Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
The Benjamin Healthcare Center
120 Fisher Avenue · Boston, MA 02120 · 164 certified beds
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About The Benjamin Healthcare Center
The Benjamin Healthcare Center is a nursing home in Boston, Massachusetts. Its capacity is 164 beds, above the Suffolk County median of 122 for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 32 citations, the most recent on September 10, 2025. CMS also lists 1 fine or payment denial against it. Nurse staffing averages 3.56 hours per resident per day. It is one of 17 nursing homes listed in Boston. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
Overall
2.0Staffing
3.0Quality measures
5.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (32)
Records from November 2022 to September 2025.
September 10, 2025
Tag F0921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 19, 2025.
July 10, 2025
Tag F0921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Severity K: pattern, immediate jeopardy. Corrected July 8, 2025.
April 30, 2025
Tag F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 14, 2025.
April 30, 2025
Tag F0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 14, 2025.
April 30, 2025
Tag F0553Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 14, 2025.
April 30, 2025
Tag F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 14, 2025.
April 30, 2025
Tag F0687Provide appropriate foot care.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 14, 2025.
April 30, 2025
Tag F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 7, 2025.
April 30, 2025
Tag F0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 14, 2025.
April 30, 2025
Tag F0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 14, 2025.
April 30, 2025
Tag F0699Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 14, 2025.
April 30, 2025
Tag F0803Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 14, 2025.
April 30, 2025
Tag F0578Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 14, 2025.
April 30, 2025
Tag F0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 14, 2025.
April 30, 2025
Tag F0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 14, 2025.
April 30, 2025
Tag F0700Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 14, 2025.
April 30, 2025
Tag F0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 14, 2025.
April 30, 2025
Tag F0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 14, 2025.
April 30, 2025
Tag F0758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is l….
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 14, 2025.
April 30, 2025
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 14, 2025.
Penalties (1)
Total fines: $96,705
July 10, 2025 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $96,705 against this nursing home on July 10, 2025.
Staffing
3.56 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, up from 3.50 in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
For profit - Individual
Typical cost
CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025
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