Public Record
German Center for Extended Care
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Facility profile
- CMS overall rating
- 5 / 5
- Certified beds
- 133
- Avg. residents per day
- 128
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Inspection record
On record from CMS
- Citations on record
- 42
- Inspections on file
- 7
- Last inspection
- 2025-09-04
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Citations
42 citations on record
Each deficiency cited on a CMS health inspection of this facility, sourced from the federal record. Open a report for the raw CMS Scope and Severity grade on each finding.
What do CMS severity letters mean?
Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.
Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.
- 0353Generalpotential for harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- 0311Generalpotential for harm
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
- 0161Generalpotential for harm
Use approved construction type or materials.
- 0883Generalpotential for harm
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
- 0887Generalpotential for harm
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
- 0658Generalpotential for harm
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
- 0658Generalpotential for harm
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
- 0585Generalpotential for harm
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
- 0657Generalpotential for harm
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
- 0684Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- 0812Generalpotential for harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- 0161Generalpotential for harm
Use approved construction type or materials.
- 0311Generalpotential for harm
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
- 0362Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
- 0363Generalpotential for harm
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- 0521Generalpotential for harm
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- 0541Generalpotential for harm
Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.
- 0711Generalpotential for harm
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
- 0580Generalpotential for harm
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
- 0580Generalpotential for harm
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
- 0552Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
- 0550Generalpotential for harm
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
- 0353Generalpotential for harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- 0521Generalpotential for harm
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- 0541Generalpotential for harm
Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.
- 0711Generalpotential for harm
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
- 0712Generalpotential for harm
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- 0761Generalpotential for harm
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.
- 0914Generalpotential for harm
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
- 0004Generalpotential for harm
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
- 0026Generalpotential for harm
Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.
- 0037Generalpotential for harm
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
- 0039Generalpotential for harm
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
- 0161Generalpotential for harm
Use approved construction type or materials.
- 0311Generalpotential for harm
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
- 0658Generalpotential for harm
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
- 0686Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
- 0695Generalpotential for harm
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
- 0726Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
- 0759Generalpotential for harm
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
- 0812Generalpotential for harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- 0839Generalpotential for harm
Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws.
FAQ
Questions and answers
- What is German Center for Extended Care?
- German Center for Extended Care is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Boston, MA, tracked by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Its CMS Certification Number (CCN) is 225540.
- What is the CMS rating for German Center for Extended Care?
- German Center for Extended Care has a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. CMS rates nursing homes on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
- How many beds does German Center for Extended Care have?
- German Center for Extended Care is certified for 133 beds. It serves an average of 128 residents per day.
- How many citations does German Center for Extended Care have?
- German Center for Extended Care has 42 citations on record from CMS health inspections, each tied to a federal deficiency tag.
- When was German Center for Extended Care last inspected?
- German Center for Extended Care was last inspected on September 4, 2025. CMS surveys nursing homes about once a year and after complaints.
- What can I do if I have concerns about care at this facility?
- Start by raising the concern with the facility administrator or director of nursing. Every state also runs a free long-term care ombudsman program that advocates for residents and families; the federal Eldercare Locator at eldercare.acl.gov can connect you with yours. Complaints about quality of care can also be filed with your state survey agency.
*Sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). See the official record on CMS Care Compare. If you believe any information is inaccurate, report it here.
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