RankingsCMS data: August 2026

Best Nursing Homes in Dorchester, MA (2026)

Compare all 2 eligible CMS-rated nursing homes in Dorchester, MA, ranked by public ratings, health inspections, staffing and penalties — never paid placement. See how our ranking method works

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2Nursing Homes in Dorchester
4.0/5
+1.0 vs state avgState avg: 3.00Dorchester Avg Rating
$83K+$11K vs state avgState avg: $71KAvg Fine (When Penalized)
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Nursing HomeDorchester, MA

Bostonian Nursing Care & Rehabilitation Center

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
121 BedsStandard health inspection May 2025

Above Massachusetts avg of 3.0

337 Neponset AvenueDorchester, MA 02122

(617) 265-2350

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22 Penalties

Nursing HomeDorchester, MA

St Joseph Rehab & Nursing Care Center

For-profit

★★★☆☆3 out of 5 stars3.0AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection3.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
123 BedsStandard health inspection Feb 2026

At Massachusetts avg of 3.0

321 Centre StreetDorchester, MA 02122

(617) 825-6320

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Care landscape in Dorchester

How Dorchester compares with the rest of Massachusetts on three signals families ask about most.

  • Population 65+13.5%

    About 29% lower than the state average of 19.1%.

    Census ACS 2023 (ZIP-weighted)
  • Nurse staff turnover39.9%

    A little higher than the state average of 38.2%.

    CMS PBJ 2024
  • Cognitive disability17.3%

    About 23% higher than the state average of 14.1%.

    CDC PLACES (ZIP-weighted)

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How many facilities were evaluated in Dorchester, MA?

This page evaluates 2 eligible nursing homes in Dorchester, MA and shows the top 2.

How are these rankings calculated?

Facilities are ranked by CMS overall rating first. Ties are broken by fewer penalties, then health inspection rating, then staffing rating.

Should I rely on these rankings alone?

No. Use the rankings to narrow the field, then review facility profiles, confirm details directly with the provider, and get professional guidance for the care decision.

What do the CMS data and inspection dates mean?

CMS data: August 2026. The inspection date is the latest standard health inspection reported in the CMS survey summary, including inspections with no deficiencies. Complaint and fire safety surveys are separate. A recent CMS release can include an older inspection date. Listings absent from the latest imported CMS provider release remain available on the platform but are excluded from current rankings.

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