St Joseph Rehab & Nursing Care Center
Dorchester, MA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 225493) · 123 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 2 totaling $82,612
Phone: (617) 825-6320 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
St Joseph Rehab & Nursing Care Center has a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the Massachusetts state average of 3.04. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is also 3 stars.
St Joseph Rehab & Nursing Care Center reports total nurse staffing of 3.72 hours per resident per day, including 0.96 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 37.7%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 3 out of 5 stars.
St Joseph Rehab & Nursing Care Center has 2 federal fines on record totaling $82,612.00, with 0 payment denials reported by CMS. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status is indicated in the available data.
About this facility
St Joseph Rehab & Nursing Care Center is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Dorchester, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, first approved for certification in July 1990. The facility is certified for 123 beds and reports an average of 111.5 residents per day. It is operated as a for-profit Limited Liability Company; no ownership change has been recorded in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, St Joseph holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, matching the Massachusetts state average of 3.04. Component ratings are 3 stars for health inspections, 4 stars for quality measures, and 3 stars for staffing.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse staffing hours of 3.72 per resident per day, including 0.96 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 37.7%.
Regarding the penalty record: CMS lists 2 federal fines totaling $82,612.00 against this facility, and 0 payment denials. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is indicated in the provided data.
No chain affiliation information is included in this data set. Families reviewing this facility should consult the full inspection history and quality measure detail directly on Medicare Care Compare, as this profile reflects only the specific data fields provided and the associated data vintage from CMS. No cost or availability information is included here; contact the facility directly for those details.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It has a 3-star overall CMS rating, which is at the Massachusetts state average of 3.04.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.72 hours per resident per day, including 0.96 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 3 stars and nursing turnover of 37.7%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS lists 2 fines totaling $82,612.00 and 0 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 this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 123 beds with an average daily population of 111.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit Limited Liability Company; no chain affiliation data was provided, so contact the facility at 6178256320 or check Medicare Care Compare for ownership details.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since July 1, 1990.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 3, 3, 3, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types beyond Medicare/Medicaid certification; contact the facility at 6178256320 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data set does not include tour details; contact the facility at 6178256320 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/225493?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.