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KATZMAN FAMILY CENTER FOR LIVING

17 LAFAYETTE AVENUE, CHELSEA, MA 02150
Score: 90 / 100

Katzman Family Center For Living is one of the top-rated nursing facilities in Chelsea, Massachusetts, earning an A grade based on CMS data. With a score of 90/100, it ranks in the top 13% of facilities statewide — a strong indicator of quality care.

Staffing at Katzman Family Center For Living is near the national average, with 4.08 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent inspections identified 6 deficiencies at Katzman Family Center For Living. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 40 / 40 pts
5 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 25 / 25 pts
5 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 16 / 20 pts
4 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 9 / 15 pts
3 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 4.08 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.60 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.76 0.7 Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.71 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.72 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.42 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

6
Total Deficiencies
May 8, 2024
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 1 Minor 🟠 5 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0658 Severity D
    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    May 8, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0842 Severity D
    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standar
    May 8, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0550 Severity E
    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
    Mar 8, 2023 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0604 Severity D
    Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
    Mar 8, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0656 Severity D
    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    Mar 8, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 4.6% 4.5% Average
Falls with major injury 2.6% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 20.7% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 0.2% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 9.7% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 5.6% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 1.4% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of A is based on a score of 90 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 5★ → 40 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 5★ → 25 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 4★ → 16 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 3★ → 9 pts (max 15)

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
Non profit - Other
Certified Beds
123
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Apr 29, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
0