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The Benjamin Healthcare Center, Boston, MA: 2 star rating, fined $96,705 across 1 fine

The Benjamin Healthcare Center in Boston, MA has no owner listed by CMS, is rated 2 of 5 stars by Medicare, and was fined $96,705 across 1 fine in the three years to October 1, 2026. CMS lists 35 health citations from inspections in that time, the latest survey on April 16, 2026, and 1 of them found actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

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Address
120 Fisher Avenue, Boston, MA 02120
Overall rating
2 of 5 stars
Health inspection rating
1 of 5
Staffing rating
3 of 5
Quality measure rating
5 of 5
Certified beds
164
Residents per day
79 on average
Ownership type
For profit, individual
Fines
$96,705 across 1 fine, three years to October 1, 2026
Payment denials
0
Health citations
35, of which 1 with actual harm or immediate jeopardy
Latest survey
April 16, 2026
CMS Certification Number
225654
On Care Compare
Medicare Care Compare

Fines and payment denials

Every fine and payment denial CMS lists for this facility in the three years, newest first.

DateTypeFine amountDenial startsDenial daysSource
July 10, 2025Fine$96,705Not listeddata.cms.gov

Recent health citations

Citations from health inspections, newest first.

Survey dateTagWhat CMS citedScope and severityStatusCorrected onSource
April 16, 2026F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 27, 2026data.cms.gov
April 16, 2026F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 27, 2026data.cms.gov
April 16, 2026F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 27, 2026data.cms.gov
April 16, 2026F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 27, 2026data.cms.gov
April 16, 2026F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 27, 2026data.cms.gov
April 16, 2026F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 27, 2026data.cms.gov
April 16, 2026F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 27, 2026data.cms.gov
April 16, 2026F584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 27, 2026data.cms.gov
September 10, 2025F921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedNovember 19, 2025data.cms.gov
July 10, 2025F921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.K: pattern, immediate jeopardyCorrectedJuly 8, 2025data.cms.gov
April 30, 2025F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 14, 2025data.cms.gov
April 30, 2025F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 14, 2025data.cms.gov
April 30, 2025F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJuly 7, 2025data.cms.gov
April 30, 2025F803Ensure 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.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 14, 2025data.cms.gov
April 30, 2025F758Implement 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.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 14, 2025data.cms.gov
April 30, 2025F700Try 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.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 14, 2025data.cms.gov
April 30, 2025F699Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 14, 2025data.cms.gov
April 30, 2025F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 14, 2025data.cms.gov
April 30, 2025F693Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 14, 2025data.cms.gov
April 30, 2025F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 14, 2025data.cms.gov
April 30, 2025F687Provide appropriate foot care.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 14, 2025data.cms.gov
April 30, 2025F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 14, 2025data.cms.gov
April 30, 2025F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 14, 2025data.cms.gov
April 30, 2025F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 14, 2025data.cms.gov
April 30, 2025F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 14, 2025data.cms.gov
April 30, 2025F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 14, 2025data.cms.gov
April 30, 2025F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 14, 2025data.cms.gov
April 30, 2025F578Honor 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.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 14, 2025data.cms.gov
April 30, 2025F558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 14, 2025data.cms.gov
April 30, 2025F553Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 14, 2025data.cms.gov
May 23, 2024F801Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJuly 7, 2024data.cms.gov
May 23, 2024F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 10, 2024data.cms.gov
May 23, 2024F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 10, 2024data.cms.gov
May 23, 2024F607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 28, 2024data.cms.gov
December 15, 2023F727Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedFebruary 9, 2024data.cms.gov

Owners and managers

Organizations CMS lists as owners or managers of this facility, as CMS names them. CMS also lists 6 individual or personal trusts (3 managers, 2 officers, directors or trustees, 1 other disclosable parties). Their names are not shown on this page.

Also on SpecStream

Updated November 7, 2026. Read from CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing homes. Open data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (US government work). Fines and citations are as CMS lists them on the date this page was read and can change after an appeal. The CMS files are joined on the CMS Certification Number. CMS gives owners no ID, so an owner page groups facilities by the owner name as CMS spells it. Names of individual owners and managers are not shown. This page uses CMS data and is not endorsed or certified by CMS. Free to reuse with credit to SpecStream under CC BY 4.0. Spot a wrong value? Write to [email protected] with the link to this page.