BENJAMIN HEALTHCARE CENTER

📍 120 FISHER AVENUE, boston, MA 02120 📞 6177381500 🛏️ 205 beds

Overall Rating

⭐⭐
2/5

Health Inspection

1/5

Staffing

⭐⭐
2/5

Quality Measures

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
5/5

Inspection History Overview

79
Total Violations
8 years of data
$154,163
Total Fines
9 penalties
5
Inspections
Since 2014
21
Quality Metrics
Tracked measures

Health Violations by Year

2024 4 violations

Tag 0607 E May 23, 2024

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

✓ Corrected: Jun 28, 2024
Tag 0656 D May 23, 2024

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

✓ Corrected: Jun 10, 2024
Tag 0692 D May 23, 2024

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

✓ Corrected: Jun 10, 2024
Tag 0801 F May 23, 2024

Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

✓ Corrected: Jul 7, 2024

2023 1 violations

Tag 0727 F Dec 15, 2023

Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

✓ Corrected: Feb 9, 2024

2022 5 violations

Tag 0610 D Nov 17, 2022

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

✓ Corrected: Dec 9, 2022
Tag 0658 D Nov 17, 2022

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

✓ Corrected: Dec 9, 2022
Tag 0689 G Nov 17, 2022

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

✓ Corrected: Dec 9, 2022
Tag 0725 D Nov 17, 2022

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

✓ Corrected: Dec 9, 2022
Tag 0842 D Nov 17, 2022

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

✓ Corrected: Dec 9, 2022

2021 9 violations

Tag 0550 D Mar 4, 2021

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

✓ Corrected: Apr 9, 2021
Tag 0558 E Mar 4, 2021

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

✓ Corrected: Apr 9, 2021
Tag 0584 D Mar 4, 2021

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: Apr 9, 2021
Tag 0656 E Mar 4, 2021

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

✓ Corrected: Apr 9, 2021
Tag 0687 D Mar 4, 2021

Provide appropriate foot care.

✓ Corrected: Apr 9, 2021
Tag 0761 D Mar 4, 2021

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: Apr 9, 2021
Tag 0812 F Mar 4, 2021

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

✓ Corrected: Apr 9, 2021
Tag 0880 F Mar 4, 2021

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

✓ Corrected: Apr 9, 2021
Tag 0919 D Mar 4, 2021

Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

✓ Corrected: Apr 9, 2021

2020 13 violations

Tag 0880 D Nov 6, 2020

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

✓ Corrected: Dec 13, 2020
Tag 0885 D Nov 6, 2020

Report COVID19 data to residents and families.

✓ Corrected: Dec 13, 2020
Tag 0880 D Aug 26, 2020

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

✓ Corrected: Sep 10, 2020
Tag 0580 D Aug 24, 2020

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

✓ Corrected: Oct 28, 2020
Tag 0607 D Aug 24, 2020

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

✓ Corrected: Oct 28, 2020
Tag 0609 D Aug 24, 2020

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

✓ Corrected: Oct 28, 2020
Tag 0610 D Aug 24, 2020

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

✓ Corrected: Oct 28, 2020
Tag 0656 D Aug 24, 2020

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

✓ Corrected: Oct 28, 2020
Tag 0658 D Aug 24, 2020

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

✓ Corrected: Oct 28, 2020
Tag 0695 D Aug 24, 2020

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

✓ Corrected: Oct 28, 2020
Tag 0761 D Aug 24, 2020

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: Oct 28, 2020
Tag 0725 G Aug 6, 2020

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

✓ Corrected: Sep 14, 2020
Tag 0842 D Aug 6, 2020

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

✓ Corrected: Sep 14, 2020

2019 12 violations

Tag 0656 E Aug 7, 2019

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

✓ Corrected: Sep 19, 2019
Tag 0658 D Aug 7, 2019

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

✓ Corrected: Sep 19, 2019
Tag 0693 D Aug 7, 2019

Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

✓ Corrected: Sep 19, 2019
Tag 0697 D Aug 7, 2019

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

✓ Corrected: Sep 19, 2019
Tag 0698 D Aug 7, 2019

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

✓ Corrected: Sep 19, 2019
Tag 0725 E Aug 7, 2019

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

✓ Corrected: Sep 19, 2019
Tag 0761 D Aug 7, 2019

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: Sep 19, 2019
Tag 0812 F Aug 7, 2019

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

✓ Corrected: Sep 19, 2019
Tag 0908 F Aug 7, 2019

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

✓ Corrected: Sep 19, 2019
Tag 0689 G Mar 13, 2019

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

✓ Corrected: Apr 17, 2019
Tag 0600 G Jan 17, 2019

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

✓ Corrected: Feb 22, 2019
Tag 0697 G Jan 17, 2019

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

✓ Corrected: Feb 22, 2019

2018 27 violations

Tag 0558 E Oct 11, 2018

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

✓ Corrected: Nov 23, 2018
Tag 0580 D Oct 11, 2018

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

✓ Corrected: Nov 29, 2018
Tag 0582 B Oct 11, 2018

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

✓ Corrected: Nov 29, 2018
Tag 0583 D Oct 11, 2018

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

✓ Corrected: Nov 29, 2018
Tag 0604 D Oct 11, 2018

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

✓ Corrected: Nov 29, 2018
Tag 0623 D Oct 11, 2018

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

✓ Corrected: Nov 29, 2018
Tag 0636 D Oct 11, 2018

Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

✓ Corrected: Nov 29, 2018
Tag 0656 E Oct 11, 2018

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

✓ Corrected: Nov 29, 2018
Tag 0657 E Oct 11, 2018

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

✓ Corrected: Nov 29, 2018
Tag 0661 D Oct 11, 2018

Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.

✓ Corrected: Nov 29, 2018
Tag 0689 E Oct 11, 2018

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

✓ Corrected: Jan 17, 2019
Tag 0690 G Oct 11, 2018

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

✓ Corrected: Nov 29, 2018
Tag 0693 D Oct 11, 2018

Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

✓ Corrected: Nov 29, 2018
Tag 0694 D Oct 11, 2018

Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

✓ Corrected: Nov 29, 2018
Tag 0695 D Oct 11, 2018

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

✓ Corrected: Nov 29, 2018
Tag 0700 E Oct 11, 2018

Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

✓ Corrected: Jan 17, 2019
Tag 0726 D Oct 11, 2018

Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

✓ Corrected: Nov 29, 2018
Tag 0730 D Oct 11, 2018

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

✓ Corrected: Jan 17, 2019
Tag 0740 D Oct 11, 2018

Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

✓ Corrected: Nov 29, 2018
Tag 0761 E Oct 11, 2018

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: Jan 17, 2019

2017 8 violations

Tag 0157 G Jun 30, 2017

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

✓ Corrected: Aug 14, 2017
Tag 0241 E Jun 30, 2017

Provide care for residents in a way that maintains or improves their dignity and respect in full recognition of their individuality.

✓ Corrected: Oct 16, 2017
Tag 0281 G Jun 30, 2017

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

✓ Corrected: Aug 14, 2017
Tag 0323 D Jun 30, 2017

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents.

✓ Corrected: Oct 16, 2017
Tag 0364 D Jun 30, 2017

Prepare food that is nutritional, appetizing, tasty, attractive, well-cooked, and at the right temperature.

✓ Corrected: Aug 14, 2017
Tag 0371 D Jun 30, 2017

Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way.

✓ Corrected: Aug 14, 2017
Tag 0456 D Jun 30, 2017

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

✓ Corrected: Oct 16, 2017
Tag 0469 D Jun 30, 2017

Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

✓ Corrected: Oct 16, 2017

Detailed Inspection Reports

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Fines and Penalties by Year

2022 1 penalties totaling $36,720

$36,720
Fine
November 17, 2022
Average: $36,720 | Range: $36,720 - $36,720

2021 2 penalties totaling $21,822

$983
Fine
June 21, 2021
$20,839
Fine
March 4, 2021
Average: $10,911 | Range: $983 - $20,839

2020 3 penalties totaling $48,717

$15,997
Fine
November 6, 2020
$32,065
Fine
August 6, 2020
$655
Fine
June 8, 2020
Average: $16,239 | Range: $655 - $32,065

2019 1 penalties totaling $16,258

$16,258
Fine
March 13, 2019
Average: $16,258 | Range: $16,258 - $16,258

2018 2 penalties totaling $30,646

$22,364
Fine
October 11, 2018
$8,282
Fine
March 15, 2018
Average: $15,323 | Range: $8,282 - $22,364

Fire Safety Deficiencies

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Inspection Survey Reports

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May 23, 2024
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December 15, 2023
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November 17, 2022
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March 4, 2021
0.00

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August 7, 2019
0.00

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Ownership Information

Non profit - Corporation
Independent (Not part of a chain)
225654
225654
6177381500
Suffolk

Historical Ownership Records

August 25, 2025
Organization
August 25, 2025
Individual
August 25, 2025
Individual