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German Center For Extended Care
2222 Centre Street, Boston, MA 02132
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
German Center For Extended Care, in Boston, Massachusetts, is certified for 133 beds under non-profit, corporation ownership and belongs to the Chelsea Jewish Lifecare chain.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the Massachusetts median of 3; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 4 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 20 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (0, 8, 12 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 15.0 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 21.7.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.8 hours per resident per day (0.6 RN), close to the Massachusetts median of 3.7; nursing staff turnover is 24.8%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Suffolk Co. median | Massachusetts median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 20 | 31 | 27 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 15.0 | 18.1 | 21.7 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.7 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.6 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 24.8% | 26.5% | 37.7% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (22 in the county, 341 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Massachusetts average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 4 Sep 2025, 30 Aug 2024.
Severity mix: D ×16 E ×2 F ×2
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Feb 2025 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint investigation | 29 Mar 2025 |
| 27 Feb 2025 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Complaint investigation | 29 Mar 2025 |
| 27 Feb 2025 | F0887 | 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 29 Mar 2025 |
| 30 Aug 2024 | F0585 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 30 Sep 2024 |
| 30 Aug 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 30 Sep 2024 |
| 30 Aug 2024 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 30 Sep 2024 |
| 30 Aug 2024 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 30 Sep 2024 |
| 30 Aug 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 30 Sep 2024 |
| 2 May 2024 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 16 Jun 2024 |
| 17 Aug 2023 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | F | Standard survey | 14 Sep 2023 |
| 17 Aug 2023 | F0726 | 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. | F | Standard survey | 14 Sep 2023 |
| 17 Aug 2023 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 14 Sep 2023 |
| 17 Aug 2023 | F0552 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | D | Standard survey | 14 Sep 2023 |
| 17 Aug 2023 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Standard survey | 14 Sep 2023 |
| 17 Aug 2023 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 14 Sep 2023 |
| 17 Aug 2023 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 14 Sep 2023 |
| 17 Aug 2023 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 14 Sep 2023 |
| 17 Aug 2023 | F0761 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 14 Sep 2023 |
| 17 Aug 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 14 Sep 2023 |
| 17 Aug 2023 | F0839 | Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws. | D | Standard survey | 14 Sep 2023 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Massachusetts average. Turnover: nursing staff 24.8%, RNs 26.7%; 1 administrator left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Massachusetts median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 17.5% | 15.4% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 1.8% | 3.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 6.1% | 14.4% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 2.7% | 3.8% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 12.7% | 19.6% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: non-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Deutsches Altenheim Inc. Chain: Chelsea Jewish Lifecare (5 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy Lifecare Inc | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 09/08/2020 |
| Baker Tilly Advisory Group LP | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/19/2025 |
| Baker Tilly Us LLP | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/05/2025 |
| Chelsea Jewish Lifecare Inc | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/08/2020 |
| Baker Tilly Advisory Group LP | Trustee of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/19/2025 |
| Baker Tilly Us LLP | Trustee of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/05/2025 |
| Baker Tilly Advisory Group LP | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/22/2025 |
| Baker Tilly Us LLP | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/22/2025 |
| Chelsea Jewish Lifecare Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/22/2025 |
| Legacy Lifecare Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/22/2025 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Suffolk County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Home, Inc (the) | Boston | 96 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0.0 | — | — |
| Bostonian Nursing Care & Rehabilitation Center | Dorchester | 121 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 17 | 14.0 | — | 29 May 2025 |
| Katzman Family Center For Living | Chelsea | 123 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2.4 | — | 9 May 2024 |
| Laurel Ridge Rehab and Skilled Care Center | Boston | 120 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 16 | 13.3 | — | 21 May 2025 |
| Leonard Florence Center For Living | Chelsea | 100 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 20 Nov 2025 |
| Recuperative Services Unit-Hebrew Rehab Center | Boston | 50 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 12 | 24.0 | — | 21 Jan 2026 |
| Spaulding Nursing and Therapy Center - Brighton | Boston | 123 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 4.9 | — | 12 Mar 2025 |
| Presentation Rehab and Skilled Care Center | Boston | 122 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 28.7 | $57K | 12 Mar 2026 |
All 22 facilities in Suffolk County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has German Center For Extended Care been cited for?
20 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Massachusetts median is 27 per facility.
Has German Center For Extended Care been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at German Center For Extended Care compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.8 hours per resident per day against a Massachusetts median of 3.7 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates German Center For Extended Care?
It is part of the Chelsea Jewish Lifecare chain. Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Legacy Lifecare Inc, Baker Tilly Advisory Group LP and Baker Tilly Us LLP. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was German Center For Extended Care last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 27 Feb 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 4 Sep 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.