Spaulding Nursing and Therapy Center - Brighton
100 N Beacon Street · Boston, MA · 02134 · 6177269701
123 certified beds Non profit - Corporation
- Cleaner inspection record than most facilities nationally.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 5 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 7.86 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 3.46 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 6.85 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 37% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (6 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 12, 2025
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected April 22, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 12, 2025
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected April 22, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 12, 2025
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected April 22, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E March 12, 2025
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.
Corrected April 22, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 12, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 22, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D March 19, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected March 18, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 225014 · certified since January 1, 1967. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.