Nursing Home · Boston, MA
135 South Huntington Avenue, Jamaica Hills · Boston, MA 02130
Medicare overall rating
2 / 5 stars
Inspection records →About this listing
Catalog updated Sep 1, 2026. Current services and availability are unconfirmed.
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Reported capacity: 196 beds. This is not the number of openings.
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Provides nursing care and help with daily activities. Some offer short-term rehabilitation.
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Medicare rates this facility 2 out of 5 overall. Medicare reports an average of 0.68 registered-nurse hours per resident per day. Ask how coverage varies across shifts. The latest standard survey recorded 9 findings, above the MA average of 8.9. Review the inspection findings, ask which corrective actions are complete, and discuss the support your family member would receive.
Sherrill House receives polarized feedback, with many families praising the facility's cleanliness, physical therapy programs, and compassionate nursing staff. However, significant concerns persist regarding chronic understaffing, inconsistent responsiveness to patient needs, and occasional reports of neglect or poor management. Prospective families should be aware that while many have positive experiences, there is a recurring pattern of communication breakdowns and staffing shortages that impact daily care.
AI summaries of public opinions. These describe review sentiment, not verified care quality.
While many reviewers praise individual staff members as caring, a significant number report neglect and unprofessional behavior.
Multiple reviewers report being ignored, hung up on, or blocked by management when raising concerns.
The facility is consistently described as clean, bright, and well-maintained across multiple reviews.
Reviews are split, with some calling meals restaurant-quality while others complain of cold or lukewarm food.
Reviewers highlight positive activities like music programs, bingo, and outings to local attractions.
Concerns were raised regarding the timing and delivery of medications, specifically midnight deliveries.
Families of memory care residents report generally good experiences, though staffing levels remain a concern.
Scores range from 0 (negative) to 10 (positive). They are model interpretations of reviews and are not clinical, safety, or inspection ratings. Unmentioned topics are omitted.
Strengths
Concerns
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 90 analyzed
Key Review Excerpts
“The staff, the nurses, and the physical therapist go the extra mile to provide the support for each and every patient. The professionalism and kindness shown to my father and our family helped so much towards his recovery.”
“The nurses, CNA's and unit coordinator on 2nd floor, Nancy treated her like they would their own Mothers. When she could, she enjoyed activities like Bingo, movies with popcorn, outings to the NE Aquarium and Castle Island.”
“The nurses appear to be very distacted with divided attention and/or talking to one another. They also need more training in newer techniques for diabetes. While in Rehab, they do not track their patient's intake & output which resulted in my loved”
Reported nursing hours are daily averages per resident. They do not describe a specific shift or guarantee one-to-one care.
Per resident, per day
Nurses and aides combined
Reported by Medicare
Registered nurses
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EveryPlace uses reference points of 0.75 registered-nurse hours and 4.1 total nursing hours per resident per day. These are comparison targets, not current federal minimum requirements or a determination that a facility meets a resident's needs.
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Detailed Medicare record · up to 3-year lookback
Families have filed multiple complaints leading to deficiencies in care planning, resident rights, and abuse reporting, with recent issues occurring through 2025. The facility shows recurring problems with care planning and quality standards, resident rights violations, and medication management across multiple surveys. While all deficiencies show correction dates, the pattern of ongoing complaints and repeat violations in core care areas suggests persistent quality concerns that families should carefully evaluate.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure 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.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure 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.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Federal Penalties
Fine
Apr 10, 2026
$35,860
Sherrill House
nonprofit
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