The home failed to have a plan for how it would carry out quality improvement and oversight activities. Cited August 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 865 — 42 CFR §483.75 — S/S: F
Nursing home report
THE MASSACHUSETTS VETERANS HOME AT CHELSEA
CHELSEA, MA · Medicare-certified · 154 beds
In good standing
Government-run
Data as of July 1, 2026
4 of 5 overall
4 of 5 stars overall. This home has solid inspection and staffing ratings, no fines in the last 24 months, and reported nurse staffing of 6.97 hours per resident per day, above the federal benchmark of 4.1; its quality measures rating is lower at 3 of 5 stars, and recent inspection citations included care planning and quality assurance issues.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
6.9742 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: September 19, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 6.9742.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 1.63
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.00
- Nurse aides
- 4.35
- Weekend nursing
- 6.33
Hours per resident per day.
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
26.9%24.1%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
1.6%2.5%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
5.5%7.1%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
1.6%1.7%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
2.7%5.4%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
15.2%14.2%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
11.1%7.7%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
7.1%7.2%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
4.9%0.7%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
22.9%15.7%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%0%No change
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—99.2%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
77%59.5%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
—48.8%—
What the inspectors found
The home failed to have an ongoing quality review group that finds problems and makes corrective plans. Cited August 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 867 — 42 CFR §483.75 — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to develop and carry out a complete care plan that met each resident’s needs with clear steps and timelines. Cited August 2023 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 656 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(1) — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited September 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: D
The home failed to properly label and securely store medications and biologicals. Cited September 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 761 — 42 CFR §483.45(g) — S/S: D
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 7 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- Government - State
- Occupancy
- 120.1 residents on an average day (78% of 154 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 59 years
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.