Cycle 1
Health 2025-05-07 · Fire 2025-05-07
7 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (2 deficiencies)
3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)
Longmeadow, MA
Julian J Levitt Family Nursing Home
4-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with $11,468 in total fines with 7 recent health deficiencies with 3 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
770 Converse Street, Longmeadow, MA
(413) 567-6211
Overall
4 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
3 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
3 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
5 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
200
Certified beds
Average residents
181
Average occupied residents
Ownership
Non-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Chelsea Jewish Lifecare
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1967-01-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Chain footprint
5 facilities
Chain averages 5 overall / 4 health / 4 staffing / 4 quality stars
Changed ownership
No
Within the last 12 months
Family council
Yes
Resident and family council reported
Sprinklers
Yes
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.37
Registered nurse staffing · state 0.65 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
1.09
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.96 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
2.45
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.26 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
3.91
All reported nurse hours · state 3.86 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
1.46
RN + LPN hours · state 1.60 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
3.58
Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.45 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
0.31
Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.46 · national 0.47
Physical therapist
0.06
Reported PT staffing · state 0.08 · national 0.07
Adjusted RN hours
0.34
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
3.62
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.48
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
40%
Annual RN turnover · state 45% · national 45%
Total nurse turnover
40%
Annual nurse turnover · state 40% · national 46%
SNF VBP
Value-based purchasing
Program rank
2,463
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
49.66
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
1.0037
Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.
Program components
How the VBP score is built
Readmission
5.12
Baseline 20.94% · Performance 19.06% · Measure score 5.12 · Achievement 5.12 · Improvement 4.31
Healthcare-associated infections
8.37
Baseline 5.58% · Performance 5.33% · Measure score 8.37 · Achievement 8.37 · Improvement 3.68
Total nurse turnover
4.89
Performance 43.69% · Measure score 4.89 · Achievement 4.89 · This facility did not have sufficient data to calculate a baseline period measure result.
Adjusted total nurse staffing
1.49
Baseline 3.4 hours · Performance 3.50 hours · Measure score 1.49 · Achievement 1.49 · Improvement 0
SNF QRP
Medicare quality reporting measures
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | 10.16% |
10.72%
0.6 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 545 · Observed rate 8.99% · Lower 95% interval 8.21% |
| Discharge to community | 58.54% |
50.57%
8 pts better
|
Better than the National Rate · Eligible stays 507 · Observed rate 54.83% · Lower 95% interval 54.11% |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | 0.85 |
1.02
0.2 pts better
|
|
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | 99.31% |
95.27%
4 pts better
|
Numerator 288 · Denominator 290 |
| Falls with major injury | 1.38% |
0.77%
0.6 pts worse
|
Numerator 4 · Denominator 290 |
| Discharge self-care score | 50.91% |
53.69%
2.8 pts worse
|
Numerator 112 · Denominator 220 |
| Discharge mobility score | 56.36% |
50.94%
5.4 pts better
|
Numerator 124 · Denominator 220 |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | 2.76% |
2.29%
0.5 pts worse
|
Numerator 8 · Denominator 290 · Adjusted rate 2.86% |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | 5.33% |
7.12%
1.8 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 323 · Observed rate 3.72% · Lower 95% interval 3.59% |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 9.52% |
8.2%
1.3 pts better
|
Numerator 20 · Denominator 210 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | 53.03% |
42%
11 pts better
|
Numerator 175 · Denominator 330 |
| Discharge function score | 59.09% |
56.45%
2.6 pts better
|
Numerator 130 · Denominator 220 |
| Transfer of health information to provider | 91.38% |
95.95%
4.6 pts worse
|
Numerator 53 · Denominator 58 |
| Transfer of health information to patient | 96.58% |
96.28%
0.3 pts better
|
Numerator 141 · Denominator 146 |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | 41.84% |
25.2%
16.6 pts better
|
Numerator 59 · Denominator 141 |
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.1 |
1.9
0.8 pts better
|
1.9
0.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.1 · Observed 0.9 · Expected 1.5 · Used in QM five-star |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 0.8 |
1.5
0.7 pts better
|
1.8
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 0.8 · Observed 0.7 · Expected 1.4 · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 97.6% |
92.2%
5.4 pts better
|
93.4%
4.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 98.0% · Q2 97.8% · Q3 96.6% · Q4 98.0% · 4Q avg 97.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 100.0% |
94.8%
5.2 pts better
|
95.5%
4.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 100.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 3.9% |
3.5%
0.4 pts worse
|
3.3%
0.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.9% · Q2 4.3% · Q3 4.1% · Q4 3.4% · 4Q avg 3.9% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 16.7% |
12.0%
4.7 pts worse
|
11.4%
5.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 18.3% · Q2 16.4% · Q3 13.8% · Q4 18.3% · 4Q avg 16.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 1.2% |
5.2%
4 pts better
|
5.4%
4.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.5% · Q2 0.9% · Q3 0.8% · Q4 1.6% · 4Q avg 1.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 12.0% |
19.2%
7.2 pts better
|
19.6%
7.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 13.7% · Q2 12.5% · Q3 10.7% · Q4 10.9% · 4Q avg 12.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 15.8% |
22.5%
6.7 pts better
|
16.7%
0.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 14.4% · Q2 16.9% · Q3 16.0% · Q4 16.2% · 4Q avg 15.8% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 20.5% |
17.7%
2.8 pts worse
|
16.3%
4.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 31.2% · Q2 30.2% · Q3 14.3% · Q4 7.4% · 4Q avg 20.5% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 16.9% |
17.6%
0.7 pts better
|
14.9%
2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 25.9% · Q2 20.8% · Q3 11.5% · Q4 9.3% · 4Q avg 16.9% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.3% |
1.0%
0.7 pts better
|
1.0%
0.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.6% · Q2 0.6% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.3% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 0.7% · Q2 0.7% · Q3 0.7% · Q4 0.7% · 4Q avg 0.7% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 20.8% |
21.7%
0.9 pts better
|
19.8%
1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 19.3% · Q2 27.4% · Q3 26.1% · Q4 10.9% · 4Q avg 20.8% |
| 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 · Q1 5.3% · Q2 4.4% · Q3 4.0% · Q4 4.0% · 4Q avg 4.4% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 98.0% |
77.1%
20.9 pts better
|
81.7%
16.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 97.1% · Q2 99.1% · Q3 98.1% · Q4 97.5% · 4Q avg 98.0% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 6.9% |
11.8%
4.9 pts better
|
12.0%
5.1 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 6.9% · Observed 6.0% · Expected 9.8% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 1.3% |
1.3%
About the same
|
1.6%
0.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.4% · Q2 2.2% · Q3 1.4% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 1.3% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 96.8% |
77.7%
19.1 pts better
|
79.7%
17.1 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 96.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 20.8% |
25.8%
5 pts better
|
23.9%
3.1 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 20.8% · Observed 18.1% · Expected 20.8% · Used in QM five-star |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2024-02-21 · Fire 2024-02-21
12 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (5 deficiencies)
4 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)
Cycle 3
Health 2022-08-16 · Fire 2022-08-16
2 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (2 deficiencies)
5 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Services (2 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-07
K291 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2025-06-20
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-07
K341 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Corrected 2025-06-20
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-07
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2025-06-20
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-21
E41 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Corrected 2024-04-12
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-21
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2024-04-12
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-21
K211 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2024-04-12
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-21
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-04-12
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-08-16
E41 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Corrected 2022-09-19
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-08-16
K521 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2022-09-06
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-08-16
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2022-09-12
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-08-16
K531 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.
Corrected 2022-09-12
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-08-16
K321 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2022-09-09
Inspection history
Recent health citations
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-07
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-06-20
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-07
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 2025-06-20
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-07
F644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected 2025-06-20
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-07
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-06-20
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-07
F685 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Corrected 2025-06-20
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-07
F773 · Administration Deficiencies
Health
Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
Corrected 2025-06-20
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-07
F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2025-06-20
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-09
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-11-22
G · Actual harm
2024-05-21
F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2024-06-10
G · Actual harm
2024-05-21
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-06-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-04-10
F583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected 2024-04-09
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-21
F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2024-03-30
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-21
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-03-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-21
F558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2024-03-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-21
F655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected 2024-03-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-21
F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2024-03-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-21
F685 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Corrected 2024-03-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-21
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 2024-03-30
B · Minimal harm
2024-02-21
F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2024-03-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-08-16
F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2022-09-08
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-08-16
F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2022-09-08
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
$11,468
2024-05-21
Fine
Fine · fine $11,468
Fine
Ownership
Chelsea Jewish Lifecare Inc
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Jgs Lifecare Corporation
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Albert, Jane
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Albert, Jane
Corporate Director · Individual
Albert, Jane
Corporate Officer · Individual
Anfang, Stuart
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Anfang, Stuart
Corporate Director · Individual
Anfang, Stuart
Corporate Officer · Individual
Berman, Adam
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Berman, Adam
Corporate Director · Individual
Berman, Adam
Corporate Officer · Individual
Berman, Barry
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Brudnick, Jeffrey
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Carmel, Lauren
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Carr, Christopher
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Carr, Christopher
Corporate Director · Individual
Casartello, Carol
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Casartello, Carol
Corporate Director · Individual
Casartello, Carol
Corporate Officer · Individual
Chelsea Jewish Lifecare Inc
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Crescenzo, Donna
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
D'agostino, Rudy
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
D'agostino, Rudy
Corporate Director · Individual
D'agostino, Rudy
Corporate Officer · Individual
Dane, Steven
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Dane, Steven
Corporate Director · Individual
Ditusa, Jodi
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Ditusa, Jodi
Corporate Director · Individual
Feinstein, Michelle
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Feinstein, Michelle
Corporate Director · Individual
Fiebelkorn, Douglas
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Finkel, Martha
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Finkel, Martha
Corporate Director · Individual
Foreman, Sharon
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Formaggioni, Elizabeth
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Goldsmith, Susan
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Goldsmith, Susan
Corporate Director · Individual
Greenberg, Peter
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Greenberg, Peter
Corporate Director · Individual
Greenspan, Howard
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Halpern, Richard
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Halpern, Richard
Corporate Director · Individual
Jagadeesan, Udaya
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Jenkins, Brie
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Jgs Lifecare Corporation
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Kline, Susan
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Kline, Susan
Corporate Director · Individual
Lazarus, Gerald
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Lazarus, Gerald
Corporate Director · Individual
M&T Bank
5% Or Greater Security Interest · Organization
M&T Bank
5% Or Greater Mortgage Interest · Organization
Machia, Michael
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Megas, Susan
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Megas, Susan
Corporate Director · Individual
Milewska, Nancy
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Mortensen, Carol
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Mullen, Elizabeth
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Richman, Gilda
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Rosenthal, James
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Rosenthal, James
Corporate Director · Individual
Santerre, Jennifer
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Santerre, Jennifer
Corporate Officer · Individual
Turowsky, Neesa
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Wagner, Stephen
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Wallace, Bryon
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Webber, Michael
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Webber, Michael
Corporate Director · Individual
Weiss, Judy
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Whitten, Robert
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
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East Longmeadow Skilled Nursing Center
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4-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with 8 recent health deficiencies with 5 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
#2
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East Longmeadow, MA
2-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with $16,720 in total fines with 13 recent health deficiencies with 2 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
#3
Chestnut Hill Health and Rehabilitation Center LLC
East Longmeadow, MA
2-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with 9 recent health deficiencies with 9 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
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