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Health Inspection

Bostonian Nursing Care & Rehabilitation Center

May 29, 2025 · Dorchester, MA · 337 Neponset Avenue
Citations 1
CMS Rating 4/5
Beds 121
Provider ID 225436
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Inspection Summary

BOSTONIAN NURSING CARE & REHABILITATION CENTER in DORCHESTER, MA — inspection on May 29, 2025.

Found 1 citation. Severity: Standard violations.

Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct within required timeframes. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns and are subject to follow-up verification.

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Inspection Findings

FF 0656
Dated 11/22/24: Wanderguard to right ankle
Minimal harm or Few affected

Review of Resident #62's care plan dated 10/5/23 indicated the following:

- Problem: Resident #62 is an elopement risk/wanderer and has a Wanderguard in place to left ankle.

- Intervention: Wanderguard.

During an interview on 5/28/25, Unit Manager #1 said Resident #62 wanders up and down the unit all the time and he/she should have a Wanderguard on his/her ankle.

Unit Manager #1 and the surveyor reviewed Resident #62's physician's orders and Unit Manager #1 said she would expect the Wanderguard to be in place.

Unit Manager #1 and the surveyor observed Resident #62 sitting in his/her bed, the Resident was barefoot and no Wanderguard was observed on either ankle.

Unit Manager #1 asked for permission to look for it in the Resident's room, Unit Manager #1 was unable to locate the Wanderguard.

Unit Manager #1 said if staff noticed Resident #62 not wearing a Wanderguard she would expect to be notified.

During an interview on 5/28/25 at 2:17 P.M., the Director of Nursing said Resident #62 should have been wearing a Wanderguard per the physician's orders.

During an interview on 5/29/25 at 7:54 A.M., Social Worker #1 said Resident #62 wanders up and down the hallway all the time.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is an F-tag violation?
F-tags are federal deficiency codes used by CMS to categorize nursing home violations. Each F-tag corresponds to a specific federal regulation (42 CFR Part 483). For example, F607 relates to abuse prevention policies, F880 relates to infection control.
Were these violations corrected?
Facilities must submit plans of correction and implement changes within required timeframes. CMS conducts follow-up inspections to verify corrections. Check the inspection report for specific correction dates and follow-up verification status.
How often do nursing home inspections happen?
CMS conducts unannounced inspections of all Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes at least once per year. Additional inspections may occur based on complaints, facility-reported incidents, or follow-up to verify previous violations were corrected.
What should families do about these violations?
Families should: (1) Review the full inspection report for details, (2) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspections, (4) Compare with other facilities in DORCHESTER, MA, (5) Report new concerns to state authorities.
Where can I see the full inspection report?
Complete inspection reports are available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request copies directly from BOSTONIAN NURSING CARE & REHABILITATION CENTER or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.


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