German Center for Extended Care
2222 Centre Street, Boston, MA 02132 · (617) 325-1230
Non profit - Corporation · 133 certified beds
German Center for Extended Care has a 5-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in September 2025, found 0 citations (the Massachusetts average is 6.8). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on September 4, 2025 found 0 citations. What an inspection citation means
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 4 citations.
- Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.February 27, 2025 · F0658 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.February 27, 2025 · F0883 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.February 27, 2025 · F0887 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.May 2, 2024 · F0580 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Massachusetts average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.77 | 3.86 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.62 | 0.65 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.73 | 0.95 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.42 | 2.25 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 24.8% | 38.2% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 133 |
| Average residents per day | 130.8 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
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