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LAUREL RIDGE REHAB AND SKILLED CARE CENTER

174 FOREST HILLS STREET, BOSTON, MA 02130
Score: 91 / 100

Laurel Ridge Rehab And Skilled Care Center is one of the top-rated nursing facilities in Boston, Massachusetts, earning an A grade based on CMS data. With a score of 91/100, it ranks in the top 9% of facilities statewide — a strong indicator of quality care.

Staffing levels at Laurel Ridge Rehab And Skilled Care Center exceed national averages, with 4.27 total nursing hours per resident per day — compared to the national average of 3.8 hours. RN coverage of 0.45 hours per resident per day is near the national average of 0.7 hours.

Recent inspections identified 16 deficiencies at Laurel Ridge Rehab And Skilled Care Center. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

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

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 4.27 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.45 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.33 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.50 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.70 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.28 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

16
Total Deficiencies
May 20, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 2 Minor 🟠 14 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0552 Severity D
    Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
    May 20, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0656 Severity D
    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    May 20, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0686 Severity D
    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
    May 20, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0677 Severity E
    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
    Jun 12, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0698 Severity E
    Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
    Jun 12, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care 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 5.4% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 1.8% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 14.0% 14.5% Average
Urinary tract infections 0.3% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 13.3% 14.0% Average
Excessive weight loss 7.7% 7.5% Average
New/worsened incontinence 16.5% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of A is based on a score of 91 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 5★ → 40 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 4★ → 20 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 4★ → 16 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 5★ → 15 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
120
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
May 20, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
3