nursing home in Chelsea, MA
Leonard Florence Center for Living
165 Captain's Row, Chelsea, MA 02150 · (617) 887-0001
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★4
- Staffing★★★★★5
- Quality measures★★★★★5
- CMS high performer
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Leonard Florence Center for Living at a glance
Leonard Florence Center for Living is a 100-bed non-profit nursing home in Chelsea, Massachusetts (Suffolk County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Massachusetts average of 3.
Residents receive about 7.3 hours of nursing care per day (1.5 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 3.9 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (November 20, 2025) found 3 health citations. The Massachusetts average is 6.8.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 31.2% per year (state average 38.2%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Non Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 100
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Chelsea Jewish Lifecare
- Medicare-certified since
- February 26, 2010
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Suffolk County
- CMS Certification Number
- 225775
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Massachusetts avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 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) | 5 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Better |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Worse |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Massachusetts avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 7.34 hrs | 3.86 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 1.47 hrs | 0.65 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 4.97 hrs | 2.25 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 6.91 hrs | 3.48 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Better |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 31.2% | 38.2% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 28.1% | 42.6% | 42.9% | Better |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 0 | 0 | 1 | Better |
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) | 1 | 1 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 10 | 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 | 100 | 120 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 96 | 99 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 95.7% | 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) | 2.4% | 3.4% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 9.3% | 4.2% | 4.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 15.3% | 21.4% | 15.4% | Average |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 12.7% | 16.4% | 13.9% | Better |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 27.6% | 15.4% | 14.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 4.5% | 5.1% | 5.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 40.8% | 15.5% | 12.8% | Worse |
| 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) | 40.7% | 19.5% | 19.5% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 4.4% | 21.2% | 19% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 94.8% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 94.9% | 92.6% | 93.6% | Average |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Massachusetts avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 0% | 1.4% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 87% | 77.7% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 98.8% | 78.3% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 9 health deficiencies and 0 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 14, 2026 Complaint | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0842 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 10, 2026 |
| November 20, 2025 Standard | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0759 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 12, 2025 |
| November 20, 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 December 12, 2025 |
| June 25, 2025 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 June 10, 2025 |
| September 14, 2023 Standard | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0554 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 2, 2023 |
| September 14, 2023 Standard | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F0919 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 2, 2023 |
| September 14, 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 November 2, 2023 |
| September 14, 2023 Standard | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0759 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 2, 2023 |
| September 14, 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 November 2, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHELSEA JEWISH LIFECARE INC Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 08/22/1996 |
| LEGACY LIFECARE INC Organization | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 100% | 01/01/2021 |
| M&T BANK CORPORATION Organization | 5% or greater mortgage interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/30/2015 |
| ALMEIDA, AMALIA Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/15/2014 |
| BAKER TILLY ADVISORY GROUP LP Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/08/2025 |
| BAKER TILLY US LLP Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/08/2025 |
| BATISTA, JAIRED Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/11/2022 |
| DONOVAN, MICHELLE Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/26/2010 |
| MINTEH, KITABOU Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/27/2015 |
| MULLEN, ELIZABETH Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/12/1982 |
| NISAR, SAIRA Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/18/2021 |
| SANTERRE, JENNIFER Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2022 |
| ANFANG, STUART Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2021 |
| BERMAN, ADAM Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2009 |
| BERMAN, BARRY Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/1980 |
| BRUDNICK, JEFFREY Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2002 |
| FIEBELKORN, DOUGLAS Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/2022 |
| FORMAN, SHARON Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2014 |
| GOLDSMITH, SUSAN Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2013 |
| GREENSPAN, HOWARD Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2018 |
| RICHMAN, GILDA Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2002 |
| WEISS, JUDY Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2018 |
| BERMAN, ADAM Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/31/2006 |
| BERMAN, BARRY Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/22/1977 |
| MULLEN, ELIZABETH Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/16/1982 |
| SANTERRE, JENNIFER Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2022 |
| ALMEIDA, AMALIA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/15/2014 |
| 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 US LLP Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/05/2025 |
| BATISTA, JAIRED Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/12/2022 |
| BERMAN, ADAM Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2012 |
| BERMAN, BARRY Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/22/1977 |
| BIRLE, HANS Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/2021 |
| BRUDNICK, JEFFREY Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2014 |
| CADET, REGINALD Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/26/2023 |
| CHELSEA JEWISH LIFECARE INC Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/26/1996 |
| CRESCENZO, DONNA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/13/2010 |
| DONOVAN, MICHELLE Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/26/2010 |
| FIEBELKORN, DOUGLAS Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/2022 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Leonard Florence Center for Living's rating?
Leonard Florence Center for Living has 5 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Massachusetts nursing homes is 3 stars.
How many inspection citations did Leonard Florence Center for Living 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 Leonard Florence Center for Living accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Leonard Florence Center for Living?
It is non profit - corporation and part of Chelsea Jewish Lifecare. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Leonard Florence Center for Living and how do I contact it?
Leonard Florence Center for Living is at 165 Captain's Row, Chelsea, MA 02150. Phone: (617) 887-0001.
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.