Sherrill House
Boston, MA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 225201) · 196 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $35,860
Phone: (617) 365-6024 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS gives Sherrill House an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Massachusetts state average of about 3.04 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 3 out of 5.
Sherrill House reports total nurse staffing of about 3.66 hours per resident per day, including 0.68 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 39.5%.
Sherrill House has 1 federal fine on record totaling $35,860.00, with no payment denials reported. CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
About this facility
Sherrill House is a non-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since March 12, 1971. The facility has 196 certified beds with an average of 162.5 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Sherrill House holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the Massachusetts state average of 3.04. The facility's health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, its quality measure (QM) rating is 4 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 3 out of 5.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse hours per resident per day of 3.66, including 0.68 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 39.5%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $35,860.00 for this facility. There are no payment denials on record. CMS's data does not indicate an abuse icon flag or a Special Focus Facility designation for Sherrill House. There is no chain affiliation noted in this data, and there has been no change in ownership within the past 12 months.
This profile is based on data from Medicare Care Compare and reflects the most recent CMS reporting period available in the source data provided.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Sherrill House has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Massachusetts state average of 3.04.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Sherrill House is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.66 hours per resident per day, including 0.68 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 3 out of 5 stars and 39.5% nursing turnover.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $35,860.00, and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for Sherrill House.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Sherrill House has 196 certified beds with an average of 162.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
Sherrill House is owned by a non-profit corporation; the data provided does not indicate any chain affiliation.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Sherrill House was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on March 12, 1971.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Sherrill House scores 2, 2, 3, and 4 out of 5 stars respectively.
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 (617) 365-6024 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not include tour details; contact the facility at (617) 365-6024 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Sherrill House's current ratings and inspection history at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/225201?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.