St Joseph Rehab & Nursing Care Center
321 Centre Street · Dorchester, MA · 02122 · 6178256320
123 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company
Why this verdict
- 4 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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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
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.64 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.88 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.12 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 42% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $82,612 |
Inspection citations (44 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D February 19, 2026
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected March 2, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 19, 2026
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected March 2, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E February 19, 2026
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected March 2, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E February 19, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 2, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E February 5, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected February 21, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 5, 2025
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected February 21, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 5, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected February 21, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 5, 2025
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected February 21, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 5, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected February 21, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 5, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected February 21, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 5, 2025
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected February 21, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 5, 2025
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected February 21, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E February 5, 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 February 21, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E February 5, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected February 21, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E February 5, 2025
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected February 21, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D February 5, 2025
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected February 21, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E February 5, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 21, 2025 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G July 8, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected July 29, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Actual harm · G July 8, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected July 29, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Actual harm · G February 9, 2024
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected March 4, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G February 9, 2024
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Corrected March 4, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 9, 2024
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected March 4, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E February 9, 2024
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.
Corrected March 4, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E February 9, 2024
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected March 4, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 9, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected March 4, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| July 8, 2024 | Fine | $29,348 |
| February 9, 2024 | Fine | $53,264 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 225493 · certified since July 1, 1990. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.