The Massachusetts Veterans Home At Chelsea
Chelsea, MA · Medicare-certified nursing home (CCN 225110) · 154 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (617) 887-7115 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
The Massachusetts Veterans Home At Chelsea has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Massachusetts state average of about 3 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 out of 5, and its staffing rating is also 4 out of 5.
The Massachusetts Veterans Home At Chelsea reports total nurse staffing of about 6.97 hours per resident per day, including 1.63 RN hours per resident per day, with a CMS staffing rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover data was not reported by CMS for this facility.
The Massachusetts Veterans Home At Chelsea has no federal fines on record, with $0 in total fines and zero payment denials reported by CMS. CMS also does not show an abuse icon or Special Focus designation for this facility.
About this facility
The Massachusetts Veterans Home At Chelsea is a government (state)-owned nursing home in Chelsea, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, certified for Medicare since February 1967. The facility is certified for 154 beds and reports an average daily census of 120.1 residents. As a Medicare-certified provider, it participates in the federal Medicare program; Medicaid participation status is not specified in the available data.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, above the Massachusetts state average of 3.04. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating 4 out of 5, quality measure (QM) rating 3 out of 5, and staffing rating 4 out of 5.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse staffing hours of 6.97 hours per resident per day, including 1.63 registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover figures were not provided in the available data.
Regarding the penalty record, CMS reports zero fines and $0.00 in total fines for this facility, and zero payment denials — meaning there are no federal fines on record. CMS's data show no abuse icon flagged for this facility, and it is not currently designated under CMS's Special Focus program, which is reserved for facilities identified as persistently underperforming and placed under increased inspection scrutiny. There is no indication in the data of a chain affiliation or a change in ownership within the past 12 months.
This profile is based on data from CMS Medicare Care Compare; families should verify current details directly on the Care Compare website before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It holds a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is above the Massachusetts state average of 3.04.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
CMS data lists this facility as a Medicare provider; Medicaid participation is not specified in the available data.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 6.97 hours per resident per day, including 1.63 RN hours per resident per day; turnover data was not reported.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS reports zero fines, $0.00 in total fines, and zero payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, the data shows no abuse icon and no Special Focus program designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 154 beds with an average daily census of 120.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a state government entity, and there is no chain affiliation noted in the data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since February 9, 1967.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 4, 4, 4, and 3 out of 5 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This is not specified in the available data; contact the facility at 6178877115 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The available data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 6178877115 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/225110?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.