DBelow average · score 33/100 · #260 of 340 in Massachusetts
Benjamin Healthcare Center
120 Fisher Avenue, Boston, MA 02120 · 205 certified beds · Non profit - Other
Staffing 3.6 nurse hours per resident-daybelow median in Massachusetts
21 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 186)bottom quarter
$96,705 in fines in 3 years
Why Benjamin Healthcare Center is graded D
Each metric below is percentile-ranked against Massachusetts nursing homes in the same size band (large, 205 beds), then weighted. The score is the weighted sum; A ≥ 72, B ≥ 58, C ≥ 42, D ≥ 28, F below. Nothing here can be edited or paid for.
Benjamin Healthcare Center at a Glance
D
33/100
Nurse staffing · weight 30Total nurse hours per resident per day, as reported to CMS (PBJ). Raw: 3.63 h.
45<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Health inspections · weight 30Health deficiencies cited at the last standard survey and complaint surveys, weighted by severity. Raw: 186.
3<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Quality measures · weight 25CMS quality-measure rating: falls, pressure ulcers, rehospitalisation, antipsychotic use. Raw: 4.
68<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Penalties · weight 15Fines and payment denials in the last three years. Raw: $96,705 fines, 0 denials.
12<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>CMS overall star ratingMedicare's own 1–5 rating, shown for reference; not part of our grade.
1/5Data: CMS Care Compare, as of Aug 1, 2026 · graded Sep 11, 2026 · peer group: Massachusetts, large facilities · CMS record 225654 · How we grade.
Facility details
Address120 Fisher Avenue, Boston, MA 02120
Phone8607380231
CountySuffolk
OwnershipNon profit - Other
Certified beds205
AcceptsMedicare Medicaid
Special Focus FacilityNo
Higher-graded nursing homes nearby
1
Laurel Ridge Rehab And Skilled Care Center - Boston, MA · 120 beds
- Staffing 4.2 nurse hours per resident-day — top quarter in Massachusetts
- 3 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 12) — top quarter
2
German Center For Extended Care - Boston, MA · 133 beds
- Staffing 3.8 nurse hours per resident-day — above median in Massachusetts
- No health deficiencies at the last standard survey — top 10%
3
Boston Home, Inc (The) - Boston, MA · 96 beds
- Staffing 6.1 nurse hours per resident-day — top 10% in Massachusetts
- No health deficiencies at the last standard survey — top 10%
A grade is a shortlist tool, not medical or legal advice. Visit the facility, ask for the latest survey report, and talk to residents' families before choosing.