Home / Massachusetts / Chelsea
Katzman Family Center for Living
17 Lafayette Avenue, Chelsea, MA 02150 · Suffolk County · (617) 884-6766
123 certified beds, about 116 residents a day · Non profit - Other · Medicare and Medicaid since 1990
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 225451 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on March 11, 2026, inspectors cited 0 health deficiencies (the Massachusetts average is 6.8, the national average 9.2).
None of its 3 health citations since May 2024 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 4.01 hours per resident per day, against 3.86 across Massachusetts and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.63 of those hours.
23.8% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Massachusetts average 38.2%).
CMS links it to Chelsea Jewish Lifecare, an affiliated group of 5 nursing homes.
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 3 health citations on file.
March 11, 2026Standard inspection · 0 citations
April 30, 2025Standard inspection · 0 citations
May 9, 2024Standard inspection · 3 citations
- D Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, policy review and interviews, the facility failed to meet professional standards of quality for three Residents (#19, #32, and #27) out of a total sample of 26 residents. 1.) For Resident #19, the facility failed to implement physician's orders to notify the physician of a weight change. 2.) For Resident #32 and #27, the facility failed to ensure nursing implemented physician's orders for urinary catheter changes.
- D Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, policy review, and interviews, for one Resident (#19), out of 26 sampled residents, the facility failed to maintain an accurate medical record in accordance with accepted professional standards and practice. Specifically, for Resident #19, the facility failed to ensure nursing documented oxygen administration on the treatment administration record.
- B Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure that Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments were coded accurately for two Residents (#19 and #118) out of a total sample of 26 residents. Specifically, the facility staff failed to ensure that an MDS Assessment: 1.) For Resident #19, was accurately coded relative to a.) oxygen use and b.) use of a non-invasive mechanical ventilator (continuous positive airway pressure, CPAP). 2.) For Resident #118, was accurately coded for discharge location.
Fire safety inspections
14 fire safety citations on file: 5 on March 11, 2026, 9 on April 30, 2025.
Every fire safety citation14 citations
- F Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
- F Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- F Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- F Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- F Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
- F Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- F Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- F Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.
- F Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- F To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
- E Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
- E Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Fines and payment denials
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 4.01 | 3.86 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.63 | 0.65 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.63 | 3.48 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.61 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.77 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 23.8% | 38.2% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 23.1% | 42.6% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 1 |
CMS expects 3.86 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 4.17 on weekdays and 3.63 on weekends, 13% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.0% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.94 in April to June 2025 to 4.01 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 4.01 | 0.63 | 4.17 | 3.63 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 116 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 4.07 | 0.64 | 4.21 | 3.73 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 113 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 4.08 | 0.60 | 4.22 | 3.72 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 114 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.94 | 0.54 | 4.07 | 3.60 | 0.0% | 0 of 91 | 116 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Massachusetts, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.79 | 0.61 | 3.94 | 3.41 | 5.0% | 0.4% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Massachusetts | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 5.8 | 16.4 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.3 | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 1.8 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.1 | 3.5 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.5 | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 6.3 | 15.4 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.7 | 4.2 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 20.1 | 21.4 | 15.4 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 2.9 | 1.9 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.0 | 1.5 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: CHELSEA JEWISH NURSING HOME, INC.. CMS links this home to Chelsea Jewish Lifecare, a group of 5 nursing homes averaging 4.8 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chelsea Jewish Lifecare Inc | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 100% | 03/23/2017 |
| Legacy Lifecare Inc | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 100% | 01/01/2021 |
| Anfang, Stuart | Corporate director | Individual | 10/01/2020 | |
| Berman, Adam | Corporate director | Individual | 10/27/2009 | |
| Berman, Barry | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/1980 | |
| Brudnick, Jeffrey | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2002 | |
| Fiebelkorn, Douglas | Corporate director | Individual | 11/01/2022 | |
| Forman, Sharon | Corporate director | Individual | 10/20/2015 | |
| Goldsmith, Susan | Corporate director | Individual | 05/01/2013 | |
| Greenspan, Howard | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2018 | |
| Mullen, Elizabeth | Corporate director | Individual | 10/20/2015 | |
| Richman, Gilda | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2002 | |
| Weiss, Judy | Corporate director | Individual | 10/01/2018 | |
| Berman, Adam | Corporate officer | Individual | 10/27/2009 | |
| Berman, Barry | Corporate officer | Individual | 01/01/1980 | |
| Mullen, Elizabeth | Corporate officer | Individual | 10/20/2015 | |
| Santerre, Jennifer | Corporate officer | Individual | 07/01/2022 | |
| Baker Tilly Advisory Group LP | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 02/19/2025 | |
| Baker Tilly Us LLP | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 02/05/2025 | |
| Anfang, Stuart | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/01/2020 | |
| Bennett, Tameka | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/06/2020 | |
| Berman, Adam | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/01/2017 | |
| Berman, Barry | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/01/2017 | |
| Birle, Hans | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 11/01/2021 | |
| Brudnick, Jeffrey | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/01/2017 | |
| Crescenzo, Donna | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 12/13/2010 | |
| Elien-Val, Noldcie | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 08/12/2015 | |
| Exantus, Viola | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 05/30/2023 | |
| Fiebelkorn, Douglas | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/01/2017 | |
| Forman, Sharon | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/01/2017 | |
| Goldsmith, Susan | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/01/2017 | |
| Greenspan, Howard | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/01/2017 | |
| Hemmerling, Megin | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 11/01/2021 | |
| Jelonjic, Dragan | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 10/12/2022 | |
| Maclellan, Genevieve | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 11/01/2021 | |
| Mango, Ciriaco | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 04/30/2006 | |
| Mullen, Elizabeth | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/01/2017 | |
| Mutyaba, Juliet | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 11/08/2012 | |
| Mwaisaka, Jocktan | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 11/06/2018 | |
| Person, Ginny | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 11/24/2024 | |
| Richman, Gilda | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 11/01/2017 | |
| Santerre, Jennifer | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 07/01/2022 | |
| Shresta, Sunita | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/04/2010 | |
| Silien, Monique | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 02/02/2015 | |
| Tran, Vickie | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 11/02/2021 | |
| Weiss, Judy | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/01/2017 | |
| Wong, Mariko | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 04/01/2017 | |
| Baker Tilly Advisory Group LP | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 07/07/2025 | |
| Baker Tilly Us LLP | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 07/07/2025 | |
| Hemmerling, Megin | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 11/01/2021 | |
| Jelonjic, Dragan | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 10/12/2022 | |
| Person, Ginny | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 11/24/2024 | |
| Santerre, Jennifer | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2017 | |
| Shresta, Sunita | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/04/2010 | |
| Wong, Mariko | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 04/01/2017 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on May 9, 2024: "Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality."
- How long has the current administrator been here?CMS counts 1 administrator who left in the period it measured.
Other nursing homes nearby
- The Massachusetts Veterans Home at Chelsea Chelsea, 0.2 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 24 citations
- Highland Park Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center Chelsea, 0.8 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 74 citations
- Leonard Florence Center for Living Chelsea, 1 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 9 citations
- Rehabilitation & Nursing Center at Everett (the) Everett, 1.1 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 31 citations
- Lighthouse Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center Revere, 1.2 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 38 citations
- The Center at Advocate East Boston, 1.4 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 70 citations
- Dexter House Healthcare Malden, 2.3 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 20 citations
- North End Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center Boston, 2.8 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 16 citations
Common questions
- What is Katzman Family Center for Living's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Katzman Family Center for Living 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 5 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 5 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Katzman Family Center for Living get at its last inspection?
- 0 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on March 11, 2026. The Massachusetts average is 6.8.
- Has Katzman Family Center for Living been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Katzman Family Center for Living accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Katzman Family Center for Living?
- CMS lists 55 owners and managers, and links the home to Chelsea Jewish Lifecare. Legal business name: CHELSEA JEWISH NURSING HOME, INC..
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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