German Center For Extended Care
Boston, MA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 225540) · 133 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (617) 325-1230 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
German Center For Extended Care has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Massachusetts state average of 3.04 stars, with a health inspection rating of 4 stars and a staffing rating of 4 stars.
German Center For Extended Care reports total nurse staffing of 3.77 hours per resident per day, including 0.62 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 24.8% and a CMS staffing rating of 4 stars.
German Center For Extended Care has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials reported by CMS; there is no abuse icon or Special Focus status noted for this facility.
About this facility
German Center For Extended Care is a non-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since February 1992. The facility has 133 certified beds and an average daily census of 130.8 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, German Center For Extended Care holds an overall rating of 5 stars, which is above the Massachusetts state average of 3.04 stars. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 4 stars, quality measure (QM) rating of 5 stars, and staffing rating of 4 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse hours per resident per day of 3.77, including 0.62 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 24.8%.
On penalties, CMS records show 0 federal fines totaling $0.00 — no federal fines on record — and 0 payment denials for this facility. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus designation noted in the data for this facility.
German Center For Extended Care is part of the Chelsea Jewish Lifecare chain, which operates 5 facilities with an average chain rating of 4.8 stars. There has been no change of ownership within the past 12 months according to the data provided.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to review the full inspection record and current status directly on Medicare Care Compare for the most up-to-date details.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
German Center For Extended Care has an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Massachusetts state average of 3.04 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, this facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.77 hours per resident per day, including 0.62 RN hours, with a staffing star rating of 4 and a turnover rate of 24.8%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials — no federal fines on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus status is noted for this facility in the CMS data provided.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 133 certified beds and an average daily census of 130.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation and is part of the Chelsea Jewish Lifecare chain, which operates 5 facilities with an average rating of 4.8 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on February 2, 1992.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — which combine into the overall score; this facility's are 4, 4, and 5 stars respectively, with an overall of 5.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service offerings; please contact the facility at 6173251230 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The provided data does not include tour details; contact the facility at 6173251230 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/225540?state=MA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.