Nursing Homes in Chelsea, MA
4 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Chelsea, Massachusetts are rated below using federal CMS inspection records, staffing levels, deficiency citations, and resident quality outcomes — translated into plain English. Average safety score: 85/100. Scores updated monthly. Most listed facilities are in Suffolk County.
3 facilities score Strong Safety Record or Generally Positive.
Data source and freshness
These Chelsea scores are generated from public CMS Care Compare and Provider Data Catalog records. Data is refreshed monthly; this page was generated in June 2026.
Use scores as a starting point
A safety score can narrow your list, but families should still review recent citations, ask administrators direct questions, and tour before choosing care.
Download the nursing home tour checklistSafety score distribution in Chelsea
This distribution helps families avoid relying on a single average. A city can have a reasonable average score while still containing individual facilities that deserve closer review.
Local safety snapshot
Use this Chelsea list to compare facilities before a tour or hospital discharge decision. Open individual reports to review inspection citations, staffing, enforcement actions, quality outcomes, and questions to ask administrators.
Top-scoring in Chelsea
- Leonard Florence Center For Living — 96/100
- Katzman Family Center For Living — 90/100
- The Massachusetts Veterans Home At Chelsea — 89/100
Facilities to review carefully
| Facility Name | Score | Rating | Beds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leonard Florence Center For Living | 96 | Strong Safety Record | 100 |
| Katzman Family Center For Living | 90 | Strong Safety Record | 123 |
| The Massachusetts Veterans Home At Chelsea | 89 | Strong Safety Record | 154 |
| Highland Park Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center | 66 | Use Caution | 195 |
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Frequently Asked Questions — Chelsea Nursing Homes
How many nursing homes are in Chelsea?
Senior Care Report Card lists 4 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Chelsea, Massachusetts, with safety scores based on federal CMS inspection, staffing, enforcement, and quality data.
What is the average nursing home safety score in Chelsea?
The average Senior Care Safety Score for listed Chelsea facilities is 85/100. Use the individual facility reports to compare the reasons behind each score.
How should families use this Chelsea nursing home list?
Use the table to shortlist facilities, then read each report's deficiency citations, staffing levels, penalties, and quality outcomes. Scores are a research starting point, not medical or legal advice.
Compare all 4 nursing homes in Chelsea, Massachusetts
Each report includes inspection history, deficiency citations, staffing data, penalty records, and resident quality outcomes — all pulled from CMS Care Compare and translated into a 0–100 safety score. Scores are informational and are not medical, legal, or placement advice.
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