nursing home in Chelsea, MA
The Massachusetts Veterans Home at Chelsea
100 Summit Street, Chelsea, MA 02150 · (617) 887-7115
★★★★★4
Above average
CMS overall star rating
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★4
- Staffing★★★★★4
- Quality measures★★★★★3
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
The Massachusetts Veterans Home at Chelsea at a glance
The Massachusetts Veterans Home at Chelsea is a 154-bed government nursing home in Chelsea, Massachusetts (Suffolk County).
CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Massachusetts average of 3.
Residents receive about 7 hours of nursing care per day (1.6 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 3.9 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (September 19, 2025) found 3 health citations. The Massachusetts average is 6.8.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Government - State
- Beds
- 154
- Certified for
- Medicare
- Medicare-certified since
- February 9, 1967
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Suffolk County
- CMS Certification Number
- 225110
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Massachusetts avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Better |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Worse |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Worse |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Massachusetts avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 6.97 hrs | 3.86 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 1.63 hrs | 0.65 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 4.35 hrs | 2.25 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 6.33 hrs | 3.48 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Better |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 3 | 0 | 1 | Worse |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Massachusetts avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 3 | 7 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 21 | 51.8 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Massachusetts avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $34,265 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Massachusetts avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 154 | 120 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 120 | 99 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 78% | 82.1% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Massachusetts avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 1.9% | 3.4% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 6.5% | 4.2% | 4.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 26.5% | 21.4% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 1.2% | 1.8% | 1.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 2% | 0.8% | 0.8% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 13.9% | 16.4% | 13.9% | Average |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 9.7% | 15.4% | 14.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 3.6% | 5.1% | 5.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 1.2% | 15.5% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0.1% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 7.6% | 19.5% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 17.8% | 21.2% | 19% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 99.2% | 94.8% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 66.7% | 92.6% | 93.6% | Worse |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Massachusetts avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 48.8% | 78.3% | 82% | Worse |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 24 health deficiencies and 10 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 19, 2025 Standard | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 3, 2025 |
| September 19, 2025 Standard | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 3, 2025 |
| September 19, 2025 Standard | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 3, 2025 |
| July 29, 2025 Complaint | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 13, 2025 |
| July 29, 2025 Complaint | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0604 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 13, 2025 |
| October 9, 2024 Standard | Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0710 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 14, 2024 |
| October 9, 2024 Standard | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 14, 2024 |
| October 9, 2024 Standard | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 14, 2024 |
| October 9, 2024 Standard | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 14, 2024 |
| October 9, 2024 Standard | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 14, 2024 |
| October 9, 2024 Standard | Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0740 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 14, 2024 |
| October 9, 2024 Standard | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0699 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 14, 2024 |
| July 17, 2024 Complaint | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0600 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 1, 2024 |
| July 17, 2024 Complaint | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0557 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 1, 2024 |
| May 14, 2024 Complaint | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 17, 2024 |
| August 3, 2023 Fire safety | Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0004 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected August 17, 2023 |
| August 3, 2023 Fire safety | Develop a communication plan. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0029 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected August 17, 2023 |
| August 3, 2023 Fire safety | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0321 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected August 18, 2023 |
| August 3, 2023 Fire safety | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0324 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected August 18, 2023 |
| August 3, 2023 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected August 17, 2023 |
| August 3, 2023 Fire safety | Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0374 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected August 14, 2023 |
| August 3, 2023 Fire safety | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0712 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected August 18, 2023 |
| August 3, 2023 Fire safety | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected August 18, 2023 |
| August 3, 2023 Fire safety | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0363 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected August 21, 2023 |
| August 3, 2023 Fire safety | Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction. Construction Deficiencies · Tag K0131 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 17, 2023 |
| August 3, 2023 Standard | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0867 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected September 15, 2023 |
| August 3, 2023 Standard | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0865 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected September 15, 2023 |
| August 3, 2023 Standard | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected September 15, 2023 |
| August 3, 2023 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 15, 2023 |
| August 3, 2023 Standard | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0640 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 15, 2023 |
| August 3, 2023 Standard | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0637 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 15, 2023 |
| August 3, 2023 Standard | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0658 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 15, 2023 |
| August 3, 2023 Standard | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 15, 2023 |
| August 3, 2023 Standard | Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0790 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 15, 2023 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 03/01/2023 |
| BALDINI, CHRISTINE Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/02/2025 |
| BARASH, JED Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/02/2025 |
| COUILLARD, JOHN Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/14/2020 |
| COUILLARD, JOHN Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/14/2020 |
| COUILLARD, JOHN Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/13/2020 |
| BALDINI, CHRISTINE Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/28/2024 |
| BARASH, JED Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/24/2016 |
| COUILLARD, JOHN Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/13/2020 |
| THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/1966 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is The Massachusetts Veterans Home at Chelsea's rating?
The Massachusetts Veterans Home at Chelsea has 4 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Massachusetts nursing homes is 3 stars.
How many inspection citations did The Massachusetts Veterans Home at Chelsea receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 3 citations, compared with a Massachusetts average of 6.8. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does The Massachusetts Veterans Home at Chelsea accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns The Massachusetts Veterans Home at Chelsea?
It is government - state. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is The Massachusetts Veterans Home at Chelsea and how do I contact it?
The Massachusetts Veterans Home at Chelsea is at 100 Summit Street, Chelsea, MA 02150. Phone: (617) 887-7115.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.