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NORTH END REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER

70 FULTON STREET, BOSTON, MA 02109
Score: 25 / 100

North End Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center has received an F grade based on CMS data, with a score of 25/100 — placing it among the lowest-rated nursing facilities in Massachusetts. Families considering this Boston facility should carefully review its inspection history and quality metrics.

Staffing levels at North End Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center exceed national averages, with 4.38 total nursing hours per resident per day — compared to the national average of 3.8 hours. RN coverage of 1.25 hours per resident per day also exceeds the national average of 0.7 hours.

Recent CMS inspections identified 27 deficiencies at North End Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center, including 2 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: provide basic life support, including cpr, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advanc.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 8 / 40 pts
1 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 5 / 25 pts
1 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 12 / 20 pts
3 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 12 / 15 pts
4 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 4.38 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 1.25 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.80 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.33 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.85 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.81 0.7 Above Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

27
Total Deficiencies
May 8, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 25 Moderate 🔴 2 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0678 Severity J
    Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advanc
    May 8, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0726 Severity J
    Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
    May 8, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
  • Tag 0693 Severity E
    Ensure 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 f
    May 8, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care 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 8, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0695 Severity D
    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
    May 8, 2025 · 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 7.5% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 2.4% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 20.3% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 0.8% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 12.5% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 6.0% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 14.3% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

2 penalties recorded by CMS

Total fines: $27,115

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 25 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 1★ → 8 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 1★ → 5 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 3★ → 12 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 4★ → 12 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -10 pts
  • Fine deductions: -2 pts

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

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Certified Beds
100
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
May 8, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
8