ST JOSEPH REHAB & NURSING CARE CENTER

321 CENTRE STREET
DORCHESTER MA 02122
Phone: 6178256320

For profit - Limited Liability company

Official CMS provider data, processing date 2026-09-01. Not an endorsement.

CMS overall rating
2/5
Below average
Overall rating2/5
Health inspections2/5
Staffing3/5
Quality measures4/5
Long-stay quality5/5
Short-stay quality4/5
  • Overall rating vs. the Massachusetts average: 1.0 star lower (3.0), below average
  • Overall rating vs. the national average: 1.0 star lower (3.0), below average
  • Overall rating vs. the Dorchester average: 1.0 star lower (3.0), below average

CMS does not record an abuse citation or Special Focus designation for this facility in the current data.

Facility details

Size, ownership, and inspection history as reported to CMS.

Certified beds123
Average residents per day111.5
Occupancy91%
OwnershipFor profit - Limited Liability company
CountySuffolk
Provider typeMedicare and Medicaid
First certified for Medicare & Medicaid1990-07-01
CMS certification number (CCN)225493
Health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle5

Staffing and turnover

Staffing hours and turnover are among the most predictive measures CMS publishes.

Adjusted total nurse staffing hours per resident per day3.40
Reported total nurse staffing hours per resident per day3.72
Registered nurse turnover46.2%
Total nursing staff turnover37.7%
Resident and family councilNo

Fines and penalties

Civil money penalties and payment denials on record, as published by CMS.

Fines (count)2
Fines (total value)$82,612
Payment denials0
Total penalties2
This facility has $82,612 in federal fines on record. Penalties are not proof of poor care on any given day, but a pattern of fines and inspections is the strongest public signal of a compliance record.

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Is ST JOSEPH REHAB & NURSING CARE CENTER highly rated?

CMS rates it 2 out of 5 overall, which CMS labels "Below average". Health inspections rate 2, staffing 3, and quality measures 4.

How many beds does ST JOSEPH REHAB & NURSING CARE CENTER have?

CMS certifies 123 beds; the facility reports an average of 111.5 residents per day (about 91% occupancy).

Does ST JOSEPH REHAB & NURSING CARE CENTER have any fines or citations?

Yes. CMS records $82,612 in fines and 0 payment denials for this facility.

Has ST JOSEPH REHAB & NURSING CARE CENTER been cited for abuse?

CMS does not record an abuse citation or Special Focus designation for this facility in the current data.