Edgar P. Benjamin Healthcare Center

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120 Fisher Avenue
Boston, MA 02120
T (617) 738-1500
F (617) 738-6560
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  • Recent Announcements
    • December 10, 2025 – Invitation to Question-and-Answer Session with the Receiver
    • October 31, 2025 – Notice of Virtual Public Hearing
    • October 8, 2025 – Public Announcement Concerning the Benjamin Healthcare Center
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Benjamin families and guardians are invited to a Question-and-Answer Session with the Receiver Joseph D. Feaster, Jr. to discuss the current status of the Benjamin Healthcare Center. This update session will take place on Wednesday evening, December 17, 2025, at 5:30 PM in the Benjamin dining room. If you cannot attend in person, you may join by Zoom. To request the Zoom link, please contact Dianne Wilkerson at dwilkerson@epbhc.org. We appreciate your support of the Benjamin and hope to see you at the Question-and-Answer session. (Posted: December 10, 2025) Top of page…
NOTICE OF VIRTUAL PUBLIC HEARING Applicant: Allaire Health Services Facilities: Benjamin Healthcare Center Date: Thursday, November 6th, 2025 Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Phone Number: 888-603-8917 Passcode: 7412210 To Whom It May Concern: On October 3, 2025, The Department of Public Health, Division of Health Care Facility Licensure and Certification (the “Department”) received notification from Allaire Health Services (the “Applicant”) of a proposed change in ownership of Benjamin Healthcare Center in Boston, MA. Pursuant to 105 CMR 153.022(B), The Department, in conjunction with the Applicant, has scheduled a hearing to be held regarding the proposed change of ownership. This hearing will be held virtually by conference call in order to promote public access. At this hearing the Applicant will be provided the opportunity to describe their plans for the future of Benjamin Healthcare Center. The Department will provide interested parties with the opportunity to present their comments on the proposed change of ownership. The hearing is scheduled for Thursday, November 6th, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Members of the public and other interested parties may join the hearing by phone using the following information: Phone Number: 888-603-8917 Passcode: 7412210 Written comments concerning this matter may be submitted to the Department of Public Health, Division of Health Care Facility Licensure and Certification, Attn: Licensure Unit Coordinator, 67 Forest Street, Marlborough, MA 01752 or by email to HFLLicenseAction@Mass.Gov. Comments will be accepted up to 11:59 PM on November 6th. All written comments submitted to the Department may be posted on the Department’s website and released in response to a request for public records. Subsequent to the hearing, the Department will make a determination as to whether Allaire Health Services is suitable and responsible for licensure under the requirements set forth in M.G.L. c. 111 s. 71. The Department shall take any written comments and comments presented at the hearing into consideration in its determination of the suitability and responsibility of the Applicant. If you have any questions or comments, please contact Walter Mackie at Walter.Mackie@Mass.Gov. Sincerely, Stephen Davis, Director See notice here. (Posted: Friday, October 31, 2025) Top of page…
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT CONCERNING THE BENJAMIN HEALTHCARE CENTER 120 FISHER AVENUE BOSTON, MA 02120 The Benjamin Healthcare Center, LLC, 120 Fisher Avenue, Boston, MA 02120 (the “Buyer”) has submitted an application to the Department of Public Health, Division of Health Care Facility Licensure and Certification (the “Department”) for a proposed change in ownership of The Benjamin Healthcare Center, 120 Fisher Avenue, Boston, MA 02120 (the “Facility”). The Buyer, if deemed suitable by the Department, intends to purchase the Facility from the current owner, Edgar P. Benjamin Healthcare Center, Inc. (the “Seller”). There will be no changes in the bed capacity or the services provided by the Facility. A public hearing may be requested upon petition by any group of ten adults. Such petition shall include the name, address and signature of each adult and designate one member as the representative of the group. Written comments concerning the Buyer’s ability to provide quality long-term care services and petitions for a public hearing may be addressed to the Department of Public Health, Division of Health Care Facility Licensure and Certification via email at HFLLicenseAction@state.ma.us or sent via mail to 67 Forest Street, Marlborough, MA 01752 for a period of 14 days following this publication. All written or oral comments submitted to the Department may be posted on the Department’s website and released in response to a request for public records. See public announcement here. (Posted: Wednesday, October 8, 2025)

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As of Wednesday, April 3, 2024, Edgar P. Benjamin Healthcare Center is under receivership. Joseph D. Feaster, Jr. is the appointed receiver. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Table of Contents
  • General Information
  • Vaccine Information
  • Visitors
  • Contacting Residents
  • Medical Check of Residents
  • Testing 
  • Nursing
  • Barber and Salon Services
  • Admissions
  • Activities
  • Dining
  • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
  • Healthcare Worker Appreciation
  • Donations
  • Media Information
  • Update History
  Edgar P. Benjamin Healthcare Center (EPBHC) is firmly committed to helping protect the health and safety of our residents–your family member, your friend, or your community member. We closely monitor the community and comply with public health guidance. Here is additional information regarding policies and procedures to help provide the best care at the EPBHC.  Please help us by reading and following these policies and procedures.  These policies and procedures are not exhaustive nor detailed, and this information may change at any time.

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GENERAL INFORMATION This facility will follow any orders and guidelines provided through local, state, and federal partners regarding the care of our residents, including those published by the Commissioner of Public Health, Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

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VACCINE INFORMATION Edgar P. Benjamin Healthcare Center follows the latest vaccination requirements for employees, staff, and contractors. The 2024-2025 annual vaccinations are available for our residents. If you are a healthcare proxy for any of our residents and would like to consent for these annual vaccinations, please reach out to our director of nursing. We were proud to be the first healthcare facility in Massachusetts to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. See media coverage of the vaccine distribution for the initial COVID-19 vaccines.

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VISITORS We welcome visits with our residents.  Changes to the guidelines may happen at any point to comply with federal, state, local, facility, and medical guidance. If you are unable to visit in person your family member or friend, you may see more information in the next section “Contacting Residents (Family Member/Friend).”

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CONTACTING RESIDENTS (FAMILY MEMBER/FRIEND) We encourage you to continue to call our residents.  Telephone calls may be made directly to resident rooms or the unit resident phones.  A list of cordless unit phones is below:
  • 1 East Residents:  617-566-1385
  • 1 West Residents: 617-566-1402
  • 2 East Residents:  617-566-1405
  • 2 West Residents: 617-566-1429 *You may need to contact the receptionist or social services for your family member’s or friend’s current room assignment.
We kindly ask that nursing stations not be called to speak with a resident.  This request will allow our amazing nursing staff to focus on providing the necessary care to our residents.

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MEDICAL CHECK OF RESIDENTS We understand your concern for our residents.  In order to provide the best care for your family member or friend, we ask that you do not call the nursing stations for updates on the medical condition of our residents.  If the medical condition of your family member changes, we will contact the listed health care proxy or emergency contact.  If you would like to receive information on a resident, please contact the social worker’s office.

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TESTING EPBHC follows the guidance and recommendations from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) National Healthcare Safety Network (NSHN) and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) regarding testing and screening of residents and staff. Residents are continuously checked for symptoms and related symptoms of influenza, COVID, and other respiratory diseases.

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NURSING We appreciate the diligent and hard work of our nursing staff.  They are working tirelessly to ensure that our residents are well taken care of.

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BARBER AND SALON SERVICES We have made adjustments to ensure our residents are looking their best. Arrangements may be made for our resident to schedule an appointment.

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ADMISSIONS EPBHC is providing on-going care for our community and is taking admissions.  Please call and speak with or leave a voicemail message for our admissions director to get more information about our facility and our nursing.

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ACTIVITIES Group activities are being scheduled in our dining rooms to provide the most space available. Our Activities Department is assisting to make sure that our residents are in contact with family members and friends. For information on in-person visitations, please see the visitors section

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DINING Our dining halls are open.  The residents are enjoying meals in our first and second floor dining areas.  In addition, meal service is still provided and served to resident’s room.

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PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) Face masks are available to all residents, staff, healthcare workers, and visitors.

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HEALTHCARE WORKER APPRECIATION All of the EPBHC staff are essential workers.  They are front-line workers in caring for our residents during this pandemic.  Our staff forms the backbone of the standard of EPBHC care provided to your family member or friend. We appreciate our staff’s commitment and dedication.  If you would like to show your appreciation or express words of gratitude to our staff, please contact the Human Resources Department.

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DONATIONS As a non-profit, donations are always appreciated.  If you would like to make a donation, please contact our Activities Department. Please note, at this time, certain non-monetary donations to our residents may be limited to ensure their health and safety.

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MEDIA INFORMATION Members of the Media are encouraged to contact the EPBHC Interim Administrator, Alex Ringkamp, for information. See media coverage of the vaccine distribution at EPBHC.

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UPDATE HISTORY August 13, 2025: Updated references and contact information April 3, 2024: Updated Donation and Media contacts February 8, 2021: Moved Update History (Announcements; Updates) For a list of major updates.

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