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SHERRILL HOUSE

135 SOUTH HUNTINGTON AVENUE, BOSTON, MA 02130
Score: 54 / 100

Sherrill House faces challenges in its CMS ratings, earning a D grade with a score of 54/100. The facility ranks in the 51th percentile among Massachusetts nursing homes, suggesting significant room for improvement.

Staffing at Sherrill House is near the national average, with 3.65 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent inspections identified 27 deficiencies at Sherrill House. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 16 / 40 pts
2 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 10 / 25 pts
2 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 16 / 20 pts
4 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 12 / 15 pts
4 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.65 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.81 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.59 0.7 Below Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.25 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.32 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.70 0.7 Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

27
Total Deficiencies
Jun 23, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 27 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0655 Severity D
    Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
    Jun 23, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0552 Severity D
    Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
    Apr 6, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0655 Severity D
    Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
    Apr 6, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0658 Severity D
    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    Apr 6, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0842 Severity D
    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standar
    Mar 10, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 3.0% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 1.8% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 14.0% 14.5% Average
Urinary tract infections 2.7% 2.5% Average
ADL decline (daily activities) 11.2% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 4.2% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 15.2% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of D is based on a score of 54 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 2★ → 16 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 2★ → 10 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 4★ → 16 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 4★ → 12 pts (max 15)

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
196
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
No
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Jan 15, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
16