F

HIGHLAND PARK REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER

255 CENTRAL AVENUE, CHELSEA, MA 02150
Score: 30 / 100

Highland Park Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center has received an F grade based on CMS data, with a score of 30/100 — placing it among the lowest-rated nursing facilities in Massachusetts. Families considering this Chelsea facility should carefully review its inspection history and quality metrics.

Staffing levels are a potential concern at Highland Park Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center, with 3.17 total nursing hours per resident per day — below the national average of 3.8 hours. Lower staffing can impact care quality and staff responsiveness.

Recent inspections identified 83 deficiencies at Highland Park Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 8 / 40 pts
1 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 5 / 25 pts
1 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 8 / 20 pts
2 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 9 / 15 pts
3 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.17 3.8 Below Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.56 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.49 0.7 Below Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.12 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 2.88 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.47 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

83
Total Deficiencies
Apr 1, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 2 Minor 🟠 81 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0658 Severity E
    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    Apr 1, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0756 Severity E
    Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in develo
    Apr 1, 2025 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0880 Severity E
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    Apr 1, 2025 · Infection Control Deficiencies
  • Tag 0550 Severity D
    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
    Apr 1, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0561 Severity D
    Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
    Apr 1, 2025 · Resident Rights 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 3.8% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 1.0% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 25.3% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 2.3% 2.5% Average
ADL decline (daily activities) 8.1% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 7.1% 7.5% Average
New/worsened incontinence 14.1% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 30 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 1★ → 8 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 1★ → 5 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 2★ → 8 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
For profit - Limited Liability company
Certified Beds
195
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
No
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Apr 1, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
18