Laurel Ridge Rehab and Skilled Care Center
174 Forest Hills Street · Boston, MA · 02130 · 6176452344
120 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Chain: Ascentria Care Alliance
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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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: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.36 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.42 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.74 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 24% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (16 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D May 21, 2025
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected June 18, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 21, 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 18, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 21, 2025
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected June 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 13, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected July 25, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 13, 2024
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected July 25, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D June 13, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected July 25, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 13, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected July 25, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 13, 2024
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected July 25, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E June 13, 2024
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected July 25, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E June 13, 2024
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected July 25, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 13, 2024
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected July 25, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E June 13, 2024
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 July 25, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D June 13, 2024
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected July 25, 2024 · Environmental
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No harm found · C June 13, 2024
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected July 25, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D April 20, 2023
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected June 1, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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No harm found · B April 20, 2023
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected June 1, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 225469 · 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.