German Center for Extended Care
Nursing Home · Boston, MA
CMS certification number225540
Contact & location
2222 Centre StreetBoston, MA 02132
Suffolk County
- Phone
- (617) 325-1230
- ZIP code
- 02132 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 133
- Residents per day
- 130.8 (98% occupied)
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal name
- Deutsches Altenheim INC
- Chain
- Chelsea Jewish Lifecare (5 facilities, avg 4.8★)
- Medicare certified since
- February 2, 1992
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 3.77 (state 3.86 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.62 (state 0.65 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.73 (state 0.95 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.42 (state 2.26 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.56 (state 3.48 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 24.8 (state 38.2 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 26.7 (state 42.6 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 1 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- September 4, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 0.0 (state 7.2 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 20 health · 23 fire safety
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-27 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-29 |
| 2025-02-27 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. F0883 · Infection Control Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-29 |
| 2025-02-27 | Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. F0887 · Infection Control Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-29 |
| 2024-08-30 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. F0585 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-09-30 |
| 2024-08-30 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-09-30 |
| 2024-08-30 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-09-30 |
| 2024-08-30 | 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 2024-09-30 |
| 2024-08-30 | 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 2024-09-30 |
| 2024-05-02 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. F0580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-06-16 |
| 2023-08-17 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-09-14 |
| 2023-08-17 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. F0726 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-09-14 |
| 2023-08-17 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-09-14 |
| 2023-08-17 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. F0552 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-09-14 |
| 2023-08-17 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. F0580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-09-14 |
| 2023-08-17 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-09-14 |
| 2023-08-17 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-09-14 |
| 2023-08-17 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. F0759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-09-14 |
| 2023-08-17 | 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 2023-09-14 |
| 2023-08-17 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-09-14 |
| 2023-08-17 | Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws. F0839 · Administration Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-09-14 |
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
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Legacy Lifecare INC (organization) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100% | |
| Baker Tilly Advisory Group LP (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Baker Tilly US LLP (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Benton, Douglas (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Cadasse, Angela (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Chelsea Jewish Lifecare INC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Diop, Babacar (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Legacy Lifecare INC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Linehan, Jennifer (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lwomwa, Julius (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Pieleanu, Adrian (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Pineiro, Justin (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Santerre, Jennifer (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Barenthaler, Heidi (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Berman, Adam (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Birle, Hans (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Bridge, U Barbara (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Brinkhaus, Heinz (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Carberry, John (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Dilger, Erik (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Grueneich, Armin (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Heise, Lars (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hentschel, Dirk (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Maclellan, Genevieve (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Schwartz, Marie (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Soeldner, Carol (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Stehling, Roswitha (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Toegel, Hans (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Von Rosenstiel, Philipp (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Von Stackelberg, Charles (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Birle, Hans (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Diop, Babacar (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Maclellan, Genevieve (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Von Stackelberg, Charles (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Baker Tilly Advisory Group LP (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Baker Tilly US LLP (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Barenthaler, Heidi (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Benton, Douglas (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Berman, Adam (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Birle, Hans (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Bridge, U Barbara (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Brinkhaus, Heinz (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Cadasse, Angela (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Carberry, John (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Chambers, Dorreth (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Chelsea Jewish Lifecare INC (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Dilger, Erik (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Diop, Babacar (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Grueneich, Armin (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Heise, Lars (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hentschel, Dirk (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Linehan, Jennifer (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lwomwa, Julius (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Maclellan, Genevieve (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Pieleanu, Adrian (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Pineiro, Justin (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Santerre, Jennifer (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Schwartz, Marie (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Soeldner, Carol (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Stehling, Roswitha (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of German Center for Extended Care?
German Center for Extended Care has a 5-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 German Center for Extended Care have?
It has 133 certified beds and cares for about 131 residents per day.
Has German Center for Extended Care been fined?
CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Who owns German Center for Extended Care?
It is part of Chelsea Jewish Lifecare and is classified as non profit - corporation. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.
What is the phone number of German Center for Extended Care?
(617) 325-1230. The facility is located at 2222 Centre Street, Boston, MA 02132.
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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.