Nursing homes in Chelsea, MA

Compare 4 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Chelsea, part of the Suffolk area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 3.8★ — above the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.

Residents of Chelsea, Massachusetts, have access to four nursing homes located within the 02150 ZIP code area of Suffolk County. According to data from CMS Care Compare, these facilities maintain an average overall rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars. Two of these local centers currently hold a top 5-star designation, including the Katzman Family Center for Living, which is operated by Chelsea Jewish Lifecare and serves as the highest-rated facility in the city.

What to look for in Chelsea

• 1 home scores below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
• 3 of 4 homes meet a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
• 2 homes hold the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
• 1 of 4 home sits below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.

Top 4 highest rated nursing homes in Chelsea

1. 1
   Katzman Family Center for Living

   CHELSEA JEWISH LIFECARE · Large
   5.0
2. 2
   Leonard Florence Center for Living

   CHELSEA JEWISH LIFECARE · Medium
   5.0
3. 3
   THE MASSACHUSETTS VETERANS HOME AT CHELSEA

   THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS · Large
   4.0
4. 4
   HIGHLAND PARK REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER

   MARQUIS HEALTH SERVICES · Large
   1.0

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