The Massachusetts Veterans Home at Chelsea
Chelsea, MA, 02150
Suffolk County benchmark
Average nursing home: $9,985 – $14,679/month
Based on 63 facilities in Suffolk County
State inspection record
Last inspected: September 19, 2025
5 deficiencies found during last health inspection.
View full state inspection reportDetailed inspection findings
Deficiencies by category
Individual citations (5 of 5)
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
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.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
About severity codes: A-C = minimal harm, D-F = more than minimal harm, G-I = actual harm, J-L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services).
Inspection timeline
September 19, 2025
3 deficiencies found
July 29, 2025
2 deficiencies found
Questions to ask on your tour
Personalized questions based on The Massachusetts Veterans Home at Chelsea's actual inspection history and care type.
Based on inspection history
- 1.How often are care plans updated?
- 2.Who participates in care planning meetings?
- 3.How is care plan compliance monitored?
- 4.What steps have you taken to address past quality of care issues?
- 5.How quickly are call bells answered on average?
- 6.How are medications stored and tracked?
- 7.What is the medication error rate?
Essential questions
- •What is the all-in monthly cost, including all fees and surcharges?
- •What is the staff-to-resident ratio during day and night shifts?
- •How do you handle medical emergencies?
- •Can I see a copy of your most recent state inspection report?
- •What happens if my loved one's care needs change?
- •Can I speak with current residents or family members?
- •What is the community fee and is it refundable?
- •What are the contract cancellation terms?
Tip: Bring a notepad and take notes. Visit at different times of day. Ask to see the dining room during a meal.
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About
A licensed skilled nursing facility in Chelsea, Massachusetts, providing 24-hour medical supervision and comprehensive care for seniors.
Languages spoken
English
Capacity
154 beds
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