Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
Benjamin Healthcare Center
BOSTON, MA · 205 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey April 30, 2025
CMS Certification Number 225654 · first certified January 1995
Ownership
Independently operated (no chain recorded by CMS) · Non profit - Other
No change of ownership on CMS record since January 1, 2016, when the records begin.
Position within MA
8 citations — more than 36% of the 341 certified nursing homes in MA. Compared within MA rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated
The latest survey found 5 citations; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 1.5. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
Well past the typical window (April 2026 to July 2026), and past the point by which nine in ten MA facilities have been surveyed. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was April 2025. Facilities in MA are typically surveyed 12–15 months after the last one (median 13), measured over 556 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.
A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to three years in Maryland. How the window is measured
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Emergency preparedness
8 of the 8 citations on file are Emergency Preparedness E-tags — every citation here is about the program, not the building. E-tags are cited under 42 CFR §483.73 and concern the emergency plan, training, drills, communications and supplies. Nationally about half of certified facilities have at least one. The Emergency Preparedness Index
Physical environment (health survey)
4 physical-environment citations on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 8 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
- F-0921 Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
- F-0880 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- F-0689 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
How that compares
Compared with the median facility in MA, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the MA figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 8 |
| Median facility in MA | 11 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| November 17, 2022 | 1 |
| May 23, 2024 | 2 |
| April 30, 2025 | 5 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| E-0039 | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | 2 | 2025-04-30 |
| E-0004 | Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | 2 | 2025-04-30 |
| E-0029 | Develop a communication plan. | 1 | 2025-04-30 |
| E-0013 | Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures. | 1 | 2025-04-30 |
| E-0036 | Establish emergency prep training and testing. | 1 | 2025-04-30 |
| E-0015 | Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. | 1 | 2022-11-17 |
What the citations cover
- Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies 8
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | 8 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
April 30, 2025 — 5 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0004 | Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 23, 2025) |
| E-0013 | Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 23, 2025) |
| E-0029 | Develop a communication plan. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 23, 2025) |
| E-0036 | Establish emergency prep training and testing. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 23, 2025) |
| E-0039 | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 23, 2025) |
May 23, 2024 — 2 citations
November 17, 2022 — 1 citation
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0015 | Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 31, 2023) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.