NursingHomes.us
StatesRankingsCompare
NursingHomes.us

Independent nursing-home comparison using official CMS data. Not affiliated with the U.S. government.

Browse

  • All States
  • Rankings
  • Compare
  • Guides

Data

  • Nursing Home Chains
  • Inspection Codes
  • Data Sources

About

  • About Us
  • Contact
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
© 2026 NursingHomes.us. All data from CMS.gov.
HomeMassachusettsThe Massachusetts Veterans Home at Chelsea

The Massachusetts Veterans Home at Chelsea

100 Summit Street, Chelsea, MA 021506178877115WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.7on Google(18 reviews)
4/5Above Average
Accepts Medicare Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
3/5
Beds
154
certified

How The Massachusetts Veterans Home at Chelsea 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
4/5
MA average
3.0/5
Above state average
Health inspection rating
4/5
MA average
3.0/5
Above state average
Staffing rating
4/5
MA average
3.1/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
6.97 hrs/day
MA average
3.87 hrs/day
Above state average
RN hours per resident
1.63 hrs/day
MA average
0.65 hrs/day
Above state average

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

What the Data Highlights

Its 4/5 overall CMS rating is above the Massachusetts average of 3.0/5.
Its 4/5 health inspection rating is above the Massachusetts average of 3.0/5.
Reported nursing time is 6.97 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 3.87.
Reported RN time is 1.63 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 0.65.

Health Inspection Trend

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

Previous cycle
10
deficiency citations
Inspected Oct 9, 2024
Most recent cycle
5
deficiency citations
Inspected Sep 19, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 5 fewer deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

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).

Swipe tabs for staffing, quality and ownership.

The Massachusetts Veterans Home at Chelsea is a 4-star Medicare certified nursing home in Chelsea, Massachusetts with 154 certified beds. It has been operating since 1967. Its overall CMS rating is 4 out of 5.

Beds
154
Avg Residents/Day
120.1
Ownership
Government - State
Provider Type
Medicare
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Feb 9, 1967
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Suffolk
Last Inspection
Sep 19, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
5
Weighted Score
25.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (24)

F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Sep 19, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Sep 19, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0761Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Sep 19, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0604Potential for Harm

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

Survey: Jul 29, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Jul 29, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Oct 9, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Oct 9, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Oct 9, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0699Potential for Harm

Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

Survey: Oct 9, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0710Potential for Harm

Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.

Survey: Oct 9, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0740Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

Survey: Oct 9, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0761Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Oct 9, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0557Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

Survey: Jul 17, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0600Potential for Harm

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey: Jul 17, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: May 14, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0865Potential for Harm

Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

Survey: Aug 3, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0867Potential for Harm

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

Survey: Aug 3, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Aug 3, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0637Potential for Harm

Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

Survey: Aug 3, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0640Potential for Harm

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

Survey: Aug 3, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0658Potential for Harm

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Survey: Aug 3, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0761Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Aug 3, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0790Potential for Harm

Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.

Survey: Aug 3, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Aug 3, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide4.35 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN1.00 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN1.63 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing6.97 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total6.33 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.07 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
0.0%
RN Turnover
0.0%
Administrators Left
3

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
Government - State
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (10)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Mar 1, 2023
COUILLARD, JOHNCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/ASep 14, 2020
COUILLARD, JOHNCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ASep 13, 2020
THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTSOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJul 1, 1966
BALDINI, CHRISTINEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 28, 2024
BARASH, JEDOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 24, 2016
COUILLARD, JOHNOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ASep 13, 2020
BALDINI, CHRISTINEADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMay 2, 2025
BARASH, JEDADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMay 2, 2025
COUILLARD, JOHNADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ASep 14, 2020

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for The Massachusetts Veterans Home at Chelsea and nearby alternatives.

All Massachusetts facilities
The Massachusetts Veterans Home at Chelsea
Chelsea, MACurrent facility
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Katzman Family Center for Living
Chelsea, MA1,056 ft
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Rehabilitation & Nursing Center at Everett (the)
Everett, MA4,752 ft
CMS
3/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Highland Park Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
Chelsea, MA1.0 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
Leonard Florence Center for Living
Chelsea, MA1.0 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Lighthouse Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
Revere, MA1.1 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
The Center at Advocate
East Boston, MA1.5 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $69,000
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
The Massachusetts Veterans Home at Chelsea
Chelsea, MA · Current facility
—4/54/54/5None recorded
Katzman Family Center for Living
Chelsea, MA
1,056 ft5/55/54/5None recorded
Rehabilitation & Nursing Center at Everett (the)
Everett, MA
4,752 ft3/54/54/5None recorded
Highland Park Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
Chelsea, MA
1.0 mi1/51/52/5None recorded
Leonard Florence Center for Living
Chelsea, MA
1.0 mi5/55/55/5None recorded
Lighthouse Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
Revere, MA
1.1 mi2/52/54/5None recorded
The Center at Advocate
East Boston, MA
1.5 mi1/51/52/5$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 The Massachusetts Veterans Home at Chelsea?▾
The Massachusetts Veterans Home at Chelsea has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 4/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 3/5. This facility is rated above average.
How much does The Massachusetts Veterans Home at Chelsea 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). The Massachusetts Veterans Home at Chelsea participates in Medicare, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has The Massachusetts Veterans Home at Chelsea had any health inspection violations?▾
The Massachusetts Veterans Home at Chelsea had 5 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Sep 19, 2025). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at The Massachusetts Veterans Home at Chelsea?▾
The Massachusetts Veterans Home at Chelsea provides 6.97 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 1.63 RN hours, 1.00 LPN hours, and 4.35 nurse aide hours.
How many beds does The Massachusetts Veterans Home at Chelsea have?▾
The Massachusetts Veterans Home at Chelsea has 154 certified beds with an average of 120.1 residents per day, resulting in approximately 78% occupancy. The facility is Government - State owned.
Are there other nursing homes near The Massachusetts Veterans Home at Chelsea?▾
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 The Massachusetts Veterans Home at Chelsea?▾
On Google Maps, The Massachusetts Veterans Home at Chelsea has a rating of 4.7 out of 5 based on 18 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 4/5.