Bostonian Nursing Care & Rehabilitation Center
337 Neponset Avenue · Dorchester, MA · 02122 · 6172652350
121 certified beds Non profit - Corporation
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
The complete Safety Report — $19
Everything on this page plus the full citation-by-citation history with inspector findings, the complete penalty record, staffing vs benchmarks, side-by-side nearby comparisons, and the printable tour checklist. One PDF, emailed in minutes, yours to keep and share with family.
Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.66 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.55 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.38 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 44% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (21 in the current record)
-
Potential for harm · D May 29, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected June 26, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
-
Potential for harm · D June 27, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected August 11, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
-
Potential for harm · D June 27, 2024
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected August 11, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
-
Potential for harm · D June 27, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected August 11, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
-
Potential for harm · D June 27, 2024
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected August 11, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
-
Actual harm · G June 13, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected July 21, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
-
Potential for harm · D June 13, 2023 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected July 21, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
-
Potential for harm · D June 13, 2023 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected July 21, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
-
Potential for harm · D June 13, 2023 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected July 21, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
-
Potential for harm · D April 6, 2023
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected May 21, 2023 · Resident Rights
-
Potential for harm · E April 6, 2023
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected May 21, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
-
Potential for harm · D April 6, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected May 21, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
-
Potential for harm · D April 6, 2023
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected May 21, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
-
Potential for harm · D April 6, 2023
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected May 21, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
-
Potential for harm · D April 6, 2023
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected May 21, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
-
Potential for harm · E April 6, 2023
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected May 21, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
-
Potential for harm · D April 6, 2023
Provide appropriate care/assistance for a resident with a prosthesis.
Corrected May 21, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
-
Potential for harm · D April 6, 2023
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Corrected May 21, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
-
Potential for harm · D April 6, 2023
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected May 21, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
-
Potential for harm · D April 6, 2023
Implement 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 limited.
Corrected May 21, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
-
Potential for harm · D April 6, 2023
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected May 21, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
Family & resident reviews — a separate signal, never mixed into the score
No approved reviews yet. If your family has experience with this facility, yours could be the review that helps the next family decide.
Sign in to share your family's experience — reviews are moderated and never affect the Safety Score.
Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 225436 · certified since July 1, 1990. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.