The nursing home failed to provide proper pressure ulcer care and failed to prevent new pressure sores from developing. Cited June 2023 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 686 — 42 CFR §483.25(b) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
BOSTONIAN NURSING CARE & REHABILITATION CENTER
DORCHESTER, MA · Medicare-certified · 121 beds
In good standing
Non-profit
4 of 5 overall
BOSTONIAN NURSING CARE & REHABILITATION CENTER in Dorchester, MA has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars. Its health inspection and quality measures are also 4 stars, staffing is 3 stars, reported nurse staffing is below the federal benchmark (3.66 vs. 4.1 hours per resident per day), and there were no fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.6639 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: May 29, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.6639.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.55
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.01
- Nurse aides
- 2.10
- Weekend nursing
- 3.38
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 44%
Registered nurse turnover: 55%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
16.1%16.4%No change
Residents with a fall causing major injury
1.1%3.2%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
5%2.6%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
1.1%2.2%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
3.8%3.9%No change
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
8.1%11.8%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
10.8%7.1%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
8.2%10.8%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
1.1%1.4%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
3.5%22.4%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%1.5%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—87.9%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
91.3%95.8%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—39.7%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
40.1%48.2%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to make sure each resident got an accurate assessment of their needs and condition. Cited April 2023 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 641 — 42 CFR §483.20(g) — S/S: E
The home failed to provide safe and appropriate breathing care when a resident needed it. Cited April 2023 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 695 — 42 CFR §483.25(i) — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to develop and carry out a complete care plan that met each resident’s needs with clear steps and timelines. Cited May 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 656 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(1) — S/S: D
The home failed to provide appropriate care to help a resident maintain or improve movement and mobility. Cited June 2024 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 688 — 42 CFR §483.25(c) — S/S: D
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $8,648 in total fines.
- $8,648
Federal fine
Jun 13, 2023
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Occupancy
- 109.5 residents on an average day (90% of 121 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 35 years
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.