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Scout 97Boston, MA · 96 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
One of Boston's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $14,050–$17,500/mo
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St Joseph Rehab & Nursing Care Center
321 Centre Street, Dorchester, MA 02122 · Suffolk County
Saint Joseph Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Center in Dorchester, MA — a 5‑star facility providing skilled long‑term care, short‑term rehab, respite, IV therapy, and comprehensive physical, occupational, and speech therapy.
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GoodHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates good.
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Availability outlook● Very limited availability
Typically 95% full (117 of 123 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast.
If this community is on your shortlist, checking current openings sooner rather than later genuinely matters here.
Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
Our evaluation
An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Dorchester
St Joseph Rehab & Nursing Care Center is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Dorchester, MA, with 123 certified beds and an average of about 117 residents per day.
Medicare rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 3/5 on health inspections, 3/5 on staffing, 5/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 3.64 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.88 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 41.8%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 4 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 2 federal fines totaling $82,612 in the recent record.
Strengths
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •Below-average nurse staffing (3.64 hrs/resident/day)
- •$82,612 in federal fines
Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in Dorchester for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 123
- Avg. residents/day
- 117
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Part of a chain
- Independent
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 225493
Federal quality ratings
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures
Pricing & cost
We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.
| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $14,050–$17,500/mo (median $15,350) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Boston prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
Staffing & care
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
- Total nurse hrs / resident / day
- 3.64
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.88
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 41.8%
- National avg ≈ 52%
Safety & inspection record
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
- Health deficiencies (last survey)
- 4
- Federal fines
- 2 ($82,612)
- Total penalties
- 2
- Last standard survey
- 2026-02-19
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Both
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (44 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2026-02-19Severity E — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
2026-02-19Severity E — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
2026-02-19Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
2026-02-19Severity D — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
2025-02-05Severity E — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
2025-02-05Severity E — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies
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, compar…
2025-02-05Severity E — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
2025-02-05Severity E — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
Penalty history
Federal fines and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials on record.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-07-08 | Fine | $29,348 |
| 2024-02-09 | Fine | $53,264 |
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
- ✓ Rehabilitation services
- ✓ Memory care
- ✓ Daily activities & events
Location
321 Centre Street, Dorchester, MA
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
Reviews & reputation
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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about St Joseph Rehab & Nursing Care Center
How much does St Joseph Rehab & Nursing Care Center cost?
St Joseph Rehab & Nursing Care Center does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Dorchester, MA area typically runs $14,050–$17,500 per month (median $15,350, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is St Joseph Rehab & Nursing Care Center's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates St Joseph Rehab & Nursing Care Center 4 out of 5 stars overall, including 3/5 for health inspections, 3/5 for staffing, 5/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at St Joseph Rehab & Nursing Care Center?
Staff provide about 3.64 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 41.8% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at St Joseph Rehab & Nursing Care Center?
St Joseph Rehab & Nursing Care Center has 44 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2026-02-19). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does St Joseph Rehab & Nursing Care Center have availability?
Typically 95% full (117 of 123 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does St Joseph Rehab & Nursing Care Center offer?
St Joseph Rehab & Nursing Care Center in Dorchester, MA offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 123 beds.
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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