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Sherrill House

135 South Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02130

Memory Care Nursing Home Rehabilitation
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(800) 780-8101

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(617) 731-2400

Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $5,918

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $5,982
  • Average State Price: $5,981
  • Average National Price: $5,673


  • Sherrill House Description

    Sherrill House is a community that offers memory care, nursing care and rehabilitation and is located in Brookline, Massachusetts. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio and semi-private or share or companion room layouts.

    The community has an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 making it the 17th highest rated community in the city out of 24 communities. See more information on reviews.

    The Nursing Home at this community has a 5 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

    Memory Care

    Memory care offers specialized support for seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia, focusing on safety, personalized care, and enhancing life quality.

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    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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    Community Reviews

    6.1
    Sherrill House
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 60 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 20 out of 24 communities in Boston
  • Ranking in State: 561 out of 664 communities in MA
  • Facility and Grounds B

    Care B

    Staff B

    Cleanliness A



    Review Summary

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

    Positive Reviews:

    • Many reviewers have praised Sherrill House for its caring and attentive staff, clean facilities, and excellent care, particularly for rehabilitation following surgeries.
    • Several family members highlighted the positive experiences of their loved ones, noting the facility's ability to provide comfort, specialized services like full-time music direction, and a friendly environment that feels like an extended family.
    • Some reviews specifically mentioned the high quality of the food, the attentiveness of the staff across various departments, and the facility's ability to accommodate visits, which contributed to a sense of peace and gratitude among family members.

    Negative Reviews:

    • However, there are significant concerns raised by some reviewers, including allegations of physical abuse by staff, neglect, and a lack of responsiveness to residents' needs.
    • One reviewer reported a distressing experience where their loved one was physically abused, leading to a lack of trust in the facility's ability to care for vulnerable residents.
    • Other complaints include rude staff behavior, poor management of patient needs such as dietary requirements and mobility assistance, and a chaotic environment that was not conducive to recovery or comfort.
    • There were also reports of issues with the facility's environment, including noise disturbances and a lack of cleanliness in some areas.

    Mixed Feedback:

    • While many reviews are positive, praising the staff and the care provided, there are serious allegations and complaints that suggest a need for investigation and improvement in certain areas.
    • The facility has been reported to the Department of Health and Human Services by at least one reviewer, indicating concerns about the standard of care and management.


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    Health

    Orthopedic

    Hip replacement

    Knee replacement

    Multiple fractures or trauma

    Shoulder

    Spine


    Services

    Newspaper delivery

    Personal care

    Dressing

    Grooming


    Activities

    Exercise programs

    Gymnasium

    Library

    Community outreach

    Art

    Music therapy


    Community Amenities

    Housekeeping

    Hair salon

    Outdoor spaces

    Laundry services

    Chaplaincy

    Living rooms


    Room Amenities

    Flat screen televisions

    Internet access

    Telephones


    Dining

    Dining rooms


    Transportation

    Free parking



    Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Nursing Home Ratings

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


    Nursing Home Overview

    Participation date: March 12, 1971
    Ownership type: Non Profit
    Provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
    Nursing home capacity: 196
    Total current residents: 152
    Facility is located in a hospital: No
    Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
    Resident and family council: Both


    Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines

    Number of facility incidents: 0
    Number of substantiated complaints: 0
    Number of payment denials: 0
    Number of fines: 2
    Total cost of fines: $1625


    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.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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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
    2022-11-10 2022-12-01 D Services Deficiencies Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
    2022-11-10 2022-12-23 F Miscellaneous Deficiencies To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
    2019-04-11 2019-05-08 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.

    Health Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2022-10-27 2022-11-30 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
    2022-10-27 2022-11-30 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.
    2022-10-27 2022-11-30 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
    2022-10-27 2022-11-30 D Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    2022-10-27 2022-11-30 E Environmental Deficiencies Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
    2021-10-06 2021-11-12 D Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
    2019-03-21 2019-05-08 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.
    2019-03-21 2019-05-08 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
    2019-03-21 2019-05-08 D Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
    2019-03-21 2019-05-08 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
    2019-03-21 2019-05-08 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    2019-03-21 2019-05-08 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.

    Fines

    Fine Date Fine Amount
    2019-10-28 $46,654
    2021-04-19 $650
    2021-11-29 $975

    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Brookline which is 0.6 miles away and has a population of 58,732 (large town).
    • The average income is $103,130, which is very high 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

    Whole Foods Market
    0.4 miles away
    Stop & Shop
    0.5 miles away
    Trader Joe's
    1.0 miles away
    City Feed and Supply
    1.1 miles away
    Wollaston's Market
    1.2 miles away

    None Found

    Bus Stations

    S Huntington Ave opp VA Hospital
    0.0 miles away
    150 S Huntington Ave
    0.0 miles away
    135 S Huntington Ave
    0.1 miles away
    105 S Huntington Ave
    0.1 miles away
    100 S Huntington Ave
    0.1 miles away

    Banks

    Citizens Bank
    0.5 miles away
    Sovereign Bank
    0.5 miles away
    Bank of America
    0.5 miles away
    East Boston Savings Bank
    0.7 miles away
    Blue Hills Bank
    1.1 miles away

    Hospitals

    VA Boston Healthcare System-Jamaica Plain
    0.0 miles away
    New England Baptist Hospital
    0.2 miles away
    Brigham and Women's Hospital
    0.5 miles away
    Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center West Campus
    0.6 miles away
    Boston Children's Hospital
    0.6 miles away

    Pharmacies

    Walgreens
    0.5 miles away
    CVS Pharmacy
    0.6 miles away
    CVS
    0.8 miles away
    CVS/Pharmacy
    1.2 miles away
    Fenway Health Pharmacy
    1.3 miles away

    Dentists

    Brookhouse Dental
    0.2 miles away
    Dr. Dental
    0.5 miles away
    Great Hill Dental Partners
    0.5 miles away
    Perfect Dental
    0.7 miles away
    Gentle Dental
    1.0 miles away

    Parks

    Olmsted Park
    0.0 miles away
    Jefferson Playground
    0.2 miles away
    Arcola Green
    0.3 miles away
    Parker Hilltop
    0.3 miles away
    Harry Downes Field
    0.3 miles away

    Places of Worship

    Kings Chapel
    3.3 miles away
    St. Leonard's Church
    3.9 miles away
    Old North Church
    3.9 miles away
    Grace Federated Church
    6.2 miles away
    United First Parish Church
    7.7 miles away

    Shopping

    401 Park
    1.2 miles away
    Arcade Building
    1.2 miles away
    Prudential Center
    1.9 miles away
    Copley Place
    2.1 miles away
    The Garage
    3.1 miles away

    Culture

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

    Restaurants

    Blue Nilea
    0.4 miles away
    The Frogmore
    0.4 miles away
    Ethiopian Cafe
    0.4 miles away
    The Haven
    0.4 miles away
    Old Havanna
    0.4 miles away

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