The Boston Home

2049 Dorchester Avenue

4.1(47 ratings)· Boston average: 4.1

Own this community? Update your listing · Marketing for operators

Request Information

1 / 5

Quick Facts

Total units: 96
Medicare rating: 5 of 5
Ownership: Non profit, Corporation
Certified beds: 96
Inspections: View history (2 citations)
Specialization: Focuses on advanced MS and progressive neurological conditions
Enrichment: Organizes outings like museum visits and sailing trips

What Families Think

An automated summary of family reviews and public information. Not verified by MyLivingChoice; confirm services, staffing and pricing with the community.

The Boston Home is a skilled nursing community in Boston that specializes in caring for adults with advanced multiple sclerosis and other progressive neurological conditions. Reviews are sharply split: several families describe warm, engaged staff and enriching outings, while others report serious lapses in care, communication, and cleanliness.

What reviewers praise

Specialized care for advanced MS and neurological disease
Reviewers praise off-site outings like museums and sailing
Staff described as warm and attentive to residents
Food called restaurant quality by a reviewer

What reviewers flag

One report described neglect leading to a resident's death
One report of forced medication despite resident distress
One reviewer cited a language barrier with staff
One reviewer noted trash and leaves left uncleaned on property

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

The Boston Home is a senior living community in Boston, Massachusetts offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Housekeeping. Families rate it 4.1 out of 5 across 47 reviews.

About The Boston Home

The Boston Home is a skilled nursing and long-term care facility licensed for up to 96 residents in Boston, Massachusetts. It is Medicare and Medicaid certified and holds a 5 of 5 CMS overall star rating. The community operates as a non-profit corporation and provides 24-hour staffing with an on-site registered nurse, medication management, and emergency call systems.

Amenities include private rooms and bathrooms, a restaurant-style dining room with dietary accommodations, housekeeping services, gathering and activity spaces, and wheelchair accessibility. The facility offers programs that extend beyond its walls, including outings to museums and cultural events.

Reviewers' experiences vary considerably. Some describe the staff as great, kind, and understanding, praising restaurant-quality food and engagement in meaningful activities. Others report serious concerns about care quality, including issues with medication administration, responsiveness to medical symptoms, hygiene maintenance, and communication with families. One reviewer noted staffing shortages and language barriers as obstacles to adequate care.

Types of Care at The Boston Home

Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

Emergency Call System
Private Bathroom
Private Rooms
Wheelchair Accessible

Meals & Dining

Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
Restaurant style Dining Room

Community Amenities

24-Hour Staff
Gathering / Activity Spaces
Housekeeping
Medication Management
On-Site Nurse (RN)

Need help deciding?

Tell us what you're looking for and we'll match you with communities that fit. Free for families.

Help Me Choose

Reviews of The Boston Home

4.1overall · 47 ratings combined

4.1★ on Google (47)

Write a review

C H

Nov 2024

via Google ↗ · Report

Their property is covered in trash and leaves which blow onto other properties. Never noticed them even attempt to clean.

Barbara Parece

Mar 2023

via Google ↗ · Report

Please don't let your loved one go into this place. They don't care, they are short staffed, there is an English language barrier and my loved one died of neglect. He died from septic shock after I begged them to pay attention to his symptoms. They treat the family with no respect. His hygiene was not taken care of, lost his teeth, dirty, please, it's awful...

wawawa wiwiwi

Nov 2022

via Google ↗ · Report

DO NOT SEND ANYBODY HERE. i went on thanksgiving and my mom with trigeminal neuralgia was complaining of pain, the dr tapped her leg and said “see. all better”, she asked for a doctor but they sent in a nurse instead that shoved meds down her throat. she was gagging and throwing up, saying “please no, please dont”. she forced fed her the meds AGAIN. they don’t let her make calls either. dont worry i’m going to handle this and let all of massachusetts know what these people are all about.

Myles Winston

Jan 2021

via Google ↗ · Report

The food is restaurant quality, the staff cordial, friendly and I have a mouse that visits me nightly, his name is Ralph, and is quite amusing...ah!....Heeeeey Ralph, be quiet, I'm trying to finish this review...No, I can't rub your belly right now...................

Dorothy O'Malley

Mar 2018

via Google ↗ · Report

It is a wonderful place, the people are great they help you explain in detail everything. I am so happy to have heard about this place, I love when we talk about different countries, talk about history people places things.also seeing all the nice and kind people I have met and they all understand my disease and we keep In Touch, and the places I go with them all muesam of fine arts, conferences wonderful meals they are the best oh next month I signed up to go sailing. I love it all so much it is a whole new life for me. Thank You all BOSTON HOME YOUR THE BEST, LOVE YOU ALL.

Request information

Ask about availability, pricing, or a tour.

Your name

How should they reach you?

Email meCall me

Phone

Who is the care for? (their name, or “me”)

How will care be paid for?

Have you already been in touch with The Boston Home?

NoYes

By submitting, you're okay with us and The Boston Home reaching out by phone, email or text.Always free for families. If you move in, the community you chose pays us a referral fee, never you; any nearby communities we suggest are chosen by your answers, never by what they pay us. Referral agreements are our only tie to the communities we list. If a community stops meeting our qualifications, for example its licence lapses or it stops accepting referrals, we stop suggesting it. How we work · FAQ

Government Inspection History

4 inspection visits in the last three years, 2 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Mar 25, 2026Fire Safety StandardHealth StandardNo citations

Apr 23, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard1 citation

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 29, 2025

May 1, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard1 citation

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 31, 2024

Jul 26, 2023Infection ControlNo citations

Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does The Boston Home offer?

The Boston Home offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is The Boston Home located?

The Boston Home is located at 2049 Dorchester Avenue in Boston, Massachusetts.

What do families say about The Boston Home?

The Boston Home carries a 4.1 out of 5 rating from 47 Google reviews. The Boston Home is a skilled nursing community in Boston that specializes in caring for adults with advanced multiple sclerosis and other progressive neurological conditions. Reviews are sharply split: several families describe warm, engaged staff and enriching outings, while others report serious lapses in care, communication, and cleanliness. Reviews on MyLivingChoice come from families who confirmed a connection to the community and appear with the reviewer's first name and last initial.

How did The Boston Home do on recent health and safety inspections?

The Boston Home had 4 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 2 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.

How can families visit The Boston Home?

Submit the Request Information form on this page, or contact The Boston Home directly, to arrange a tour. Sharing your timeline and care needs up front helps the community prepare for your visit.

Work at The Boston Home? Claim this listing to update photos, pricing, and details. It's free.

Nearby Communities

Other senior living options within 25 miles of Boston.

From $6,700/moPartner