Katzman Family Center for Living

17 Lafayette Avenue, Chelsea, MA 021506178846766 Website Google Maps

3.6on Google(39 reviews)

5/5Much Above Average

Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health

5/5

Staffing

4/5

Quality

5/5

Beds

123

certified

How Katzman Family Center for Living Compares in Massachusetts

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Massachusetts. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating

5/5

MA average

3.0/5

Above state average

Health inspection rating

5/5

MA average

3.0/5

Above state average

Staffing rating

4/5

MA average

3.1/5

Above state average

Nursing hours per resident

4.01 hrs/day

MA average

3.87 hrs/day

Close to state average

RN hours per resident

0.63 hrs/day

MA average

0.65 hrs/day

Close to state average

Staff turnover

23.8%

MA average

38.2%

Lower than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 5/5 overall CMS rating is above the Massachusetts average of 3.0/5.

Its 5/5 health inspection rating is above the Massachusetts average of 3.0/5.

Staff turnover is 23.8%, lower than the Massachusetts average of 38.2%.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle

deficiency citations

Inspected Apr 30, 2025

Most recent cycle

deficiency citations

Inspected Mar 11, 2026

The two inspection cycles recorded the same number of deficiency citations.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room

$14,296/mo

Massachusetts median

Private Room

$15,189/mo

Massachusetts median

Suffolk County 65+

98,735

12.6% of county

County Population

785,443

Suffolk County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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Katzman Family Center for Living is a 5-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Chelsea, Massachusetts with 123 certified beds. It has been operating since 1990. Its overall CMS rating is 5 out of 5.

Beds

123

Avg Residents/Day

115.7

Ownership

Non profit - Other

Provider Type

Medicare and Medicaid

In Hospital

First Approved

Jul 1, 1990

Sprinklers

Yes

Council

Resident

County

Suffolk

Ownership Type

Non profit - Other

Recent Change

Owners & Managers (55)

Name	Role	Type	Ownership %	Since
CHELSEA JEWISH LIFECARE INC	5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST	Organization	100%	Mar 23, 2017
LEGACY LIFECARE INC	5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST	Organization	100%	Jan 1, 2021
ANFANG, STUART	CORPORATE DIRECTOR	Individual	N/A	Oct 1, 2020
BERMAN, ADAM	CORPORATE DIRECTOR	Individual	N/A	Oct 27, 2009
BERMAN, BARRY	CORPORATE DIRECTOR	Individual	N/A	Jan 1, 1980
BRUDNICK, JEFFREY	CORPORATE DIRECTOR	Individual	N/A	Jan 1, 2002
FIEBELKORN, DOUGLAS	CORPORATE DIRECTOR	Individual	N/A	Nov 1, 2022
FORMAN, SHARON	CORPORATE DIRECTOR	Individual	N/A	Oct 20, 2015
GOLDSMITH, SUSAN	CORPORATE DIRECTOR	Individual	N/A	May 1, 2013
GREENSPAN, HOWARD	CORPORATE DIRECTOR	Individual	N/A	Jan 1, 2018
MULLEN, ELIZABETH	CORPORATE DIRECTOR	Individual	N/A	Oct 20, 2015
RICHMAN, GILDA	CORPORATE DIRECTOR	Individual	N/A	Jan 1, 2002
WEISS, JUDY	CORPORATE DIRECTOR	Individual	N/A	Oct 1, 2018
BERMAN, ADAM	CORPORATE OFFICER	Individual	N/A	Oct 27, 2009
BERMAN, BARRY	CORPORATE OFFICER	Individual	N/A	Jan 1, 1980
MULLEN, ELIZABETH	CORPORATE OFFICER	Individual	N/A	Oct 20, 2015
SANTERRE, JENNIFER	CORPORATE OFFICER	Individual	N/A	Jul 1, 2022
BAKER TILLY ADVISORY GROUP, LP	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL	Organization	N/A	Feb 19, 2025
BAKER TILLY US, LLP	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL	Organization	N/A	Feb 5, 2025
ANFANG, STUART	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL	Individual	N/A	Jan 1, 2020
BENNETT, TAMEKA	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL	Individual	N/A	Jan 6, 2020
BERMAN, ADAM	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL	Individual	N/A	Jan 1, 2017
BERMAN, BARRY	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL	Individual	N/A	Jan 1, 2017
BIRLE, HANS	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL	Individual	N/A	Nov 1, 2021
BRUDNICK, JEFFREY	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL	Individual	N/A	Jan 1, 2017
CRESCENZO, DONNA	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL	Individual	N/A	Dec 13, 2010
ELIEN-VAL, NOLDCIE	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL	Individual	N/A	Aug 12, 2015
EXANTUS, VIOLA	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL	Individual	N/A	May 30, 2023
FIEBELKORN, DOUGLAS	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL	Individual	N/A	Jan 1, 2017
FORMAN, SHARON	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL	Individual	N/A	Jan 1, 2017
GOLDSMITH, SUSAN	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL	Individual	N/A	Jan 1, 2017
GREENSPAN, HOWARD	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL	Individual	N/A	Jan 1, 2017
HEMMERLING, MEGIN	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL	Individual	N/A	Nov 1, 2021
JELONJIC, DRAGAN	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL	Individual	N/A	Oct 12, 2022
MACLELLAN, GENEVIEVE	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL	Individual	N/A	Nov 1, 2021
MANGO, CIRIACO	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL	Individual	N/A	Apr 30, 2006
MULLEN, ELIZABETH	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL	Individual	N/A	Jan 1, 2017
MUTYABA, JULIET	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL	Individual	N/A	Nov 8, 2012
MWAISAKA, JOCKTAN	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL	Individual	N/A	Nov 6, 2018
PERSON, GINNY	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL	Individual	N/A	Nov 24, 2024
RICHMAN, GILDA	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL	Individual	N/A	Nov 1, 2017
SANTERRE, JENNIFER	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL	Individual	N/A	Jul 1, 2022
SHRESTA, SUNITA	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL	Individual	N/A	Jan 4, 2010
SILIEN, MONIQUE	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL	Individual	N/A	Feb 2, 2015
TRAN, VICKIE	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL	Individual	N/A	Nov 2, 2021
WEISS, JUDY	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL	Individual	N/A	Jan 1, 2017
WONG, MARIKO	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL	Individual	N/A	Apr 1, 2017
BAKER TILLY ADVISORY GROUP, LP	ADP OF THE SNF	Organization	N/A	Jul 7, 2025
BAKER TILLY US, LLP	ADP OF THE SNF	Organization	N/A	Jul 7, 2025
HEMMERLING, MEGIN	ADP OF THE SNF	Individual	N/A	Nov 1, 2021
JELONJIC, DRAGAN	ADP OF THE SNF	Individual	N/A	Oct 12, 2022
PERSON, GINNY	ADP OF THE SNF	Individual	N/A	Nov 24, 2024
SANTERRE, JENNIFER	ADP OF THE SNF	Individual	N/A	Jan 1, 2017
SHRESTA, SUNITA	ADP OF THE SNF	Individual	N/A	Jan 4, 2010
WONG, MARIKO	ADP OF THE SNF	Individual	N/A	Apr 1, 2017

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Katzman Family Center for Living and nearby alternatives.

All Massachusetts facilities

Katzman Family Center for Living

Chelsea, MACurrent facility

CMS

5/5

Health

5/5

Staffing

4/5

Recorded fines: None

The Massachusetts Veterans Home at Chelsea

Highland Park Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

Leonard Florence Center for Living

Rehabilitation & Nursing Center at Everett (the)

Lighthouse Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

The Center at Advocate

East Boston, MA1.4 mi

Recorded fines: $69,000

Facility	Distance	CMS	Health	Staffing	Recorded fines
Katzman Family Center for Living Chelsea, MA · Current facility	—	5/5	5/5	4/5	None recorded
The Massachusetts Veterans Home at Chelsea Chelsea, MA	1,056 ft	4/5	4/5	4/5	None recorded
Highland Park Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center Chelsea, MA	4,224 ft	1/5	1/5	2/5	None recorded
Leonard Florence Center for Living Chelsea, MA	1.0 mi	5/5	5/5	5/5	None recorded
Rehabilitation & Nursing Center at Everett (the) Everett, MA	1.1 mi	3/5	4/5	4/5	None recorded
Lighthouse Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center Revere, MA	1.2 mi	2/5	2/5	4/5	None recorded
The Center at Advocate East Boston, MA	1.4 mi	1/5	1/5	2/5	$69,000

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Katzman Family Center for Living?▾

Katzman Family Center for Living has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 5/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated above average.

How much does Katzman Family Center for Living cost per month?▾

While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Massachusetts is $14,296/month for a semi-private room and $15,189/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Katzman Family Center for Living participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.

Has Katzman Family Center for Living had any health inspection violations?▾

Katzman Family Center for Living had 0 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Mar 11, 2026). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.

What are the staffing levels at Katzman Family Center for Living?▾

Katzman Family Center for Living provides 4.01 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.63 RN hours, 0.77 LPN hours, and 2.61 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 23.8%.

How many beds does Katzman Family Center for Living have?▾

Katzman Family Center for Living has 123 certified beds with an average of 115.7 residents per day, resulting in approximately 94% occupancy. The facility is Non profit - Other owned and is part of the Chelsea Jewish Lifecare chain.

Are there other nursing homes near Katzman Family Center for Living?▾

Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Massachusetts, including 3 in Chelsea. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.

What do patients and families say about Katzman Family Center for Living?▾

On Google Maps, Katzman Family Center for Living has a rating of 3.6 out of 5 based on 39 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 5/5.

Part of Chelsea Jewish Lifecare

This chain operates 5 facilities. View all →

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle

deficiency citations

Inspected Apr 30, 2025

Most recent cycle

deficiency citations

Inspected Mar 11, 2026

The two inspection cycles recorded the same number of deficiency citations.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Name

Role

Type

Ownership %

Since

CHELSEA JEWISH LIFECARE INC

5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST

Organization

100%

Mar 23, 2017

LEGACY LIFECARE INC

5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST

Organization

100%

Jan 1, 2021

ANFANG, STUART

CORPORATE DIRECTOR

Individual

N/A

Oct 1, 2020

BERMAN, ADAM

CORPORATE DIRECTOR

Individual

N/A

Oct 27, 2009

BERMAN, BARRY

CORPORATE DIRECTOR

Individual

N/A

Jan 1, 1980

BRUDNICK, JEFFREY

CORPORATE DIRECTOR

Individual

N/A

Jan 1, 2002

FIEBELKORN, DOUGLAS

CORPORATE DIRECTOR

Individual

N/A

Nov 1, 2022

FORMAN, SHARON

CORPORATE DIRECTOR

Individual

N/A

Oct 20, 2015

GOLDSMITH, SUSAN

CORPORATE DIRECTOR

Individual

N/A

May 1, 2013

GREENSPAN, HOWARD

CORPORATE DIRECTOR

Individual

N/A

Jan 1, 2018

MULLEN, ELIZABETH

CORPORATE DIRECTOR

Individual

N/A

Oct 20, 2015

RICHMAN, GILDA

CORPORATE DIRECTOR

Individual

N/A

Jan 1, 2002

WEISS, JUDY

CORPORATE DIRECTOR

Individual

N/A

Oct 1, 2018

BERMAN, ADAM

CORPORATE OFFICER

Individual

N/A

Oct 27, 2009

BERMAN, BARRY

CORPORATE OFFICER

Individual

N/A

Jan 1, 1980

MULLEN, ELIZABETH

CORPORATE OFFICER

Individual

N/A

Oct 20, 2015

SANTERRE, JENNIFER

CORPORATE OFFICER

Individual

N/A

Jul 1, 2022

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