About Laurel Ridge Rehab And Skilled Care CenterLaurel Ridge Rehab And Skilled Care Center is located at 174 Forest Hills Street, Boston, MA, reachable at (617) 522-1550. This Non profit – Corporation facility operates 120.0 certified beds and serves an average of 110 residents per day. It is part of the Ascentria Care Alliance network (5 facilities nationwide). Medicare and Medicaid services have been provided since 1990-07-01. The facility currently holds a excellent (5-star) overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
#879 of 14703 nationally – #20 of 341 in Massachusetts
Who Is This Facility Best For?
Laurel Ridge Rehab And Skilled Care Center is a strong choice for families in the Boston, MA area seeking a well-inspected, high-quality care environment. It scores well for both long-term residents and short-stay rehabilitation patients. Above-average staffing levels make it a good option for residents needing intensive nursing care.
Overall Rating 2022-2026
Total Nurse Hours/Day 2022-2026
Current Ratings (2026)
Overall Rating
★★★★★5 / 5
Health Inspection
★★★★★4 / 5
Staffing Rating
★★★★★4 / 5
Quality Measures (QM)
★★★★★5 / 5
Long-Stay QM Rating
★★★★★5 / 5
Short-Stay QM Rating
★★★★★5 / 5
5-Year Rating Trends
Overall Rating
Health Inspection Rating
Quality of Care (QM)
Staffing Rating
Average Residents per Day
Occupancy % (Residents / Beds)
Staffing InsightLaurel Ridge Rehab And Skilled Care Center currently provides 4 hours 16 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident per day, including 27 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) coverage. The CMS Staffing Rating of 4 out of 5 reflects strong nurse coverage. Total nursing staff turnover is 26.1%, near the national average.
Current Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)
National average total nurse staffing is approximately 3.5 hours per day
Weekend Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)
Weekend Total Nurse Hours3 hours 42 minutes
Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) Hours17 minutes
Weekend staffing is typically lower than weekday levels. Ask the facility about their weekend nurse-to-resident ratios.
5-Year Staffing Trends
Total Nurse Hours/Day
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours/Day
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours/Day
Nurse Aide Hours/Day
Total Staff Turnover %
Registered Nurse (RN) Turnover %
Compliance SummaryThe facility has received 9 fine(s) over the 5-year period, totaling $138,324. One substantiated complaint was recorded across the 5-year period.
Nationally, Laurel Ridge Rehab And Skilled Care Center ranks 879th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 87.9/100), placing it in the top 10% nationwide. Within MA, it ranks 20th out of 341 nursing homes. In Boston, it ranks 2nd out of 11 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 1st of 3. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #3,284 nationally and RN hours rank #9,877 nationally (#252 in MA).
Total Nurse Staffing – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks
Year
Hours/Day
National Rank
MA State Rank
Note
2022
3.00
#11,705 / 14,703
#302 / 341
⚠️ Bottom 25%
2023
3.69
#6,256 / 14,703
#131 / 341
Above average
2024
4.03
#4,057 / 14,703
#67 / 341
Above average
2025
4.00
#4,558 / 14,703
#85 / 341
Above average
2026
4.27
#3,284 / 14,703
#49 / 341
Top 25%
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks
Year
Hours/Day
National Rank
MA State Rank
Note
2022
0.39
#10,904 / 14,703
#288 / 341
Below average
2023
0.52
#7,818 / 14,703
#225 / 341
Below average
2024
0.51
#7,911 / 14,703
#217 / 341
Below average
2025
0.54
#7,570 / 14,703
#199 / 341
Below average
2026
0.45
#9,877 / 14,703
#252 / 341
Below average
Total Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)
Registered Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)
Frequently Asked Questions
Laurel Ridge Rehab And Skilled Care Center is certified as a Medicare and Medicaid facility and has been approved to provide these services since 1990-07-01. Medicare covers short-term skilled nursing care (typically up to 100 days after a qualifying hospital stay). Medicaid covers long-term care for residents who meet financial eligibility requirements. Contact the facility at (617) 522-1550 or your local Medicaid office to verify current eligibility.
Laurel Ridge Rehab And Skilled Care Center holds an overall CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) rating of 5 out of 5 stars. This is made up of three components: Health Inspection (4★), Staffing (4★), and Quality of Resident Care (5★). Our independent composite quality score — which uses the raw underlying CMS numbers to break ties between similarly-rated facilities — is 87.9/100, placing it #879 of 14703 facilities nationally and #20 of 341 in Massachusetts. Star ratings are a useful starting point, but the composite score and individual sub-ratings give a more complete picture for families comparing facilities.
Each resident at Laurel Ridge Rehab And Skilled Care Center receives a reported average of 4 hours 16 minutes of total nurse staffing per day. This breaks down as: Registered Nurse (RN) coverage — 27 minutes; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — 1 hour 20 minutes; Nurse Aide — 2 hours 30 minutes. On weekends, total nurse staffing is 3 hours 42 minutes per resident per day. The CMS Staffing Rating for this facility is 4 out of 5. The national average for total nursing hours is approximately 3.5 hrs/day. Total nursing staff turnover is 26.1%. Families are encouraged to ask about current staffing schedules during their facility visit.
The facility has received 9 fine(s) over the 5-year period, totaling $138,324. One substantiated complaint was recorded across the 5-year period. In the most recent CMS reporting period, the facility received 0 fine(s) totaling $0, and 0 Medicare payment denial(s). Total penalties: 0. The Total Weighted Health Survey Score is 22.0 (lower scores are better). Full inspection history and complaint details are available at medicare.gov/care-compare.
Nationally, Laurel Ridge Rehab And Skilled Care Center ranks 879th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 87.9/100), placing it in the top 10% nationwide. Within MA, it ranks 20th out of 341 nursing homes. In Boston, it ranks 2nd out of 11 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 1st of 3. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #3,284 nationally and RN hours rank #9,877 nationally (#252 in MA). Our composite quality score of 87.9/100 weighs health inspections, quality of resident care, staffing hours, compliance record, and five-year performance trends — giving a more complete picture than CMS star ratings alone, which can place hundreds of facilities in the same 5-star bucket. To browse and compare all nursing homes in Boston, visit: https://nursinghomesnearme.org/massachusetts/boston/
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