Cycle 1
Health 2025-04-30 · Fire 2025-04-30
0 health deficiencies
No concentrated health issue counts in this cycle.
9 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)
Chelsea, MA
Katzman Family Center For Living
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
Facility snapshot
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
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
0.60
Registered nurse staffing · state 0.65 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
0.76
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.96 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
2.71
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.26 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
4.08
All reported nurse hours · state 3.86 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
1.36
RN + LPN hours · state 1.60 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
3.72
Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.45 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
0.42
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
0.57
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
3.85
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.45
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
31%
Annual RN turnover · state 45% · national 45%
Total nurse turnover
23%
Annual nurse turnover · state 40% · national 46%
SNF VBP
Value-based purchasing
Program rank
3,249
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
45.27
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
0.9985
Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.
Program components
How the VBP score is built
Readmission
5.18
Baseline 22.31% · Performance 19.31% · Measure score 5.18 · Achievement 4.57 · Improvement 5.18
Healthcare-associated infections
2.94
Baseline 7.60% · Performance 6.96% · Measure score 2.94 · Achievement 2.94 · Improvement 1.97
Total nurse turnover
8.40
Baseline 29.41% · Performance 29.36% · Measure score 8.40 · Achievement 8.40 · Improvement 0
Adjusted total nurse staffing
1.59
Baseline 3.76 hours · Performance 3.53 hours · Measure score 1.59 · Achievement 1.59 · Improvement 0
SNF QRP
Medicare quality reporting measures
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | 11.28% |
10.72%
0.6 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 85 · Observed rate 11.76% · Lower 95% interval 8.08% |
| Discharge to community | 40.25% |
50.57%
10.3 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 39 · Observed rate 28.21% · Lower 95% interval 28.05% |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | 0.86 |
1.02
0.2 pts better
|
|
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | 90.32% |
95.27%
5 pts worse
|
Numerator 28 · Denominator 31 |
| Falls with major injury | 0% |
0.77%
0.8 pts better
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 31 |
| Discharge self-care score | 27.27% |
53.69%
26.4 pts worse
|
Numerator 6 · Denominator 22 |
| Discharge mobility score | 27.27% |
50.94%
23.7 pts worse
|
Numerator 6 · Denominator 22 |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | 0% |
2.29%
2.3 pts better
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 31 · Adjusted rate 0% |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | 6.96% |
7.12%
0.2 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 39 · Observed rate 5.13% · Lower 95% interval 3.97% |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 10.67% |
8.2%
2.5 pts better
|
Numerator 16 · Denominator 150 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | 45.59% |
42%
3.6 pts better
|
Numerator 93 · Denominator 204 |
| Discharge function score | 18.18% |
56.45%
38.3 pts worse
|
Numerator 4 · Denominator 22 |
| Transfer of health information to provider | Not Available |
95.95%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 6 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Transfer of health information to patient | Not Available |
96.28%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 12 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | Not Available |
25.2%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 14 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| 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 · Adjusted 3.1 · Observed 1.9 · Expected 1.2 · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Adjusted 0.9 · Observed 0.7 · Expected 1.2 · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 100.0% · Q2 100.0% · Q3 100.0% · Q4 100.0% · 4Q avg 100.0% |
| 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 | 2.6% |
3.5%
0.9 pts better
|
3.3%
0.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 5.4% · Q2 2.7% · Q3 2.6% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 2.6% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 33.3% · Q2 31.1% · Q3 28.7% · Q4 26.9% · 4Q avg 30.0% |
| 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 · Q1 5.1% · Q2 5.8% · Q3 6.6% · Q4 4.8% · 4Q avg 5.6% |
| 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 · Q1 6.8% · Q2 7.6% · Q3 5.6% · Q4 8.5% · 4Q avg 7.1% |
| 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 · Q1 22.2% · Q2 23.9% · Q3 19.4% · Q4 17.6% · 4Q avg 20.7% · 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 | 15.2% |
17.7%
2.5 pts better
|
16.3%
1.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 21.9% · Q2 22.2% · Q3 12.9% · Q4 4.3% · 4Q avg 15.2% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 14.4% · Q2 13.4% · Q3 5.1% · Q4 6.2% · 4Q avg 9.7% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 3.2% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.7% · 4Q avg 1.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.9% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.2% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.9% · Q4 4.5% · 4Q avg 1.4% |
| 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 · Q1 5.4% · Q2 3.0% · Q3 5.8% · Q4 4.2% · 4Q avg 4.6% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 100.0% · Q2 100.0% · Q3 100.0% · Q4 100.0% · 4Q avg 100.0% |
| 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 · Q2 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · 4Q avg 100.0% |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2024-05-09 · Fire 2024-05-09
3 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (3 deficiencies)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Cycle 3
Health 2023-03-09 · Fire 2023-03-09
3 health deficiencies
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 citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-30
K311 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
Corrected 2025-07-03
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-30
K345 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2025-07-03
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-30
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-07-03
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-30
K372 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2025-07-03
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-30
K531 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.
Corrected 2025-07-03
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-30
K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2025-07-03
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-30
K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2025-07-03
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-30
K293 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Corrected 2025-07-03
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-30
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2025-07-03
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-09
K351 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2023-04-17
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-09
K352 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-04-17
C · Minimal harm
2023-03-09
E20 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.
Corrected 2023-04-10
C · Minimal harm
2023-03-09
E4 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Corrected 2023-04-10
C · Minimal harm
2023-03-09
E41 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Corrected 2023-04-10
Inspection history
Recent health citations
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-09
F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2024-05-29
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-09
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 2024-05-29
B · Minimal harm
2024-05-09
F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2024-05-29
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-09
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 2023-03-31
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-09
F604 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected 2023-03-31
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-09
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 2023-03-31
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
Ownership
Chelsea Jewish Lifecare Inc
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Legacy Lifecare Inc
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Anfang, Stuart
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Anfang, Stuart
Corporate Director · Individual
Baker Tilly Us, Llp
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Bennett, Tameka
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Berman, Adam
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Berman, Adam
Corporate Director · Individual
Berman, Adam
Corporate Officer · Individual
Berman, Barry
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Berman, Barry
Corporate Director · Individual
Berman, Barry
Corporate Officer · Individual
Birle, Hans
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Brudnick, Jeffrey
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Brudnick, Jeffrey
Corporate Director · Individual
Crescenzo, Donna
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Elien-Val, Noldcie
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Exantus, Viola
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Fiebelkorn, Douglas
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Fiebelkorn, Douglas
Corporate Director · Individual
Foreman, Sharon
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Foreman, Sharon
Corporate Director · Individual
Goldsmith, Susan
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Goldsmith, Susan
Corporate Director · Individual
Greenspan, Howard
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Greenspan, Howard
Corporate Director · Individual
Hemmerling, Megin
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Jelonjic, Dragan
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Maclellan, Genevieve
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Mango, Ciriaco
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Mullen, Elizabeth
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Mullen, Elizabeth
Corporate Director · Individual
Mullen, Elizabeth
Corporate Officer · Individual
Mutyaba, Juliet
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Mwaisaka, Jocktan
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Person, Ginny
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Richman, Gilda
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Richman, Gilda
Corporate Director · Individual
Santerre, Jennifer
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Santerre, Jennifer
Corporate Officer · Individual
Shresta, Sunita
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Silien, Monique
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Tran, Vickie
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Weiss, Judy
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Weiss, Judy
Corporate Director · Individual
Wong, Mariko
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
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