Cycle 1
Health 2025-09-04 · Fire 2025-09-04
0 health deficiencies
No concentrated health issue counts in this cycle.
3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)
Boston, MA
German Center For Extended Care
5-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with 3 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
2222 Centre Street, Boston, MA
(617) 325-1230
Overall
5 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
4 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
4 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
5 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
133
Certified beds
Average residents
127
Average occupied residents
Ownership
Non-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Chelsea Jewish Lifecare
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1992-02-02
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.59
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.81
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.48
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
3.54
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
20%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
25%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.4 |
1.9
0.5 pts better
|
1.9
0.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 0.6 |
1.5
0.9 pts better
|
1.8
1.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 99.5% |
92.2%
7.3 pts better
|
93.4%
6.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 99.1% |
94.8%
4.3 pts better
|
95.5%
3.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 4.2% |
3.5%
0.7 pts worse
|
3.3%
0.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 18.8% |
12.0%
6.8 pts worse
|
11.4%
7.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 8.9% |
5.2%
3.7 pts worse
|
5.4%
3.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 13.5% |
19.2%
5.7 pts better
|
19.6%
6.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 12.8% |
22.5%
9.7 pts better
|
16.7%
3.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 4.2% |
17.7%
13.5 pts better
|
16.3%
12.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 18.3% |
17.6%
0.7 pts worse
|
14.9%
3.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.5% |
1.0%
0.5 pts better
|
1.0%
0.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.7% |
2.0%
1.3 pts better
|
1.7%
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 10.7% |
21.7%
11 pts better
|
19.8%
9.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 4.4% |
4.6%
0.2 pts better
|
5.1%
0.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 98.3% |
77.1%
21.2 pts better
|
81.7%
16.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 9.4% |
11.8%
2.4 pts better
|
12.0%
2.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.0% |
1.3%
1.3 pts better
|
1.6%
1.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 95.5% |
77.7%
17.8 pts better
|
79.7%
15.8 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 27.3% |
25.8%
1.5 pts worse
|
23.9%
3.4 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2024-08-30 · Fire 2024-08-30
9 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (3 deficiencies)
7 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)
Cycle 3
Health 2023-08-17 · Fire 2023-08-17
11 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Rights (3 deficiencies)
13 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (4 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-09-04
K161 · Construction Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Use approved construction type or materials.
Corrected 2025-11-01
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-09-04
K311 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
Corrected 2025-11-01
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-09-04
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-11-01
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-08-30
K161 · Construction Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Use approved construction type or materials.
Corrected 2024-12-02
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-08-30
K311 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
Corrected 2024-12-02
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-08-30
K362 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
Corrected 2024-10-27
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-08-30
K363 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2024-11-10
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-08-30
K521 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2024-10-12
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-08-30
K541 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.
Corrected 2024-10-30
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-08-30
K711 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Corrected 2024-11-15
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-17
E26 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.
Corrected 2023-10-23
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-17
E37 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
Corrected 2023-10-23
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-17
E39 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Corrected 2023-10-23
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-17
E4 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Corrected 2023-10-23
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-17
K161 · Construction Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Use approved construction type or materials.
Corrected 2023-11-03
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-17
K311 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
Corrected 2023-11-10
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-17
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-10-23
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-17
K521 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2023-10-23
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-17
K541 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.
Corrected 2023-10-23
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-17
K711 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Corrected 2023-10-23
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-17
K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2023-10-23
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-17
K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2023-10-23
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-17
K914 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Corrected 2023-10-23
Inspection history
Recent health citations
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-02-27
F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2025-03-29
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-02-27
F883 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected 2025-03-29
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-02-27
F887 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2025-03-29
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-08-30
F585 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
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 2024-09-30
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-08-30
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-09-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-08-30
F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2024-09-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-08-30
F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2024-09-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-08-30
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-09-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-02
F580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2024-06-16
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-17
F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2023-09-14
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-17
F726 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
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 2023-09-14
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-17
F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2023-09-14
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-17
F552 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected 2023-09-14
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-17
F580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2023-09-14
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-17
F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2023-09-14
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-17
F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2023-09-14
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-17
F759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2023-09-14
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-17
F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
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 2023-09-14
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-17
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2023-09-14
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-17
F839 · Administration Deficiencies
Health
Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws.
Corrected 2023-09-14
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
Ownership
Anfang, Stuart
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
Barenthaler, Heidi
Corporate Director · Individual
Berman, Adam
Corporate Director · Individual
Berman, Barry
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
Birle, Hans
Corporate Director · Individual
Birle, Hans
Corporate Officer · Individual
Bridge, U Barbara
Corporate Director · Individual
Brinkhaus, Heinz
Corporate Director · Individual
Carberry, John
Corporate Director · Individual
Chelsea Jewish Lifecare Inc
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Dilger, Erik
Corporate Director · Individual
Diop, Babacar
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
Goldsmith, Susan
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
Grueneich, Armin
Corporate Director · Individual
Heise, Lars
Corporate Director · Individual
Hentschel, Dirk
Corporate Director · Individual
Legacy Lifecare Inc
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Maclellan, Genevieve
Corporate Director · Individual
Maclellan, Genevieve
Corporate Officer · Individual
Pieleanu, Adrian
Contracted Managing Employee · Individual
Richman, Gilda
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
Santerre, Jennifer
Corporate Officer · Individual
Schwartz, Marie
Corporate Director · Individual
Soeldner, Carol
Corporate Director · Individual
Stehling, Roswitha
Corporate Director · Individual
Toegel, Hans
Corporate Director · Individual
Von Rosenstiel, Philipp
Corporate Director · Individual
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