Starfile / Massachusetts

ST JOSEPH REHAB & NURSING CARE CENTER

321 CENTRE STREET, DORCHESTER, MA 02122 · CCN 225493

Inspection history vs Massachusetts & national averages

Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.

Cycle 1 deficiencies by category

Staffing (hours per resident per day)

Fines & penalties

Total fines

$82,612

Number of fines

2

Number of penalties

2

Payment denials

0

Inspection citations (47)4 actual harm

1. EF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2025-02-05 · Health · corrected 2025-02-21

   Potential for more than minimal harm

2. DF0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.2025-02-05 · Health · corrected 2025-02-21

   Potential for more than minimal harm

3. DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2025-02-05 · Health · corrected 2025-02-21

   Potential for more than minimal harm

4. DF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2025-02-05 · Health · corrected 2025-02-21

   Potential for more than minimal harm

5. DF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2025-02-05 · Health · corrected 2025-02-21

   Potential for more than minimal harm

6. DF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2025-02-05 · Health · corrected 2025-02-21

   Potential for more than minimal harm

7. DF0698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.2025-02-05 · Health · corrected 2025-02-21

   Potential for more than minimal harm

8. DF0730Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.2025-02-05 · Health · corrected 2025-02-21

   Potential for more than minimal harm

9. EF0761Ensure 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.2025-02-05 · Health · corrected 2025-02-21

   Potential for more than minimal harm

10. EF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2025-02-05 · Health · corrected 2025-02-21

    Potential for more than minimal harm

11. EF0814Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.2025-02-05 · Health · corrected 2025-02-21

    Potential for more than minimal harm

12. DF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2025-02-05 · Health · corrected 2025-02-21

    Potential for more than minimal harm

13. EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2025-02-05 · Health · corrected 2025-02-21

    Potential for more than minimal harm

14. GF0756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.2024-07-08 · Health · corrected 2024-07-29

    Actual harm

15. GF0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.2024-07-08 · Health · corrected 2024-07-29

    Actual harm

16. DF0552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.2024-02-09 · Health · corrected 2024-03-04

    Potential for more than minimal harm

17. EF0584Honor 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.2024-02-09 · Health · corrected 2024-03-04

    Potential for more than minimal harm

18. EF0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.2024-02-09 · Health · corrected 2024-03-04

    Potential for more than minimal harm

19. DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2024-02-09 · Health · corrected 2024-03-04

    Potential for more than minimal harm

20. DF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2024-02-09 · Health · corrected 2024-03-04

    Potential for more than minimal harm

21. EF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2024-02-09 · Health · corrected 2024-03-04

    Potential for more than minimal harm

22. DF0679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.2024-02-09 · Health · corrected 2024-03-04

    Potential for more than minimal harm

23. DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2024-02-09 · Health · corrected 2024-03-04

    Potential for more than minimal harm

24. DF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2024-02-09 · Health · corrected 2024-03-04

    Potential for more than minimal harm

25. GF0688Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.2024-02-09 · Health · corrected 2024-03-04

    Actual harm

26. EF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2024-02-09 · Health · corrected 2024-03-04

    Potential for more than minimal harm

27. DF0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.2024-02-09 · Health · corrected 2024-03-04

    Potential for more than minimal harm

28. DF0693Ensure 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.2024-02-09 · Health · corrected 2024-03-04

    Potential for more than minimal harm

29. DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2024-02-09 · Health · corrected 2024-03-04

    Potential for more than minimal harm

30. EF0698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.2024-02-09 · Health · corrected 2024-03-04

    Potential for more than minimal harm

31. DF0700Try 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.2024-02-09 · Health · corrected 2024-03-04

    Potential for more than minimal harm

32. GF0740Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.2024-02-09 · Health · corrected 2024-03-04

    Actual harm

33. DF0745Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.2024-02-09 · Health · corrected 2024-03-04

    Potential for more than minimal harm

34. DF0756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.2024-02-09 · Health · corrected 2024-03-04

    Potential for more than minimal harm

35. DF0758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.2024-02-09 · Health · corrected 2024-03-04

    Potential for more than minimal harm

36. EF0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.2024-02-09 · Health · corrected 2024-03-04

    Potential for more than minimal harm

37. DF0761Ensure 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.2024-02-09 · Health · corrected 2024-03-04

    Potential for more than minimal harm

38. EF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2024-02-09 · Health · corrected 2024-03-04

    Potential for more than minimal harm

39. EF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2024-02-09 · Health · corrected 2024-03-04

    Potential for more than minimal harm

40. EF0883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.2024-02-09 · Health · corrected 2024-03-04

    Potential for more than minimal harm

41. EF0908Keep all essential equipment working safely.2023-05-24 · Health · corrected 2023-06-20

    Potential for more than minimal harm

42. DF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2022-12-28 · Health · corrected 2023-01-31

    Potential for more than minimal harm

43. DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2022-12-28 · Health · corrected 2023-01-31

    Potential for more than minimal harm

44. DF0685Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.2022-12-28 · Health · corrected 2023-01-31

    Potential for more than minimal harm

45. DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2022-12-28 · Health · corrected 2023-01-31

    Potential for more than minimal harm

46. DF0726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.2022-12-28 · Health · corrected 2023-01-31

    Potential for more than minimal harm

47. EF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2022-12-28 · Health · corrected 2023-01-31

    Potential for more than minimal harm

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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.