13 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (4 deficiencies)
14 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (5 deficiencies)
Dorchester, MA
2-star overall rating with 1-star inspections with $82,612 in total fines with 13 recent health deficiencies with 14 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
321 Centre Street, Dorchester, MA
(617) 851-5403
Overall
2 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
1 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
2 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
5 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
123
Certified beds
Average residents
114
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
No chain reported
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1990-07-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Changed ownership
No
Within the last 12 months
Family council
Yes
Resident and family council reported
Sprinklers
Yes
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
0.85
Registered nurse staffing · state 0.65 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
0.68
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.96 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
2.10
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.26 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
3.62
All reported nurse hours · state 3.86 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
1.52
RN + LPN hours · state 1.60 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
3.15
Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.45 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
0.55
Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.46 · national 0.47
Physical therapist
0.13
Reported PT staffing · state 0.08 · national 0.07
Adjusted RN hours
0.84
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
3.59
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.38
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
0%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
0%
Annual nurse turnover
SNF VBP
Program rank
8,901
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
25.34
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
0.9838
Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.
Program components
Readmission
0
Baseline 18.69% · Performance 23.01% · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0
Healthcare-associated infections
1.89
Baseline 6.68% · Performance 7.27% · Measure score 1.89 · Achievement 1.89 · Improvement 0
Total nurse turnover
5.48
Baseline 36.73% · Performance 41.28% · Measure score 5.48 · Achievement 5.48 · Improvement 0
Adjusted total nurse staffing
2.77
Baseline 3.73 hours · Performance 3.86 hours · Measure score 2.77 · Achievement 2.77 · Improvement 0.17
SNF QRP
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | 9.63% |
10.72%
1.1 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 241 · Observed rate 9.96% · Lower 95% interval 6.93% |
| Discharge to community | 65.77% |
50.57%
15.2 pts better
|
Better than the National Rate · Eligible stays 237 · Observed rate 54.01% · Lower 95% interval 58.33% |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | 0.87 |
1.02
0.2 pts better
|
|
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | 98.69% |
95.27%
3.4 pts better
|
Numerator 151 · Denominator 153 |
| Falls with major injury | 0% |
0.77%
0.8 pts better
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 153 |
| Discharge self-care score | 62.26% |
53.69%
8.6 pts better
|
Numerator 66 · Denominator 106 |
| Discharge mobility score | 67.92% |
50.94%
17 pts better
|
Numerator 72 · Denominator 106 |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | 4.58% |
2.29%
2.3 pts worse
|
Numerator 7 · Denominator 153 · Adjusted rate 4.31% |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | 7.27% |
7.12%
0.1 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 131 · Observed rate 8.4% · Lower 95% interval 5.02% |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 4.12% |
8.2%
4.1 pts worse
|
Numerator 7 · Denominator 170 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | 71.01% |
42%
29 pts better
|
Numerator 147 · Denominator 207 |
| Discharge function score | 66.04% |
56.45%
9.6 pts better
|
Numerator 70 · Denominator 106 |
| Transfer of health information to provider | 97.73% |
95.95%
1.8 pts better
|
Numerator 43 · Denominator 44 |
| Transfer of health information to patient | 96.1% |
96.28%
0.2 pts worse
|
Numerator 74 · Denominator 77 |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | 14.81% |
25.2%
10.4 pts worse
|
Numerator 12 · Denominator 81 |
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.1 |
1.9
0.2 pts worse
|
1.9
0.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 2.1 · Observed 2.1 · Expected 2.0 · Used in QM five-star |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 0.7 |
1.5
0.8 pts better
|
1.8
1.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 0.7 · Observed 0.6 · Expected 1.5 · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 81.0% |
92.2%
11.2 pts worse
|
93.4%
12.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 80.8% · Q2 76.8% · Q3 83.5% · Q4 83.0% · 4Q avg 81.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 85.6% |
94.8%
9.2 pts worse
|
95.5%
9.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 85.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 2.5% |
3.5%
1 pts better
|
3.3%
0.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.0% · Q2 3.0% · Q3 4.1% · Q4 2.0% · 4Q avg 2.5% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 1.9% |
12.0%
10.1 pts better
|
11.4%
9.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 4.9% · Q2 1.3% · Q3 1.3% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 1.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 4.3% |
5.2%
0.9 pts better
|
5.4%
1.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.6% · Q2 2.4% · Q3 4.6% · Q4 6.5% · 4Q avg 4.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 2.0% |
19.2%
17.2 pts better
|
19.6%
17.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.4% · Q2 1.1% · Q3 1.1% · Q4 2.1% · 4Q avg 2.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 9.5% |
22.5%
13 pts better
|
16.7%
7.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 9.7% · Q2 11.9% · Q3 12.3% · Q4 4.4% · 4Q avg 9.5% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 11.6% |
17.7%
6.1 pts better
|
16.3%
4.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 18.9% · Q2 11.1% · Q3 11.9% · Q4 4.1% · 4Q avg 11.6% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 16.7% |
17.6%
0.9 pts better
|
14.9%
1.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 22.2% · Q2 8.5% · Q3 18.8% · Q4 17.4% · 4Q avg 16.7% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.2% |
1.0%
0.8 pts better
|
1.0%
0.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.8% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.2% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 1.8% |
2.0%
0.2 pts better
|
1.7%
0.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.0% · Q2 3.1% · Q3 1.1% · Q4 2.0% · 4Q avg 1.8% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 27.6% |
21.7%
5.9 pts worse
|
19.8%
7.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 38.6% · Q2 28.5% · Q3 26.9% · Q4 16.8% · 4Q avg 27.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 6.2% |
4.6%
1.6 pts worse
|
5.1%
1.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 6.9% · Q2 5.8% · Q3 7.2% · Q4 4.8% · 4Q avg 6.2% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 81.9% |
77.1%
4.8 pts better
|
81.7%
0.2 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 77.9% · Q2 75.6% · Q3 86.7% · Q4 88.8% · 4Q avg 81.9% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 8.0% |
11.8%
3.8 pts better
|
12.0%
4 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 8.0% · Observed 9.3% · Expected 13.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.0% |
1.3%
1.3 pts better
|
1.6%
1.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 88.2% |
77.7%
10.5 pts better
|
79.7%
8.5 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 88.2% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 26.1% |
25.8%
0.3 pts worse
|
23.9%
2.2 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 26.1% · Observed 31.5% · Expected 28.8% · Used in QM five-star |
Survey summary
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (4 deficiencies)
14 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (5 deficiencies)
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (13 deficiencies)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Miscellaneous (1 deficiency)
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (2 deficiencies)
5 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
Corrected 2025-03-05
Fire Safety
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
Corrected 2025-03-24
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2025-03-05
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-03-20
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2025-03-05
Fire Safety
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2025-03-24
Fire Safety
Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.
Corrected 2025-03-05
Fire Safety
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Corrected 2025-03-24
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2025-03-24
Fire Safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2025-03-24
Fire Safety
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
Corrected 2025-03-05
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2025-03-20
Fire Safety
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Corrected 2025-03-05
Fire Safety
Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.
Corrected 2025-03-05
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2024-03-13
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2024-03-13
Fire Safety
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Corrected 2023-03-02
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-03-02
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2023-03-02
Fire Safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2023-03-02
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2023-03-02
Inspection history
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2025-02-21
Health
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected 2025-02-21
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-02-21
Health
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected 2025-02-21
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-02-21
Health
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2025-02-21
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2025-02-21
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2025-02-21
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2025-02-21
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2025-02-21
Health
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2025-02-21
Health
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected 2025-02-21
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2025-02-21
Health
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected 2024-07-29
Health
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2024-07-29
Health
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected 2024-03-04
Health
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Corrected 2024-03-04
Health
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected 2024-03-04
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2024-03-04
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2024-03-04
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-03-04
Health
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2024-03-04
Health
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2024-03-04
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-03-04
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2024-03-04
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected 2024-03-04
Health
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected 2024-03-04
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2024-03-04
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2024-03-04
Health
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected 2024-03-04
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-03-04
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2024-03-04
Health
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2024-03-04
Health
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected 2024-03-04
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2024-03-04
Health
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Corrected 2024-03-04
Health
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Corrected 2024-03-04
Health
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected 2024-03-04
Health
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected 2024-03-04
Health
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected 2024-03-04
Health
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected 2023-06-20
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2023-01-31
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2023-01-31
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2023-01-31
Health
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Corrected 2023-01-31
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2023-01-31
Health
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected 2023-01-31
Penalties and ownership
Fine · fine $29,348
Fine
Fine · fine $53,264
Fine
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Corporate Officer · Individual
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