The Center At Advocate
East Boston, MA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 225413) · 190 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 2 totaling $69,000
Phone: (617) 455-6115 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
The Center At Advocate holds a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below the Massachusetts state average of 3.04. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5 and its staffing rating is 2 out of 5.
The Center At Advocate reports total nurse staffing of about 3.28 hours per resident per day, including 0.38 RN hours per resident per day, with a CMS staffing rating of 2 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 41.5%.
The Center At Advocate has 2 federal fines on record totaling $69,000.00, with 0 payment denials. No abuse icon or Special Focus designation was indicated in the CMS data provided for this facility.
About this facility
The Center At Advocate is a 190-bed nursing home in East Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid and operated under a for-profit limited liability company structure. It has been Medicare/Medicaid certified since July 1990, and reports an average daily census of 157.8 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility carries an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Massachusetts state average of 3.04. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 1 out of 5, quality measure (QM) rating of 2 out of 5, and staffing rating of 2 out of 5.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.28 per resident per day, including 0.38 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 41.5%.
On penalties, CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $69,000.00 assessed against this facility, and 0 payment denials on record.
No abuse icon and no Special Focus status were indicated in the data provided for this facility. There has been no ownership change reported in the last 12 months, and no chain affiliation was indicated in the data provided.
This profile is drawn from CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly with the facility and on Medicare Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The overall rating is 1 out of 5, which is below the Massachusetts state average of 3.04.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.28 hours per resident per day, including 0.38 RN hours per resident per day, with a CMS staffing rating of 2 out of 5; nursing turnover is 41.5%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $69,000.00, with 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 190 beds and reports an average daily census of 157.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is operated as a for-profit limited liability company; no chain affiliation was indicated in the data provided.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since July 1, 1990.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 1, 1, 2, and 2 out of 5 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 617-455-6115 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This information is not available in the CMS dataset provided; contact the facility at 617-455-6115 to arrange a tour and ask about current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's full current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/225413?state=MA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.