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The Center At Advocate

111 ORIENT AVENUE, EAST BOSTON, MA, 02128
(617) 455-6115
190 licensed beds
★★★★★1/5CMS Five-Star overall1/5 health inspections2/5 staffing2/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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Bed capacity
190
CMS facility ID
225413
Care type
Nursing home
County
Suffolk
Facility name
The Center At Advocate
Street address
111 ORIENT AVENUE
City / state / ZIP
East Boston, MA 02128
Phone
(617) 455-6115

The Center At Advocate is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in East Boston, Massachusetts. It is licensed for 190 beds — well above the median for skilled nursing facilities in Massachusetts (123 beds).

It is one of 1 senior care facility in East Boston and 341 skilled nursing facilities across Massachusetts. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

Federal inspectors have cited The Center At Advocate 78 times across 9 inspections in the last three years, including 3 food-safety citations, and CMS has imposed $69,000 in fines. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.

This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on August 31, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Ownership type
For profit - Limited Liability company

Registered owners & officers

111 Orient Propco Llc
Additional disclosable party — since 2025
Advocate Opco Trust
Indirect owner — since 2025
Apfelbaum, Naftali
Indirect owner · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2025
Asma 1 Llc
Additional disclosable party — since 2025
Bh 1 Ma Llc
Additional disclosable party — since 2025
Brass Ma Trust
Indirect owner — since 2025
Bsd Elm Trust
Indirect owner — since 2025
Care Network Services Llc
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2025
Gelbwachs, Gittell
Indirect owner · Additional disclosable party — since 2025
Likhi, Rishi
Additional disclosable party — since 2025
Ma 1 Holdco Opco Llc
Direct owner — since 2025
Nbh Bank
Mortgage holder — since 2025
Neville, Anne
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2025
Ofg Magenta Llc
Indirect owner — since 2025
Rabinowitz, Devorah
Indirect owner · Additional disclosable party — since 2025
Salzman, David
Indirect owner — since 2025
Support Opco Descendants Trust
Indirect owner — since 2025
Tja Hc Holdings Llc
Indirect owner — since 2025
Twomagnets Llc
Additional disclosable party — since 2025

Regulatory standing

Licensed / certified since
1990-07-01
CMS overall rating
1 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
11 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
$69,000 total
Last standard inspection
2025-06-05
Nurse staffing
3.3 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges
$371 per day (≈ $11,280/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
50% Medicaid · 9% Medicare · 41% private/other
Occupancy
70% (fiscal year 2023)
Vs. state median
24% below the MA median of $489/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds
190
Medicare
Accepted
Medicaid
Accepted
Wheelchair accessible
entrance and parking
Visiting hours
Daily Open 24 hours
Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report; hours/accessibility via Google · last verified 2026-08-31. Facilities can submit a correction.
Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 3 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.
2025-12-19Health inspectionComplaint-triggered3 citations
F-0561
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected 2025-11-21
F-0658
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2026-02-11
F-0880
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2026-02-11
2025-06-05Health inspection8 citations
F-0585
D · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2025-06-30
F-0656
D · No harm found
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2025-06-30
F-0658
D · No harm found
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2025-06-30
F-0677
D · No harm found
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2025-06-30
F-0686
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2025-06-30
F-0699
D · No harm found
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Corrected 2025-06-30
F-0761
D · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2025-06-30
F-0842
D · No harm found
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2025-06-30
7 earlier / fire-safety inspections (67 citations)
2025-04-23Health inspectionComplaint-triggered6 citations
F-0553
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Corrected 2025-05-21
F-0558
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2025-05-21
F-0689
G · Actual harmFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-05-21
F-0700
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Corrected 2025-05-21
F-0760
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2025-03-29
F-0842
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2025-05-21
2024-11-04Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0658
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2024-12-20
2024-06-10Health inspection28 citations
F-0550
D · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2024-06-27
F-0584
D · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected 2024-06-27
F-0607
D · No harm found
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected 2024-06-27
F-0609
D · No harm found
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2024-06-27
F-0645
D · No harm found
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected 2024-06-27
F-0656
E · No harm found
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2024-06-27
F-0657
D · No harm found
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2024-06-27
F-0677
D · No harm found
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2024-06-27
F-0688
G · Actual harm
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected 2024-06-27
F-0689
D · No harm found
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-06-27
F-0690
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected 2024-06-27
F-0698
D · No harm found
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2024-06-27
F-0699
D · No harm found
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Corrected 2024-06-27
F-0726
E · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2024-06-27
F-0730
F · No harm found
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected 2024-06-27
F-0740
J · Immediate jeopardy
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Corrected 2024-06-27
F-0742
J · Immediate jeopardy
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.
Corrected 2024-06-27
F-0745
G · Actual harm
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Corrected 2024-06-27
F-0759
D · No harm found
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2024-06-27
F-0760
D · No harm found
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2024-06-27
F-0761
E · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2024-06-27
F-0805
D · No harm foundFood safety
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected 2024-06-27
F-0835
J · Immediate jeopardy
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected 2024-06-27
F-0838
D · No harm found
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
Corrected 2024-06-27
F-0842
D · No harm found
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2024-06-27
F-0880
E · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-06-27
F-0882
F · No harm found
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Corrected 2024-06-27
F-0919
D · No harm found
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected 2024-06-27
2023-04-26Health inspection20 citations
F-0552
D · No harm found
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected 2023-05-22
F-0580
D · No harm found
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2023-05-22
F-0600
D · No harm found
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2023-05-22
F-0607
E · No harm found
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected 2023-05-22
F-0609
E · No harm found
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2023-05-22
F-0610
D · No harm found
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2023-05-22
F-0623
B · No harm found
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected 2023-05-22
F-0625
B · No harm found
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected 2023-05-22
F-0656
D · No harm found
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2023-05-22
F-0677
D · No harm found
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2023-05-22
F-0684
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2023-05-22
F-0685
D · No harm found
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Corrected 2023-05-22
F-0689
G · Actual harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-05-22
F-0690
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected 2023-05-22
F-0695
D · No harm found
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2023-05-22
F-0697
D · No harm found
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2023-05-22
F-0757
D · No harm found
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected 2023-05-22
F-0791
D · No harm found
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected 2023-05-22
F-0808
D · No harm foundFood safety
Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.
Corrected 2023-05-22
F-0812
E · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2023-05-22
2025-06-05Fire-safety inspection7 citations
E-0004
F · No harm found
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Corrected 2025-07-20
E-0039
F · No harm found
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Corrected 2025-07-20
K-0311
F · No harm found
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
Corrected 2025-07-20
K-0351
F · No harm found
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2025-07-20
K-0361
F · No harm found
Ensure that waiting areas, nurse’s stations, gift shops, and cooking facilities, open to the corridor are properly protected.
Corrected 2025-07-20
K-0914
F · No harm found
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Corrected 2025-07-20
K-0923
D · No harm found
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2025-07-20
2024-06-10Fire-safety inspection1 citation
K-0761
D · No harm found
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2024-07-01
2023-04-26Fire-safety inspection4 citations
K-0353
F · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-05-26
K-0354
F · No harm found
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
Corrected 2023-05-26
K-0712
F · No harm found
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2023-05-26
K-0761
F · No harm found
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2023-05-26

Federal penalties

2025-04-23Fine$15,316
2024-06-10Fine$53,684
Total fines$69,000
Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 225413.
What people say on Google.
4.1129 ratings on Google
★★★★★Felipe Florew · 2026-06-07 · via Google

“This is what I truly call feeling right at home! I’ve shared my thoughts about this center before, but there’s always more to say. How could I not mention the delicious food and, most importantly, the dedication, compassion, and hard work that everyone puts into caring for our loved ones each and every day? It’s clear that so much heart goes into making this a welcoming and comfortable place for a…”

★Pastora Michelle Ozuna Yarde (ISAJ) · 2026-03-01 · via Google

“I am deeply disappointed with the quality of nursing care at this facility. While some staff members are polite and helpful, the nursing team has repeatedly shown unprofessional behavior, poor communication, and a lack of compassion. These issues have affected my loved one’s comfort and safety. I hope management takes these concerns seriously and improves the standard of care.”

★Maria Ennever · 2026-06-11 · via Google

“On June 5, 2026, I flew from Florida to Boston, a three-hour flight, with the sole purpose of visiting my father, Jose Morillo, who resides at The Center at Advocate, located at 111 Orient Avenue, East Boston, MA 02128. As his daughter, I was looking forward to spending quality time with him and ensuring that he was receiving the care and dignity that every elderly resident deserves. Unfortunatel…”

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Ownership & corporate history

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Inspection citations — last 5 years

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Civil & criminal lawsuits

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Active civil suits
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Federal dockets
CDC infection data
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Citations, owner history, lawsuits — decoded into one PDF.
Sources we pull for this facility.
Source
CMS Nursing Home Compare
data.cms.gov Provider Data Catalog
Last verified 2026-08-31
Source
Google Business Profile
Photos, reviews & hours
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Secretary of State filings
Entity & officer search
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PACER federal dockets
pacer.uscourts.gov
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