Nursing homeActive
Sherrill House
135 South Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 021306173656024196 certified beds · 163 residentsNon profit - CorporationMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
7
since 2024
Deficiencies
31
● 0● 29● 2
Penalties · 3 yrs
$35,860
1 fine
Last survey
2026-04-10
Standard
CMS overall
2 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 2/5
Health 2
Staffing 3
Quality 4
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · Massachusetts Department of Public Health · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-10 | Standard | 072 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-06-24 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-04-07 | Complaint | 030 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-03-11 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-01-23 | Complaint | 020 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-01-16 | Standard | 0110 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-01-25 | Standard | 040 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · Massachusetts Department of Public Health publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Scope/severity GHarm
Care planning
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2026-05-21Record 225201-20260410-F686
F697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.Scope/severity GHarm
Care planning
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2026-05-15Record 225201-20260410-F697
F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-05-15Record 225201-20260410-F580
F655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedScope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-05-15Record 225201-20260410-F655
F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planningRecords
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-05-15Record 225201-20260410-F658
F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-05-15Record 225201-20260410-F692
F761Ensure 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Medication
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-05-10Record 225201-20260410-F761
F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-05-15Record 225201-20260410-F842
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-05-15Record 225201-20260410-F880
F655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedScope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-05-09Record 225201-20250624-F655
F552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-05-09Record 225201-20250407-F552
F655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedScope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-05-09Record 225201-20250407-F655
F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-05-09Record 225201-20250407-F658
F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-04-11Record 225201-20250311-F842
F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-02-28Record 225201-20250123-F609
F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-02-28Record 225201-20250123-F610
F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-02-02Record 225201-20250116-F550
F554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-02-02Record 225201-20250116-F554
F561Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-02-02Record 225201-20250116-F561
F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-02-02Record 225201-20250116-F658
F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-02-02Record 225201-20250116-F677
F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-02-02Record 225201-20250116-F695
F698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-02-02Record 225201-20250116-F698
F761Ensure 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-02-02Record 225201-20250116-F761
F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.Scope/severity DStandard
Food & nutrition
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-02-02Record 225201-20250116-F804
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-02-02Record 225201-20250116-F812
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-02-02Record 225201-20250116-F880
F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-02-23Record 225201-20240125-F609
F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-02-23Record 225201-20240125-F658
F693Ensure 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-02-23Record 225201-20240125-F693
F761Ensure 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Medication
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-02-23Record 225201-20240125-F761
Penalties & enforcement
| Date | Action | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-10 | Civil money penalty | $35,860 | CMS · Penalties |
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.68
Facility
Massachusetts
National
Massachusetts 0.65 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day3.66
Facility
Massachusetts
National
Massachusetts 3.86 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours3.42
Facility
Massachusetts
National
Massachusetts 3.48 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover40%
Facility
Massachusetts
National
Massachusetts 38% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover36%
Facility
Massachusetts
National
Massachusetts 43% · National 43%
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | Massachusetts | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 2.3% | 4.2% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 2.6% | 3.4% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 11.1% | 21.4% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 1.7% | 1.8% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 10.3% | 16.4% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 4.2% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 8.1% | 19.5% | 19.5% |
Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allen, Bethany Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Altenweg, Mark Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Begley, Lorene Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Forman, Evgenia Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Fumia, Adam Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Gill-Lee, Angella Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Lopes, Leah Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Mcgrath, Michael Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Miniello, Alessio Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Stapleton, Patrick Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Ventura, Jeffrey Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Allen, Morgan Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Allen, Morgan Individual | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Altenweg, Mark Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Bauman, Barbara Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Bauman, Barbara Individual | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Begley, Lorene Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Benka, Richard Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Benka, Richard Individual | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Clark, Grace Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Clark, Grace Individual | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Cliftonlarsonallen LLP Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Dedham Institution For Savings Organization | 5% OR GREATER SECURITY INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Fisher, Listo Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Fisher, Listo Individual | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Flanagan, Jane Individual | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Flanagan, Jane Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Forman, Evgenia Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Fumia, Adam Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Haddad, Pauline Individual | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Haddad, Pauline Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Kennedy, Thomas Individual | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Kennedy, Thomas Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Kirchner, David Individual | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Kirchner, David Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Lederman, Isaac Individual | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Lederman, Isaac Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Lopes, Leah Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Miniello, Alessio Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Morrow, Mark Individual | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Morrow, Mark Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Pierson, Allene Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Pierson, Allene Individual | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Santos, Joao Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| See, Frederica Individual | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| See, Frederica Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Stapleton, Patrick Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Stapleton, Patrick Individual | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Stapleton, Patrick Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Stapleton, Patrick Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Steul, William Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Steul, William Individual | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Ventura, Jeffrey Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Whitfield, Cheryl Individual | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Whitfield, Cheryl Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Zinti, Paul Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Zinti, Paul Individual | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or Massachusetts.
No county cost figures on file for Suffolk.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Healthcare Center Boston | 0.3 mi | 2025-09-10 | 0261 |
| Care One At Brookline Brookline | 1.1 mi | 2025-12-18 | 1320 |
| Laurel Ridge Rehab And Skilled Care Center Boston | 1.5 mi | 2025-05-21 | 1130 |
| Armenian Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Boston | 1.7 mi | 2025-12-11 | 0150 |
| Brighton Post Acute Care Brighton | 1.8 mi | 2025-11-14 | 0301 |
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Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |