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Leonard Florence Center For Living
165 Captain'S Row, Chelsea, MA 02150
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.
Leonard Florence Center For Living, in Chelsea, Massachusetts, is certified for 100 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 5, staffing 5 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 8 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (2, 1, 5 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 8.0 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 7.3 hours per resident per day (1.5 RN), above the Massachusetts median of 3.7; nursing staff turnover is 31.2%.
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 | 8 | 31 | 27 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 8.0 | 18.1 | 21.7 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 7.3 | 3.8 | 3.7 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.5 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 31.2% | 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: 20 Nov 2025, 2 Oct 2024.
Severity mix: D ×8
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Nov 2025 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 12 Dec 2025 |
| 20 Nov 2025 | 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 | 12 Dec 2025 |
| 25 Jun 2025 | F0557 | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Jun 2025 |
| 14 Sep 2023 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Standard survey | 2 Nov 2023 |
| 14 Sep 2023 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 2 Nov 2023 |
| 14 Sep 2023 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 2 Nov 2023 |
| 14 Sep 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 | 2 Nov 2023 |
| 14 Sep 2023 | F0919 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | D | Standard survey | 2 Nov 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 31.2%, RNs 28.1%; 0 administrators 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 | 12.7% | 15.4% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.4% | 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 | 27.6% | 14.4% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 9.3% | 3.8% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 15.3% | 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: Chelsea Jewish Green House, Inc.. Chain: Chelsea Jewish Lifecare (5 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chelsea Jewish Lifecare Inc | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 08/22/1996 |
| Legacy Lifecare Inc | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 100% | 01/01/2021 |
| M&T Bank | 5% or greater mortgage interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/30/2015 |
| 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 | 08/26/1996 |
| Legacy Lifecare Inc | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2021 |
| Baker Tilly Advisory Group LP | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/08/2025 |
| Baker Tilly Us LLP | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/08/2025 |
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 |
| German Center For Extended Care | Boston | 133 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 20 | 15.0 | — | 27 Feb 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 |
| 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 Leonard Florence Center For Living been cited for?
8 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 Leonard Florence Center For Living been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Leonard Florence Center For Living compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 7.3 hours per resident per day against a Massachusetts median of 3.7 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Leonard Florence Center For Living?
It is part of the Chelsea Jewish Lifecare chain. Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Chelsea Jewish Lifecare Inc, Legacy Lifecare Inc and Baker Tilly Advisory Group LP. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Leonard Florence Center For Living last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 20 Nov 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 20 Nov 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.