The Benjamin Healthcare Center
120 FISHER AVENUE
BOSTON MA 02120
Phone: 8607380231
For profit - Individual
Official CMS provider data, processing date 2026-09-01. Not an endorsement.
- Overall rating vs. the Massachusetts average: 2.0 star lower (3.0), below average
- Overall rating vs. the national average: 2.0 star lower (3.0), below average
- Overall rating vs. the Boston average: 2.5 star lower (3.5), 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 beds | 164 |
| Average residents per day | 80.1 |
| Occupancy | 49% |
| Ownership | For profit - Individual |
| County | Suffolk |
| Provider type | Medicare and Medicaid |
| First certified for Medicare & Medicaid | 1995-01-01 |
| CMS certification number (CCN) | 225654 |
| Health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle | 9 |
Staffing and turnover
Staffing hours and turnover are among the most predictive measures CMS publishes.
| Adjusted total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 3.76 |
| Reported total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 3.63 |
| Registered nurse turnover | 7.1% |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 11.5% |
| Resident and family council | No |
Fines and penalties
Civil money penalties and payment denials on record, as published by CMS.
| Fines (count) | 1 |
| Fines (total value) | $96,705 |
| Payment denials | 0 |
| Total penalties | 1 |
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Is The Benjamin Healthcare Center highly rated?
CMS rates it 1 out of 5 overall, which CMS labels "Much below average". Health inspections rate 1, staffing 4, and quality measures 4.
How many beds does The Benjamin Healthcare Center have?
CMS certifies 164 beds; the facility reports an average of 80.1 residents per day (about 49% occupancy).
Does The Benjamin Healthcare Center have any fines or citations?
Yes. CMS records $96,705 in fines and 0 payment denials for this facility.
Has The Benjamin Healthcare Center been cited for abuse?
CMS does not record an abuse citation or Special Focus designation for this facility in the current data.