The Center At Advocate
Public record summary
About this facility — The Center At Advocate
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.
Facility background
Ownership & operator
Registered owners & officers
Regulatory standing
Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)
Services & coverage
Inspection record
Kitchen & food safety
7 earlier / fire-safety inspections (67 citations)
Federal penalties
Visitor reviews
★★★★★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…”
