LAUREL RIDGE REHAB AND SKILLED CARE CENTER
174 FOREST HILLS STREET, Boston, MA 02130
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How LAUREL RIDGE REHAB AND SKILLED CARE CENTER Compares
LAUREL RIDGE REHAB AND SKILLED CARE CENTER is a 120-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Boston, Massachusetts. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Massachusetts average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures, rated 5 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (1.3%) is below the Massachusetts average of 3.5%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 120 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 89% occupied.
Among the 11 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Boston, 5 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.4 stars.
By the numbers vs. Massachusetts average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 14.2% — better than the Massachusetts average of 21.3% (33% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 1.3% — better than the Massachusetts average of 3.5% (62% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 5.4% — worse than the Massachusetts average of 4.3%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 24.5% — better than the Massachusetts average of 25.8%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Massachusetts averages across 341 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask LAUREL RIDGE REHAB AND SKILLED CARE CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing LAUREL RIDGE REHAB AND SKILLED CARE CENTER with other nursing homes in Boston.
What keeps LAUREL RIDGE REHAB AND SKILLED CARE CENTER's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help LAUREL RIDGE REHAB AND SKILLED CARE CENTER keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 14.2% here versus 21.3% across Massachusetts. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help LAUREL RIDGE REHAB AND SKILLED CARE CENTER keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.3% here versus 3.5% across Massachusetts. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at LAUREL RIDGE REHAB AND SKILLED CARE CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains LAUREL RIDGE REHAB AND SKILLED CARE CENTER's rating advantage in Boston?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 3.4 stars across 11 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at LAUREL RIDGE REHAB AND SKILLED CARE CENTER?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Boston
Boston sits in Suffolk County, where adults 65 and older make up about 12.0% of the population — a lower share of seniors than Massachusetts as a whole (16.5% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 96,191 (12.0%)
- Median age
- 33.0 years
- Median household income
- $74,881
- Median home value
- $547,300
Demographics for Suffolk County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Boston.
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