John Scott House Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Braintree, MA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 225054) · 138 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (781) 843-1860 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
John Scott House Nursing & Rehabilitation Center has a CMS overall star rating of 5 out of 5, above the Massachusetts state average of 3.04 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
John Scott House reports total nurse hours per resident per day of about 3.65, including about 0.75 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 31.4%.
John Scott House has no federal fines on record, totaling $0.00, and no payment denials reported by CMS. There is no abuse icon flagged for this facility and it has not been placed in CMS's Special Focus program.
About this facility
John Scott House Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Braintree, Norfolk County, Massachusetts. The facility is certified for 138 beds and reports an average daily resident count of 112.5. It is operated under a for-profit limited liability company structure and is part of the Banecare Management chain, which includes 7 facilities with an average CMS rating of 4.0 stars. There has been no change in ownership in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare data, John Scott House holds an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, above the Massachusetts state average of 3.04. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 4 stars, quality measure (QM) rating of 5 stars, and staffing rating of 4 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours per resident per day of approximately 3.65, with registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day of approximately 0.75. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 31.4%.
Regarding regulatory record, CMS reports zero federal fines on record for this facility, totaling $0.00, and no payment denials. There is no abuse icon flagged for this facility in the CMS data, and no Special Focus Facility status has been assigned.
This facility has been Medicare/Medicaid certified since 1967. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare, as ratings and records are updated periodically.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
John Scott House has an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Massachusetts state average of 3.04 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, this facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse hours per resident per day are about 3.65, including about 0.75 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars; nursing turnover is 31.4%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show zero fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS data does not show an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 138 beds with an average daily resident count of 112.5.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit limited liability company, part of the Banecare Management chain, which includes 7 facilities averaging a 4.0 CMS rating.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since 1967.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on an overall rating plus three components: health inspections, staffing, and quality measures (QM); this facility scored 4, 4, and 5 stars respectively, with an overall of 5.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 7818431860 and verify current offerings on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 7818431860 to arrange a visit and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/225054?state=MA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.