Nursing homes in Boston, MA

Boston, MA has 12 Medicare-certified nursing homes. 5 have a 5-star overall rating, and 6 have been fined in the last three years.

Medicare data updated October 2026. Sorted by Medicare's overall rating.

Nursing home	Overall rating	Health inspections	Staffing	Quality measures	Beds	Fines
Spaulding Nursing and Therapy Center - Brighton100 N Beacon Street · Non profit - Corporation	5 out of 5 stars	5 out of 5 stars	5 out of 5 stars	3 out of 5 stars	123	None
The Boston Home, Inc2049 Dorchester Avenue · Non profit - Corporation	5 out of 5 stars	5 out of 5 stars	5 out of 5 stars	3 out of 5 stars	96	None
German Center for Extended Care2222 Centre Street · Non profit - Corporation	5 out of 5 stars	4 out of 5 stars	4 out of 5 stars	5 out of 5 stars	133	None
Laurel Ridge Rehab and Skilled Care Center174 Forest Hills Street · Non profit - Corporation	5 out of 5 stars	4 out of 5 stars	4 out of 5 stars	5 out of 5 stars	120	None
Recuperative Services Unit-Hebrew Rehab Center1200 Centre Street · Non profit - Corporation	5 out of 5 stars	4 out of 5 stars	3 out of 5 stars	5 out of 5 stars	50	None
Presentation Rehab and Skilled Care Center10 Bellamy Street · Non profit - Corporation	4 out of 5 stars	3 out of 5 stars	5 out of 5 stars	2 out of 5 stars	122	1 ($56,940)
Armenian Nursing & Rehabilitation Center431 Pond Street · Non profit - Corporation	3 out of 5 stars	4 out of 5 stars	1 out of 5 stars	4 out of 5 stars	83	None
Care Village at Parkway1190 Vfw Parkway · For profit - Limited Liability company	2 out of 5 stars	2 out of 5 stars	2 out of 5 stars	2 out of 5 stars	141	2 ($29,489)
North End Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center70 Fulton Street · For profit - Limited Liability company	2 out of 5 stars	2 out of 5 stars	3 out of 5 stars	4 out of 5 stars	100	1 ($17,345)
Sherrill House135 South Huntington Avenue · Non profit - Corporation	2 out of 5 stars	2 out of 5 stars	3 out of 5 stars	4 out of 5 stars	196	1 ($35,860)
The Benjamin Healthcare Center120 Fisher Avenue · For profit - Individual	1 out of 5 stars	1 out of 5 stars	4 out of 5 stars	4 out of 5 stars	164	1 ($96,705)
The Center at Advocate111 Orient Avenue · For profit - Limited Liability company	1 out of 5 stars	1 out of 5 stars	2 out of 5 stars	2 out of 5 stars	190	2 ($69,000)

How to read the ratings. Medicare's overall rating starts from the health inspection rating, which compares each home with others in Massachusetts, then moves up or down a star for very high or very low staffing and quality measure ratings. Ratings are one source among several: Medicare suggests visiting too. How to read a nursing home's star ratings

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Recent inspection problems in Boston

Citations from each home's latest standard inspection and from complaint inspections in the last three years, newest first. What an inspection citation means

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.July 30, 2026 · The Center at Advocate · F0580 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.July 30, 2026 · The Center at Advocate · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.July 30, 2026 · The Center at Advocate · F0658 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.July 30, 2026 · The Center at Advocate · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.April 30, 2026 · North End Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center · F0759 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.April 30, 2026 · North End Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center · F0658 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.April 30, 2026 · North End Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.April 30, 2026 · North End Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center · F0690 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
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.April 16, 2026 · The Benjamin Healthcare Center · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.April 16, 2026 · The Benjamin Healthcare Center · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few

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Questions about nursing homes in Boston

Which nursing home in Boston has the highest Medicare rating?

Spaulding Nursing and Therapy Center - Brighton, The Boston Home, Inc and German Center for Extended Care and 2 more share the highest overall rating in Boston: 5 stars out of 5.

How many nursing homes in Boston have been fined?

6 of the 12 have been fined in the last three years, $305,339 in all. The most was $96,705, at The Benjamin Healthcare Center.

Does Medicare flag any nursing homes in Boston?

No. None of the 12 is a Special Focus Facility or carries Medicare's abuse icon.

Which nursing home in Boston is the largest?

Sherrill House, with 196 certified beds.

Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.