Katzman Family Center for Living
17 Lafayette Avenue, Chelsea, MA 02150 · Suffolk County · 123 certified beds · avg 116 residents/day · certified since Jul 1, 1990
Part of chain: CHELSEA JEWISH LIFECARE (5 facilities, chain avg rating 4.8★)
What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)
Health inspection rating: ★★★★★5/5 · CMS overall rating: 5/5
The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and self-reported quality measures.
All citations in the current public record (3)
CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed.
| Date | Severity | What the facility was cited for |
|---|---|---|
| May 9, 2024 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility provided care that did not meet professional standards of quality — the accepted standards that nurses and other clinicians are expected to follow. |
| May 9, 2024 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not protect residents' personal information or did not keep complete, accurate medical records that meet professional standards. |
| May 9, 2024 | B · Minimal risk, repeated | The facility did not accurately assess a resident's health and needs. Assessments are the foundation for all the care a resident receives. |
Inspection trend by year
| Year | Citations | Serious (G–L) | Worst severity that year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3 | 0 | D |
Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.
Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)
No fines or payment denials in the published 3-year window.
Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)
| Measure | This facility | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg | Where it stands |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day) | 3.98 | 3.89 | 3.95 | top 34% in Massachusetts; top 40% in the U.S. |
| Registered Nurse hours | 0.62 | 0.65 | 0.69 | top 44% in Massachusetts; top 45% in the U.S. |
| Weekend total nurse staffing | 3.61 | 3.51 | 3.50 | top 34% in Massachusetts; top 37% in the U.S. |
| Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted) | 0.48 | 0.46 | 0.48 | top 33% in Massachusetts; top 36% in the U.S. |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 23.8 | 38.2 | 45.8 | top 10% in Massachusetts; top 6% in the U.S. |
| RN turnover (%) | 23.1 | 42.6 | 42.9 | top 14% in Massachusetts; top 18% in the U.S. |
Hours are per resident per day, case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 4.01, RN 0.63, weekend 3.63. Staffing rating: 4/5.
Self-reported quality measures
Note: these ratings are based on data the facility reports about itself to CMS. They are not independently verified by inspectors, and can look better than inspection findings. Give more weight to the inspection results above.
Quality measures rating: 5/5 · long-stay residents: 5/5 · short-stay residents: —/5
Who owns this facility
Non profit - Other
| Owner / manager | Type | Role | Stake | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chelsea Jewish Lifecare INC | Organization | 5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | 100% | 03/23/2017 |
| Legacy Lifecare INC | Organization | 5% or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | 100% | 01/01/2021 |
| Anfang, Stuart | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2020 |
| Anfang, Stuart | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2020 |
| Baker Tilly Advisory Group LP | Organization | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/19/2025 |
| Baker Tilly Advisory Group LP | Organization | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/07/2025 |
| Baker Tilly Us LLP | Organization | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/05/2025 |
| Baker Tilly Us LLP | Organization | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/07/2025 |
| Bennett, Tameka | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/06/2020 |
| Berman, Adam | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/27/2009 |
| Berman, Adam | Individual | Corporate Officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/27/2009 |
| Berman, Adam | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2017 |
| Berman, Barry | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/1980 |
| Berman, Barry | Individual | Corporate Officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/1980 |
| Berman, Barry | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2017 |
| Birle, Hans | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/2021 |
| Brudnick, Jeffrey | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2002 |
| Brudnick, Jeffrey | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2017 |
| Crescenzo, Donna | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/13/2010 |
| Elien-Val, Noldcie | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/12/2015 |
Questions to ask on your visit
Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.
- "Can you tell me what this citation involved and what steps you took to bring care back up to standard?"
- "How do you keep residents' medical records accurate, complete, and secure?"
- "Who completes resident assessments here, and how do you check them for accuracy?"
- "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
- "Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"
Nearby facilities (within 20 miles)
| Facility | Distance | City | Overall | Inspection | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Massachusetts Veterans Home at Chelsea | 0.2 mi | Chelsea, MA | ★★★★☆ | 4/5 | |
| Highland Park Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center | 0.8 mi | Chelsea, MA | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | |
| Leonard Florence Center for Living | 1.0 mi | Chelsea, MA | ★★★★★ | 5/5 | |
| Rehabilitation & Nursing Center at Everett (the) | 1.1 mi | Everett, MA | ★★★☆☆ | 4/5 | |
| Lighthouse Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center | 1.2 mi | Revere, MA | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| The Center at Advocate | 1.4 mi | East Boston, MA | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | |
| Dexter House Healthcare | 2.3 mi | Malden, MA | ★★★☆☆ | 3/5 | |
| North End Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center | 2.8 mi | Boston, MA | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Regalcare at Glen Ridge | 3.6 mi | Medford, MA | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | |
| Saugus Center | 3.9 mi | Saugus, MA | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | SFF |
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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 225451.