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Benjamin Healthcare Center

120 Fisher Avenue, Boston, MA 02120

Nursing Home Respite Care Skilled Nursing Rehabilitation
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Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $7,831

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $7,917
  • Average State Price: $7,915
  • Average National Price: $7,508


  • Benjamin Healthcare Center Description

    Benjamin Healthcare Center is a community that offers nursing care, respite care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation and is located in Brookline, Massachusetts. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio room layouts.

    The community has an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 making it the 24th highest rated community in the city out of 24 communities. See more information on reviews.

    The Nursing Home at this community has a 4 star rating out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. To see more information from CMS you can check out the report here.

    To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Nursing Home

    Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.

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    Skilled Nursing

    Skilled nursing provides 24/7 medical care and support by licensed professionals for seniors needing continuous healthcare assistance.

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    Community Reviews

    5.5
    Benjamin Healthcare Center
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 12 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 23 out of 24 communities in Boston
  • Ranking in State: 597 out of 664 communities in MA


  • Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Summary of Reviews:

    • Multiple reviews describe the facility as unclean, with complaints about smells, dirt, and dust throughout. Specific mentions include hallways smelling like urine and cluttered front desks.
    • Concerns about patient neglect and poor care are prevalent. One reviewer noted a personal experience of having to repeatedly complain about their grandfather's care, stating his health has deteriorated since staying there.
    • There are alarming reports of the facility withholding medication and issues with the cleanliness of bathrooms.
    • Several reviewers express distress over the environment, describing it as a sad and depressing place where patients seem to be in a state of waiting rather than living.
    • One review highlights a serious problem with theft of residents' belongings, accusing the facility of refusing to take accountability and providing substandard care.
    • Overall, the sentiment is overwhelmingly negative, with reviewers advising others to thoroughly visit and consider alternatives before choosing this facility for their loved ones.


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    Health

    Physical Therapy

    Occupational Therapy

    Speech Therapy

    Respiratory Therapy

    Physicians Services

    Oxygen Therapy


    Activities

    Golf Tournament


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    Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Nursing Home Ratings

    Overall rating: 4
    Health inspection rating: 3
    Staffing rating: 4
    Quality measure rating: 5
    Long-term quality measure rating: 5


    Nursing Home Overview

    Participation date: Jan. 1, 1995
    Ownership type: Non Profit
    Provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
    Nursing home capacity: 205
    Total current residents: 82
    Facility is located in a hospital: No
    Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
    Resident and family council: Resident


    Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines

    Number of facility incidents: 0
    Number of substantiated complaints: 1
    Number of payment denials: 0
    Number of fines: 5
    Total cost of fines: $106603


    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.

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    Health and Fire Safety Deficiencies

    The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.

    Scope
    Severity of Deficiency Isolated Pattern Widespread
    Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety J K L
    Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy G H I
    No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy D E F
    No actual harm with potential for minimal harm A B C

    Fire Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2022-12-02 2023-01-31 F Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
    2022-12-02 2023-01-10 F Smoke Deficiencies Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
    2022-12-02 2023-01-10 F Smoke Deficiencies Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
    2022-12-02 2023-01-30 F Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    2022-12-02 2023-01-10 E Smoke Deficiencies Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
    2022-12-02 2023-01-10 F Miscellaneous Deficiencies To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
    2022-12-02 2023-01-10 D Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
    2022-12-02 2023-01-10 E Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

    Health Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2022-11-17 2022-12-09 D Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
    2022-11-17 2022-12-09 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    2022-11-17 2022-12-09 G Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    2022-11-17 2022-12-09 D Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
    2022-11-17 2022-12-09 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
    2021-03-04 2021-04-09 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
    2021-03-04 2021-04-09 E Resident Rights Deficiencies Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
    2021-03-04 2021-04-09 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
    2021-03-04 2021-04-09 E Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    2021-03-04 2021-04-09 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate foot care.
    2021-03-04 2021-04-09 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
    2021-03-04 2021-04-09 F Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    2021-03-04 2021-04-09 F Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2021-03-04 2021-04-09 D Environmental Deficiencies Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
    2020-11-06 2020-12-13 D Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2020-11-06 2020-12-13 D Infection Control Deficiencies Report COVID19 data to residents and families.
    2020-08-26 2020-09-10 D Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2020-08-24 2020-10-28 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
    2020-08-24 2020-10-28 D Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
    2020-08-24 2020-10-28 D Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
    2020-08-24 2020-10-28 D Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
    2020-08-24 2020-10-28 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    2020-08-24 2020-10-28 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    2020-08-24 2020-10-28 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
    2020-08-24 2020-10-28 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
    2020-08-06 2020-09-14 G Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
    2020-08-06 2020-09-14 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
    2019-08-07 2019-09-19 E Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    2019-08-07 2019-09-19 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    2019-08-07 2019-09-19 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies 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 feeding tube.
    2019-08-07 2019-09-19 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
    2019-08-07 2019-09-19 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
    2019-08-07 2019-09-19 E Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
    2019-08-07 2019-09-19 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
    2019-08-07 2019-09-19 F Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    2019-08-07 2019-09-19 F Environmental Deficiencies Keep all essential equipment working safely.

    Fines

    Fine Date Fine Amount
    2018-03-15 $8,282
    2018-10-11 $22,364
    2018-10-11 $22,363
    2019-03-13 $16,258
    2020-06-08 $655
    2020-08-06 $32,065
    2020-11-06 $15,000
    2020-11-06 $15,997
    2021-03-04 $20,000
    2021-03-04 $20,839
    2021-06-21 $983
    2021-06-21 $975
    2022-11-17 $36,720

    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Brookline which is 0.9 miles away and has a population of 58,732 (large town).
    • The average income is $42,928, which is very low compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 79
      • Low Temperature: 32
      • Average Temperature: 54.8
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 115 days of rain, 24 days of snow and 224 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 0.8 inches a year

    Demographic Overview
    • The median age is 31.8 years old, very low compared to other cities.
    • 2.74% of the population are Veterans which is a very low percentage of Veterans compared to other cities.
    • 28.4% of the population are Foreign-born which is a high percentage of Foreign-born compared to other cities.
    • The population is 0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 9% Asian, 24% Black or African-American, 16% Hispanic or Latino, and 48% White.

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The crime rate is 5.2 per 100 people which is high compared to other cities.
      • Violent Crime: 1.96 incidents per 100 people
      • Property Crime: 2.4 incidents per 100 people
      • Drug-Related Crime: 0.19 incidents per 100 people
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 79.63 years old, which is high compared to other zip codes.
    • Air Quality: Good Days 154.0, Moderate Days 28.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 0.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0

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    Supermarkets

    Stop & Shop
    0.2 miles away
    Whole Foods Market
    0.5 miles away
    Wollaston's Market
    0.9 miles away
    Star Market
    1.1 miles away
    City Feed and Supply
    1.1 miles away

    None Found

    Bus Stations

    Heath St opp Hennigan School
    0.1 miles away
    177 Heath St opp Walden St
    0.1 miles away
    Heath St @ Walden St
    0.1 miles away
    Heath St opp Hayden St
    0.1 miles away
    Heath St opp VA Hospital
    0.2 miles away

    Banks

    Citizens Bank
    0.4 miles away
    Bank of America
    0.4 miles away
    Sovereign Bank
    0.5 miles away
    East Boston Savings Bank
    0.8 miles away
    Webster Bank
    1.2 miles away

    Hospitals

    New England Baptist Hospital
    0.1 miles away
    VA Boston Healthcare System-Jamaica Plain
    0.2 miles away
    Brigham and Women's Hospital
    0.5 miles away
    Boston Children's Hospital
    0.6 miles away
    Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
    0.6 miles away

    Pharmacies

    Walgreens
    0.4 miles away
    CVS Pharmacy
    0.7 miles away
    CVS
    1.1 miles away
    Fenway Health Pharmacy
    1.2 miles away
    CVS/Pharmacy
    1.2 miles away

    Dentists

    Dr. Dental
    0.3 miles away
    Great Hill Dental Partners
    0.4 miles away
    Perfect Dental
    0.4 miles away
    Brookhouse Dental
    0.5 miles away
    Gentle Dental
    1.0 miles away

    Parks

    Parker Hilltop
    0.0 miles away
    Mclaughlin Playground
    0.1 miles away
    Roxbury
    0.1 miles away
    Butterfly Park
    0.1 miles away
    Jefferson Playground
    0.2 miles away

    Places of Worship

    Kings Chapel
    3.1 miles away
    St. Leonard's Church
    3.6 miles away
    Old North Church
    3.7 miles away
    Grace Federated Church
    5.9 miles away
    United First Parish Church
    7.4 miles away

    Shopping

    401 Park
    1.1 miles away
    Arcade Building
    1.4 miles away
    Prudential Center
    1.7 miles away
    Copley Place
    1.9 miles away
    Cambridgeside
    3.1 miles away

    Culture

    Stony Brook Fine Arts
    0.9 miles away
    Raytheon Amphitheater
    1.1 miles away
    Hibernian Hall
    1.2 miles away
    Brookline Arts Center
    1.2 miles away
    The Footlight Club
    1.3 miles away

    Restaurants

    Old Havanna
    0.4 miles away
    The Frogmore
    0.4 miles away
    Ethiopian Cafe
    0.4 miles away
    TGI Friday's
    0.4 miles away
    JP Licks
    0.4 miles away

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