Quick answers
- Where is Sherrill House?
- 135 South Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02130, in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
- What is the phone number of Sherrill House?
- (617) 365-6024, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
- What is the Medicare star rating of Sherrill House?
- Medicare overall rating: 3 out of 5 stars (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
- Has Sherrill House been fined?
- Medicare lists 1 fine totaling $35,860.
- What did inspectors find at Sherrill House?
- In its last three inspection cycles (January 25, 2024 to April 10, 2026), Medicare lists 31 health citations; the most serious was level G. 2 were level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). See the list below (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
Medicare ratings, explained
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Inspections, fines and staffing
In its last three inspection cycles (January 25, 2024 to April 10, 2026), Sherrill House had 31 health citations; the most serious was level G (actual harm to residents). 2 of them were level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). It was fined $35,860 in total (1 fine, the latest on April 10, 2026). Nurse staffing is 3.67 hours per resident per day; the Massachusetts average is 3.94 and the national average is 3.90.
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Data Catalog, data updated October 1, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026.
Inspection history: last three cycles
State inspectors visit about once a year and also investigate complaints. Each citation (deficiency) has a tag number and a letter, A to L. The letter shows how serious the problem was and how many residents it affected.
What the letters A to L mean
| Seriousness | Isolated (a few residents) | Pattern (some) | Widespread (many) |
|---|---|---|---|
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | D | E | F |
| Actual harm to residents | G | H | I |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
Source: the scope and severity grid Medicare (CMS) uses for nursing home citations.
Most recent cycle: April 10, 2026 — 9 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: April 10, 2026 (standard health inspection).
F0686 Level G
“Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.”
actual harm to residents; isolated (a few residents) · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
F0697 Level G
“Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.”
actual harm to residents; isolated (a few residents) · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Show 7 less serious citations (levels A to F)
F0658 Level E
“Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.”
F0761 Level E
“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.”
F0580 Level D
“Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.”
F0655 Level D
“Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted”
F0692 Level D
“Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.”
F0842 Level D
“Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.”
F0880 Level D
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
Previous cycle: January 16, 2025 — 18 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: January 16, 2025 (standard health inspection); January 23, 2025 (complaint investigation); March 11, 2025 (complaint investigation); April 7, 2025 (complaint investigation); June 24, 2025 (complaint investigation).
Show 18 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0550 Level E
“Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.”
F0812 Level E
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0655 Level D
“Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted”
F0552 Level D
“Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.”
F0655 Level D
“Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted”
F0658 Level D
“Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.”
F0842 Level D
“Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.”
F0609 Level D
“Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.”
F0610 Level D
“Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.”
F0554 Level D
“Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.”
F0561 Level D
“Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.”
F0658 Level D
“Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.”
F0677 Level D
“Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.”
F0695 Level D
“Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.”
F0698 Level D
“Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.”
F0761 Level D
“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.”
F0804 Level D
“Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.”
F0880 Level D
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
Earlier cycle: January 25, 2024 — 4 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: January 25, 2024 (standard health inspection).
Show 4 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0761 Level E
“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.”
F0609 Level D
“Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.”
F0658 Level D
“Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.”
F0693 Level D
“Ensure 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.”
Citation descriptions are Medicare’s official wording. “From a complaint” means the citation came from a complaint investigation instead of the regular yearly inspection.
Full inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare →
Fire safety citations (3)
K0353 Level F
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0761 Level F
“To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.”
K0363 Level E
“Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.”
Fines and payment denials
Total fines over about the last three years: $35,860 (1 fine). A payment denial means Medicare stopped paying for new admissions for a time.
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| April 10, 2026 | Fine | $35,860 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Penalties file, data updated October 1, 2026.
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from the payroll records nursing homes send to Medicare, next to the state and national averages.
| Measure | This home | Massachusetts | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.74 | 0.66 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day | 0.65 | 0.97 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 2.27 | 2.31 | 2.35 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 3.67 | 3.94 | 3.90 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 3.44 | 3.52 | 3.43 |
| RN hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.70 | 0.46 | 0.48 |
| Nursing staff turnover (per year) | 70.8% | 37.6% | 45.3% |
| RN turnover (per year) | 62.5% | 42.7% | 42.5% |
| Administrators who left in the last year | 0.0 | 0.4 | 0.5 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Information and State US Averages, data updated October 1, 2026.
Compare with other nursing homes
Key facts
| Type | Nursing home |
|---|---|
| Certified beds | 196 |
| Average residents per day | 154.8 |
| Takes part in | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership | Non-profit – corporation |
| Legal business name | Sherrill House, Inc |
| First approved by Medicare/Medicaid | 1971-03-12 |
| Resident and family councils | Resident council |
| Sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Changed ownership in the last 12 months | No |
| Address | 135 South Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02130 |
| County | Suffolk County |
| State | Massachusetts |
| Phone | (617) 365‑6024 |
| CMS Certification Number | 225201 |
| Name in Medicare records | SHERRILL HOUSE |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
What to ask when you call or visit
A general checklist for any nursing home, not advice about this one. Medicare also publishes guides on medicare.gov.
- Is the home certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid, and does it have a bed for the care you need (short-term rehab or long-term care)?
- Can you see the latest state inspection report? Ask how any problems found were fixed.
- How many nurses and aides work on each shift, at night and on weekends? Is there a registered nurse on site at all times?
- Which doctors see residents, and how often? What happens in a medical emergency, and which hospital is used?
- What therapy (physical, occupational, speech) is offered, and how many days a week?
- Are residents clean, dressed and taking part in activities? Do staff speak to them kindly and answer call lights quickly?
- What do the daily rate and extra services cost, and what do Medicare, Medicaid or your insurance pay? Ask for it in writing.
- Is there a resident council and a family council? How are complaints handled? Ask for the long-term care ombudsman’s contact.
- Are meals appetizing, and can the home meet special diets, language needs and religious or cultural preferences?
- Visit more than once, including at a mealtime or in the evening, without an appointment.
Other nursing homes nearby
By straight-line distance (not driving distance).
- The Benjamin Healthcare Center0.3 mi · Boston, MA · 2 of 5 stars
- Care One at Brookline1.1 mi · Brookline, MA · 2 of 5 stars
- Laurel Ridge Rehab and Skilled Care Center1.5 mi · Boston, MA · 5 of 5 stars
- Armenian Nursing & Rehabilitation Center1.7 mi · Boston, MA · 4 of 5 stars
- Brighton Post Acute Care1.8 mi · Brighton, MA · 3 of 5 stars
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
- VA Boston Healthcare System - Jamaica Plain0.0 mi · Jamaica Plain, MA · Federal/VA Acute Care Hospital
- Brigham and Women's Hospital0.6 mi · Boston, MA · Acute Care Hospital
- Boston Children's Hospital0.7 mi · Boston, MA · Children's Hospital
Sources
- Provider Information — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare profile of this provider
- Health Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Fire Safety Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Penalties — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Ownership — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- State US Averages — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Survey Summary — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Citation Code Look-up — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Inspection Dates — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13