The Massachusetts Veterans Home at Chelsea

Nursing Home · Chelsea, MA

CMS overall rating 4/5 Government - State

CMS certification number225110

Contact & location

100 Summit Street
Chelsea, MA 02150
Suffolk County
Phone
(617) 887-7115
ZIP code
02150 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
154
Residents per day
120.1 (78% occupied)
Ownership
Government - State
Legal name
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Medicare certified since
February 9, 1967
Participates in
Medicare
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 3.0
Health inspections★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 3.0
Staffing★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 3.1
Quality measures★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 3.3
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 3/5
Short-stay qualityNot rated

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
6.97 (state 3.86 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
1.63 (state 0.65 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
1.00 (state 0.95 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
4.35 (state 2.26 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
6.33 (state 3.48 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
—
RN turnover
—
Administrators who left
3 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
September 19, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
3.0 (state 7.2 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
0
Citations on record (3 years)
24 health · 10 fire safety
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2025-09-19 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-11-03
2025-09-19 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-11-03
2025-09-19 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.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-11-03
2025-07-29 Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
F0604 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-09-13
2025-07-29 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-09-13
2024-10-09 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-11-14
2024-10-09 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-11-14
2024-10-09 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-11-14
2024-10-09 Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
F0699 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-11-14
2024-10-09 Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.
F0710 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-11-14
2024-10-09 Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
F0740 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-11-14
2024-10-09 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.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-11-14
2024-07-17 Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
F0557 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-09-01
2024-07-17 Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-09-01
2024-05-14 Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-06-17
2023-08-03 Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
F0865 · Administration Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-09-15
2023-08-03 Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
F0867 · Administration Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-09-15
2023-08-03 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-09-15
2023-08-03 Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
F0637 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-09-15
2023-08-03 Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
F0640 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-09-15
2023-08-03 Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-09-15
2023-08-03 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.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-09-15
2023-08-03 Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
F0790 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-09-15
2023-08-03 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-09-15

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts (organization)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100%
Baldini, Christine (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Barash, Jed (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Couillard, John (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Couillard, John (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Couillard, John (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Baldini, Christine (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Barash, Jed (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Couillard, John (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of The Massachusetts Veterans Home at Chelsea?

The Massachusetts Veterans Home at Chelsea has a 4-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.0-star average in Massachusetts.

How many beds does The Massachusetts Veterans Home at Chelsea have?

It has 154 certified beds and cares for about 120 residents per day.

Has The Massachusetts Veterans Home at Chelsea been fined?

CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

What is the phone number of The Massachusetts Veterans Home at Chelsea?

(617) 887-7115. The facility is located at 100 Summit Street, Chelsea, MA 02150.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.