The nursing home failed to ensure residents received the behavioral health care and services they needed. Cited June 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 740 — 42 CFR §483.40 — S/S: J
Nursing home report
THE CENTER AT ADVOCATE
EAST BOSTON, MA · Medicare-certified · 190 beds
Needs attention
For-profit
Data as of July 1, 2026
1 of 5 overall
THE CENTER AT ADVOCATE (EAST BOSTON, MA) has a 1 out of 5 overall rating, with a 1-star health inspection rating, 2-star staffing and quality ratings, and reported nurse staffing below the federal benchmark (3.28 vs 4.1 hours per resident per day). It also has $15,316 in fines in the last 24 months and a recent federal penalty.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.2801 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: December 19, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $15,316recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.2801.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.38
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.99
- Nurse aides
- 1.90
- Weekend nursing
- 2.95
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 42%
Registered nurse turnover: 44%
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
15.4%23.4%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
4.3%2.8%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
9.1%5%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0.7%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
8.4%7.9%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
18.6%11.7%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
21.2%10.8%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
10.3%10.9%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%0%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
0.5%0.4%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
28.7%31.5%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
26.1%29.3%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
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
95%97.2%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—95.8%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
96%90.3%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The home failed to provide appropriate treatment and support for a resident with mental health, adjustment, or trauma-related needs. Cited June 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 742 — 42 CFR §483.40 — S/S: J
The home failed to run its operations effectively and efficiently using its available resources. Cited June 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 835 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: J
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited April 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
The home failed to provide appropriate care to help a resident maintain or improve movement and mobility. Cited June 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 688 — 42 CFR §483.25(c) — S/S: G
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 8 health deficiencies.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $15,316 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 6 health deficiencies.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $53,684 was recorded.
Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 2 fines · $69,000 in total fines.
- $15,316
Federal fine
Apr 23, 2025
- $53,684
Federal fine
Jun 10, 2024
Operator & ownership
Recent ownership change · Mar 1, 2025
Now operated by The Center at Advocate LLC, previously Advocate Healthcare of East Boston LLC.
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Occupancy
- 157.8 residents on an average day (83% of 190 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 36 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.