The Massachusetts Veterans Home at ChelseaCMS ratings, inspections and fines
- Address
- 100 Summit Street, Chelsea, MA 02150
- CCN
- 225110
- Ownership type
- Government, state
- Certified beds
- 154
- Chain
- None in the CMS record
- Residents per day
- 120
- CMS flags
- None in the CMS record
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CMS gives The Massachusetts Veterans Home at Chelsea an overall rating of 4 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 19 Sep 2025. The latest survey cycle has 3 health citations. The median for nursing homes in Massachusetts is 6. CMS lists no fines for this home in its penalties file.
Facilities may see a change in their overall rating for a number of reasons. Since the overall rating is based on three individual domains, a change in any one of the domains can affect the overall rating. Any new data for a nursing home could potentially change a star rating domain.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Five-Star Quality Rating System: Technical Users' Guide, July 2026. CMS processed this record on .
Since the last CMS update
The site has no recorded change for this home. In each CMS update, the site compares the ratings, the penalties and the citations of each home.
Changes in the CMS recordFeed of changes in Massachusetts (RSS)
Ratings
CMS gives each home 1 to 5 stars for health inspections, for staffing and for quality measures, and one overall rating.
| Rating (1 to 5 stars) | This home | Suffolk County median | Massachusetts median | US average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Health inspection rating | 4 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Staffing rating | 4 | 4.0 | 3.0 | 2.9 |
| Quality measure rating | 3 | 4.0 | 3.0 | 3.6 |
A median is the middle value of the homes in the group: 22 homes in the county, 341 homes in the state. What the CMS star ratings measure
Citations by survey cycle
CMS keeps the last three cycles, and cycle 1 is the latest. A cycle has one standard survey. Citations from complaint and infection control inspections go into cycles of 12 months.
| Survey cycle | Standard survey | Citations | Massachusetts median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (latest) | 19 Sep 2025 | 3 | 6 |
| Cycle 2 | 9 Oct 2024 | 9 | 8 |
| Cycle 3 | No date | 12 | 10 |
Health citations
The record of one deficiency in an inspection. One inspection can give many citations.
Scope and severity. A letter from A to L on each citation. Scope is the number of residents that the deficiency affected. Severity is the level of harm.
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J0 | K0 | L0 |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G0 | H0 | I0 |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | |||
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A0 | B0 | C0 |
Survey cycle 1 (latest): 3 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Sep 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 3 Nov 2025 |
| 19 Sep 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 3 Nov 2025 |
| 19 Sep 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 | 3 Nov 2025 |
Survey cycle 2: 9 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Jul 2025 | F0604 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 Sep 2025 |
| 29 Jul 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 Sep 2025 |
| 9 Oct 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 14 Nov 2024 |
| 9 Oct 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 14 Nov 2024 |
| 9 Oct 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 14 Nov 2024 |
| 9 Oct 2024 | F0699 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | D | Standard survey | 14 Nov 2024 |
| 9 Oct 2024 | F0710 | Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care. | D | Standard survey | 14 Nov 2024 |
| 9 Oct 2024 | F0740 | Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. | D | Standard survey | 14 Nov 2024 |
| 9 Oct 2024 | 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 Nov 2024 |
Survey cycle 3: 12 citations
The CMS provider file has no standard survey date for this cycle.
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Jul 2024 | F0557 | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 Sep 2024 |
| 17 Jul 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 Sep 2024 |
| 14 May 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Jun 2024 |
| 3 Aug 2023 | F0637 | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | D | Standard survey | 15 Sep 2023 |
| 3 Aug 2023 | F0640 | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | D | Standard survey | 15 Sep 2023 |
| 3 Aug 2023 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Standard survey | 15 Sep 2023 |
| 3 Aug 2023 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 15 Sep 2023 |
| 3 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 | 15 Sep 2023 |
| 3 Aug 2023 | F0790 | Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident. | D | Standard survey | 15 Sep 2023 |
| 3 Aug 2023 | F0865 | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. | F | Standard survey | 15 Sep 2023 |
| 3 Aug 2023 | F0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | F | Standard survey | 15 Sep 2023 |
| 3 Aug 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 15 Sep 2023 |
The requirement text is the CMS summary of the F-tag. It is not the report of the surveyor. How to read an inspection report
Penalties
A fine, or a payment denial: a period in which Medicare or Medicaid does not pay for new admissions. The CMS penalties file holds three years.
CMS lists no fine and no payment denial for this home in its penalties file.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day. The nurse hours for one resident on an average day. CMS calculates the figure from the hours that the home reports for a quarter.
| Staff | This home | Massachusetts median | Massachusetts average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nurse staff | 6.97 | 3.70 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 1.63 | 0.60 | 0.65 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.00 | 0.95 | |
| Nurse aides | 4.35 | 2.26 | |
| All nurse staff, weekends | 6.33 | 3.30 | 3.48 |
- Nurse staff turnover in a year
- No data
- Nurse staff turnover, Massachusetts median
- 37.7%
- RN turnover in a year
- No data
- Administrators who left in a year
- 3
Homes report the hours to CMS in the Payroll-Based Journal.
Quality measures
A figure that CMS calculates from the assessments of residents. One example is the percentage of long-stay residents with a fall and a major injury.
| Measure (CMS text) | Residents | This home | Massachusetts median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 13.9% | 15.4% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 2.0% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 1.9% | 3.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 9.7% | 14.4% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 6.5% | 3.8% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 26.5% | 19.6% | 13.4% |
For each measure in this table, CMS gives more points in the quality measure rating for a lower percentage. The site calculates the medians from the CMS file. What the CMS star ratings measure
Ownership
An organisation in the CMS ownership file. CMS records its role, for example an ownership interest, operational or managerial control, or a mortgage interest.
- Ownership type
- Government, state
- Legal business name
- The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Commonwealth of Massachusetts | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 1 Mar 2023 |
| The Commonwealth of Massachusetts | Operational/managerial control | 1 Jul 1966 |
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Other homes in Suffolk County
| Nursing home | City | Overall rating | Citations, latest cycle | Fines | Last standard survey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katzman Family Center for Living | Chelsea | 5 of 5 | 0 | $0 | 11 Mar 2026 | |
| Highland Park Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center | Chelsea | 1 of 5 | 16 | $0 | 5 Mar 2026 | |
| Leonard Florence Center for Living | Chelsea | 5 of 5 | 2 | $0 | 20 Nov 2025 | |
| Lighthouse Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center | Revere | 2 of 5 | 6 | $48,790 | 20 Feb 2026 | |
| The Center at Advocate | East Boston | 1 of 5 | 11 | $69,000 | 5 Jun 2025 | |
| North End Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center | Boston | 2 of 5 | 4 | $17,345 | 30 Apr 2026 | |
| Benjamin Healthcare Center | Boston | 1 of 5 | 21 | $96,705 | 30 Apr 2025 | |
| Sherrill House | Boston | 2 of 5 | 9 | $35,860 | 10 Apr 2026 | |
| Spaulding Nursing and Therapy Center - Brighton | Boston | 5 of 5 | 0 | $0 | 5 Mar 2026 | |
| Brighton Post Acute Care | Brighton | 3 of 5 | 9 | $200,070 | 14 Nov 2025 | |
| Laurel Ridge Rehab and Skilled Care Center | Boston | 5 of 5 | 3 | $0 | 21 May 2025 | |
| St Joseph Rehab & Nursing Care Center | Dorchester | 3 of 5 | 4 | $82,612 | 19 Feb 2026 |
Official channels
- Care Compare record of this nursing homeMedicare.gov. The official CMS record of this home.
- Contact information for State Survey AgenciesCMS. The web address and the telephone number of the State Survey Agency of each state. These agencies investigate complaints about nursing homes.
- Filing a complaintMedicare.gov. The page names the State Survey Agency as the place for a complaint about nursing home care or facility conditions.
- Eldercare LocatorAdministration for Community Living. A public service that connects older adults and their families to local services. Telephone: 1-800-677-1116.
Cite this page
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare. Record of The Massachusetts Veterans Home at Chelsea (CCN 225110). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/the-massachusetts-veterans-home-at-chelsea-chelsea-ma-225110/
Provenance
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- CMS processed the data on
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Questions
- When was The Massachusetts Veterans Home at Chelsea last inspected?
- The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 19 Sep 2025. It was a standard survey. It gave 3 citations. The standard survey before the last one was on 9 Oct 2024.
- Who operates The Massachusetts Veterans Home at Chelsea?
- The CMS record gives the ownership type as government, state. CMS lists no chain for the home. The CMS ownership file names The Commonwealth of Massachusetts for operational or managerial control. This site does not show the names of persons.
- Is The Massachusetts Veterans Home at Chelsea a Special Focus Facility?
- No. The CMS provider file lists no Special Focus status for this home. CMS lists 2 homes in Massachusetts as Special Focus Facilities and 10 as candidates.
- Where does the data on this page come from?
- The data comes from the CMS Care Compare files for nursing homes. CMS processed the files on 1 Aug 2026. The Care Compare record on Medicare.gov is the official record of the home.