KATZMAN FAMILY CENTER FOR LIVING – CHELSEA, MA

CMS Verified | 2026-03-01

Katzman Family Center For Living

17 LAFAYETTE AVENUE, Chelsea, MA 2150
(617) 884-6766
123 beds
All Chelsea facilities
5.0*
Overall
5.0*
Health Inspection
3.0*
Quality Care
4.0*
Staffing
75.36
Score /100
#5748
National Rank

#5748
of 14703 facilities
National
60.9% position
#134
of 341 in MA
State Rank
#10
of 22 in Suffolk
County Rank
#2
of 4 in Chelsea
City Rank
#2
of 4 in ZIP 2150
ZIP Rank






About Katzman Family Center For LivingKatzman Family Center For Living is located at 17 Lafayette Avenue, Chelsea, MA, reachable at (617) 884-6766. This Non profit – Other facility operates 123.0 certified beds and serves an average of 113 residents per day. It is part of the Chelsea Jewish Lifecare network (5 facilities nationwide). Medicare and Medicaid services have been provided since 1990-07-01. The facility currently holds a excellent (5-star) overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Facility

Katzman Family Center For Living

Address

17 Lafayette Avenue, Chelsea, MA 2150

Care Offered
  • Long-Term Care
  • Rehab / Short-Term Care
Medicare & Medicaid
  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
Facility Details
  • 123 Certified Beds
  • Ownership: Non profit – Other
  • Resident Council: Resident
  • Automatic Sprinklers: Yes
  • Network: CHELSEA JEWISH LIFECARE

Quick Verdict

Overall Quality
✅ Excellent (5★) overall rating
Health Inspection
✅ Excellent (5★) health inspection
Staffing
✅ Above Average (4★) staffing rating
Quality of Care
⚠️ Average (3★) quality of care
Compliance
❌ 5 fine(s) over 5 years
5-Year Trend
➡️ Stable over 5 years
75.36
Composite quality score out of 100 – how we calculate this
0 – Poor50 – Average100 – Best

#5748 of 14703 nationally – #134 of 341 in Massachusetts

Who Is This Facility Best For?

Katzman Family Center For Living is a strong choice for families in the Chelsea, MA area seeking a well-inspected, high-quality care environment. It is particularly well-suited for long-term residents based on its Quality Measure scores. Above-average staffing levels make it a good option for residents needing intensive nursing care.

Overall Rating 2022-2026

Total Nurse Hours/Day 2022-2026

Current Ratings (2026)

Overall Rating

5 / 5
Health Inspection

5 / 5
Staffing Rating

4 / 5
Quality Measures (QM)

3 / 5
Long-Stay QM Rating

4 / 5
Short-Stay QM Rating

2 / 5

5-Year Rating Trends

Overall Rating

Health Inspection Rating

Quality of Care (QM)

Staffing Rating

Average Residents per Day

Occupancy % (Residents / Beds)

Staffing InsightKatzman Family Center For Living currently provides 4 hours 5 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident per day, including 36 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) coverage. The CMS Staffing Rating of 4 out of 5 reflects strong nurse coverage. Total nursing staff turnover is 22.8%, near the national average.

Current Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Total Nurse Staffing4 hours 5 minutes
Nurse Aide Hours2 hours 43 minutes
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours46 minutes
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours36 minutes
Physical Therapist Hours3 minutes

National average total nurse staffing is approximately 3.5 hours per day

Weekend Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Weekend Total Nurse Hours3 hours 43 minutes
Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) Hours25 minutes

Weekend staffing is typically lower than weekday levels. Ask the facility about their weekend nurse-to-resident ratios.

5-Year Staffing Trends

Total Nurse Hours/Day

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours/Day

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours/Day

Nurse Aide Hours/Day

Total Staff Turnover %

Registered Nurse (RN) Turnover %

Compliance SummaryThe facility has received 5 fine(s) over the 5-year period, totaling $38,746. No substantiated complaints have been recorded in the available data.
Number of Fines (current period) 0
Total Fines Amount $0.0
Payment Denials 0
Total Penalties 0
Abuse Flag on Record N
Total Weighted Health Survey Score 2.0 (lower = better)

Substantiated Complaints / Year

Fines Issued ($) / Year

Composite Quality Rankings

#5,748
of 14,703
National
Top 39%
#134
of 341
MA State
Top 39% in MA
#10
of 22
️ Suffolk County
#10 of 22
#2
of 4
️ Chelsea
#2 of 4
#2
of 4
ZIP 2150
#2 of 4

Nationally, Katzman Family Center For Living ranks 5748th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 75.4/100), placing it in the above average nationwide. Within MA, it ranks 134th out of 341 nursing homes. In Chelsea, it ranks 2nd out of 4 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 2nd of 4. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #4,332 nationally and RN hours rank #6,682 nationally (#158 in MA).

How do we calculate these rankings?

Total Nurse Staffing – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank MA State Rank Note
2022 3.75 #5,981 / 14,703 #124 / 341 Above average
2023 3.92 #4,535 / 14,703 #72 / 341 Above average
2024 3.84 #5,278 / 14,703 #108 / 341 Above average
2025 3.94 #4,965 / 14,703 #102 / 341 Above average
2026 4.08 #4,332 / 14,703 #71 / 341 Above average

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank MA State Rank Note
2022 0.76 #4,312 / 14,703 #101 / 341 Above average
2023 0.56 #6,868 / 14,703 #198 / 341 Above average
2024 0.76 #3,727 / 14,703 #90 / 341 Above average
2025 0.62 #6,042 / 14,703 #155 / 341 Above average
2026 0.60 #6,682 / 14,703 #158 / 341 Above average

Total Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Registered Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Frequently Asked Questions

Katzman Family Center For Living is certified as a Medicare and Medicaid facility and has been approved to provide these services since 1990-07-01. Medicare covers short-term skilled nursing care (typically up to 100 days after a qualifying hospital stay). Medicaid covers long-term care for residents who meet financial eligibility requirements. Contact the facility at (617) 884-6766 or your local Medicaid office to verify current eligibility.

Katzman Family Center For Living holds an overall CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) rating of 5 out of 5 stars. This is made up of three components: Health Inspection (5★), Staffing (4★), and Quality of Resident Care (3★). Our independent composite quality score — which uses the raw underlying CMS numbers to break ties between similarly-rated facilities — is 75.4/100, placing it #5748 of 14703 facilities nationally and #134 of 341 in Massachusetts. Star ratings are a useful starting point, but the composite score and individual sub-ratings give a more complete picture for families comparing facilities.

Each resident at Katzman Family Center For Living receives a reported average of 4 hours 5 minutes of total nurse staffing per day. This breaks down as: Registered Nurse (RN) coverage — 36 minutes; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — 46 minutes; Nurse Aide — 2 hours 43 minutes. On weekends, total nurse staffing is 3 hours 43 minutes per resident per day. The CMS Staffing Rating for this facility is 4 out of 5. The national average for total nursing hours is approximately 3.5 hrs/day. Total nursing staff turnover is 22.8%. Families are encouraged to ask about current staffing schedules during their facility visit.

The facility has received 5 fine(s) over the 5-year period, totaling $38,746. No substantiated complaints have been recorded in the available data. In the most recent CMS reporting period, the facility received 0 fine(s) totaling $0, and 0 Medicare payment denial(s). Total penalties: 0. The Total Weighted Health Survey Score is 2.0 (lower scores are better). Full inspection history and complaint details are available at medicare.gov/care-compare.

Nationally, Katzman Family Center For Living ranks 5748th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 75.4/100), placing it in the above average nationwide. Within MA, it ranks 134th out of 341 nursing homes. In Chelsea, it ranks 2nd out of 4 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 2nd of 4. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #4,332 nationally and RN hours rank #6,682 nationally (#158 in MA). Our composite quality score of 75.4/100 weighs health inspections, quality of resident care, staffing hours, compliance record, and five-year performance trends — giving a more complete picture than CMS star ratings alone, which can place hundreds of facilities in the same 5-star bucket. To browse and compare all nursing homes in Chelsea, visit: https://nursinghomesnearme.org/massachusetts/chelsea/

Contact and Location

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Address

17 LAFAYETTE AVENUE, Chelsea, MA 2150
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Legal Name

CHELSEA JEWISH NURSING HOME, INC.

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Facility Details

Number of Certified Beds 123
Average Residents / Day 113 (92% occupancy)
Ownership Type Non profit – Other
Provider Type Medicare and Medicaid
County Suffolk County, MA
City Chelsea, MA
ZIP Code 2150
Approved Since July 1, 1990
Resident Council ✅ Yes
Automatic Sprinklers ✅ All required areas
Ownership Changed (12 mo.) No
CMS Certification Number 225451
Data Processing Date March 1, 2026
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