St Joseph Rehab & Nursing Care Center
321 Centre Street, Dorchester, MA 02122 · (617) 825-6320
For profit - Limited Liability company · 123 certified beds
St Joseph Rehab & Nursing Care Center has a 2-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in February 2026, found 4 citations (the Massachusetts average is 6.8). It was fined 2 times in the last three years, $82,612 in all.
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. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below 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. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on February 19, 2026 found 4 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.February 19, 2026 · F0760 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.February 19, 2026 · F0812 · 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.February 19, 2026 · F0658 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.February 19, 2026 · F0759 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 3 citations.
- Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.July 21, 2026 · F0557 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.July 8, 2024 · F0756 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.July 8, 2024 · F0760 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $29,348July 8, 2024
- Fine of $53,264February 9, 2024
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 | 3.72 | 3.86 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.96 | 0.65 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.58 | 0.95 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.19 | 2.25 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 37.7% | 38.2% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 123 |
| Average residents per day | 111.5 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Bostonian Nursing Care & Rehabilitation Center Dorchester · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Spaulding Nursing and Therapy Center - Brighton Boston · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- The Boston Home, Inc Boston · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Brighton Post Acute Care Brighton · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Katzman Family Center for Living Chelsea · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
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