0 health deficiencies
No concentrated health issue counts in this cycle.
9 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)
Chelsea, MA
5-star overall rating with 5-star inspections with 9 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
17 Lafayette Avenue, Chelsea, MA
(617) 884-6766
Overall
5 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
5 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
4 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
3 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
123
Certified beds
Average residents
114
Average occupied residents
Ownership
Non-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Chelsea Jewish Lifecare
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1990-07-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
0.60
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.76
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.71
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
3.72
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
31%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
23%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 3.1 |
1.9
1.2 pts worse
|
1.9
1.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 0.9 |
1.5
0.6 pts better
|
1.8
0.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 100.0% |
92.2%
7.8 pts better
|
93.4%
6.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| 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 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 2.6% |
3.5%
0.9 pts better
|
3.3%
0.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 30.0% |
12.0%
18 pts worse
|
11.4%
18.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 5.6% |
5.2%
0.4 pts worse
|
5.4%
0.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 7.1% |
19.2%
12.1 pts better
|
19.6%
12.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 20.7% |
22.5%
1.8 pts better
|
16.7%
4 pts worse
|
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 | 15.2% |
17.7%
2.5 pts better
|
16.3%
1.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 9.7% |
17.6%
7.9 pts better
|
14.9%
5.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 1.0% |
1.0%
About the same
|
1.0%
About the same
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.2% |
2.0%
1.8 pts better
|
1.7%
1.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 1.4% |
21.7%
20.3 pts better
|
19.8%
18.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 4.6% |
4.6%
About the same
|
5.1%
0.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 100.0% |
77.1%
22.9 pts better
|
81.7%
18.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| 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 | 100.0% |
77.7%
22.3 pts better
|
79.7%
20.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
Survey summary
No concentrated health issue counts in this cycle.
9 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (3 deficiencies)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (1 deficiency)
5 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (3 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
Corrected 2025-07-03
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2025-07-03
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-07-03
Fire Safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2025-07-03
Fire Safety
Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.
Corrected 2025-07-03
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2025-07-03
Fire Safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2025-07-03
Fire Safety
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Corrected 2025-07-03
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2025-07-03
Fire Safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2023-04-17
Fire Safety
Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-04-17
Fire Safety
Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.
Corrected 2023-04-10
Fire Safety
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Corrected 2023-04-10
Fire Safety
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Corrected 2023-04-10
Inspection history
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2024-05-29
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2024-05-29
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2024-05-29
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2023-03-31
Health
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected 2023-03-31
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2023-03-31
Penalties and ownership
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
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