Benjamin Healthcare Center
Boston, Massachusetts
120 Fisher Avenue, Boston, MA, 02120
Benjamin Healthcare Center Quality & Safety Report
Poor
CMS Official Overall: 1★ / 5
CMS data as of January 2026
This score is calculated from three federally reported CMS metrics: Health Inspections (weighted 50%), Staffing levels (25%), and Quality Measures (25%). Facilities with serious safety findings receive score deductions. For centers with 5+ Google reviews, resident feedback contributes 15% of the final score. Learn more →
Safety & Inspections
- Health deficiencies
- National median: 7
- Total federal penalties $93,246
CMS data as of January 1, 2026
Staffing breakdown
Average hours of nursing care each resident receives per day, by staff role. Higher numbers generally indicate more attentive care.
- Total nurse staffing
- National median: 4.12 hrs
- Registered nurse (RN) 0.78 hrs
- Licensed practical nurse (LPN) 0.45 hrs
- Certified nursing aide (CNA) 2.19 hrs
- Physical therapy 0.04 hrs
Quality rating trend
Overall rating declined from 4 to 1 stars over 18 data points.
- Overall
- Health inspection
- Staffing
- Quality measures
Facility profile
- Type
- Skilled Nursing Facility · Building
- Capacity
- 205 certified beds · ~82 avg residents/day (40% occupancy)
- Ownership
- Non profit - Other
- Payment accepted
- Medicare Medicaid (Medicare and Medicaid)
About
Benjamin Healthcare Center is a 205-bed non-profit skilled nursing facility located in Boston, Massachusetts. According to Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services data, the center holds a 1-star overall rating, with 1 star for health inspections and 2 stars for staffing levels. The facility maintains a 4-star rating in quality measures, which track specific clinical data points and resident outcomes.
Location
120 Fisher Avenue, Boston, MA, 02120, Boston, MA
Frequently asked questions
- What is the overall CMS rating for Benjamin Healthcare Center?
- Benjamin Healthcare Center has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars.
- How did Benjamin Healthcare Center score on health inspections?
- Benjamin Healthcare Center received a health inspection rating of 1 out of 5 stars from CMS.
- What is the staffing rating for Benjamin Healthcare Center?
- Benjamin Healthcare Center has a staffing rating of 2 out of 5 stars, based on nurse-to-resident ratios.
- How many beds does Benjamin Healthcare Center have?
- Benjamin Healthcare Center has 205 certified beds.
- Does Benjamin Healthcare Center accept Medicare or Medicaid?
- Yes, Benjamin Healthcare Center accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
- Where is Benjamin Healthcare Center located?
- Benjamin Healthcare Center is located at 120 Fisher Avenue, Boston, MA, 02120, Boston, Massachusetts.
- How can I contact Benjamin Healthcare Center?
- You can reach Benjamin Healthcare Center by phone at +1 617-738-1500.
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- Armenian Nursing & Rehabilitation Center 1.9 mi
431 Pond Street, Boston, MA, 02130
- Spaulding Nursing And Therapy Center - Brighton 2.7 mi
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- North End Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center 3.5 mi
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About this data
How to read this page
Star ratings vs. Care Quality Score: The Google star rating reflects visitor and family opinions collected from public reviews. The Care Quality Score is an independent metric derived entirely from federal inspection data — the two measure different things, and comparing them side-by-side gives a fuller picture.
Where this data comes from
All clinical data on this page originates from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), the federal agency that certifies and inspects every Medicare- and Medicaid-participating nursing home in the United States. Reviews are imported verbatim from public Google business listings.
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