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Skilled nursing facility · CMS certification number 225110

THE MASSACHUSETTS VETERANS HOME AT CHELSEA

CHELSEA, Massachusetts · Medicare

Certified beds, as filed in Care Compare: 154

Finances, as filed

From this facility’s Medicare cost reports on form CMS-2540, each figure with the worksheet, line and column it was read from.

Cost report for 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025 — a reporting period of 364 days, on form CMS-2540-10, settled, processed by CMS on 10 October 2025.

None of these figures is carried on this report.

CMS report record 1440430, read from the public cost report file SNF10FY2024.zip.

Fiscal year 2024, ended 30 June 2024

Cost report for 1 July 2023 to 30 June 2024 — a reporting period of 365 days, on form CMS-2540-10, settled, processed by CMS on 19 September 2024.

None of these figures is carried on this report.

CMS report record 1395178, read from the public cost report file SNF10FY2023.zip.

Fiscal year 2023, ended 30 June 2023

Cost report for 1 July 2022 to 30 June 2023 — a reporting period of 364 days, on form CMS-2540-10, settled, processed by CMS on 27 September 2023.

None of these figures is carried on this report.

CMS report record 1365598, read from the public cost report file SNF10FY2022.zip.

Fiscal year 2022, ended 30 June 2022

Cost report for 1 July 2021 to 30 June 2022 — a reporting period of 364 days, on form CMS-2540-10, settled, processed by CMS on 29 September 2022.

None of these figures is carried on this report.

CMS report record 1334602, read from the public cost report file SNF10FY2021.zip.

Fiscal year 2021, ended 30 June 2021

Cost report for 1 July 2020 to 30 June 2021 — a reporting period of 364 days, on form CMS-2540-10, settled, processed by CMS on 25 August 2021.

None of these figures is carried on this report.

CMS report record 1296139, read from the public cost report file SNF10FY2020.zip.

Fiscal year 2020, ended 30 June 2020

Cost report for 1 July 2019 to 30 June 2020 — a reporting period of 365 days, on form CMS-2540-10, settled, processed by CMS on 25 September 2020.

None of these figures is carried on this report.

CMS report record 1269716, read from the public cost report file SNF10FY2019.zip.

Fiscal year 2019, ended 30 June 2019

Cost report for 1 July 2018 to 30 June 2019 — a reporting period of 364 days, on form CMS-2540-10, settled, processed by CMS on 21 November 2019.

None of these figures is carried on this report.

CMS report record 1245941, read from the public cost report file SNF10FY2018.zip.

Fiscal year 2018, ended 30 June 2018

Cost report for 1 July 2017 to 30 June 2018 — a reporting period of 364 days, on form CMS-2540-10, settled, processed by CMS on 31 January 2019.

None of these figures is carried on this report.

CMS report record 1218802, read from the public cost report file SNF10FY2017.zip.

Fiscal year 2017, ended 30 June 2017

Cost report for 1 July 2016 to 30 June 2017 — a reporting period of 364 days, on form CMS-2540-10, settled, processed by CMS on 31 January 2019.

None of these figures is carried on this report.

CMS report record 1218801, read from the public cost report file SNF10FY2016.zip.

Fiscal year 2016, ended 30 June 2016

Cost report for 1 July 2015 to 30 June 2016 — a reporting period of 365 days, on form CMS-2540-10, settled, processed by CMS on 31 January 2019.

None of these figures is carried on this report.

CMS report record 1218800, read from the public cost report file SNF10FY2015.zip.

Nurse staffing

Nurse staffing hours from the Payroll-Based Journal, quarter by quarter, are on this facility’s staffing page, each quarter with the file it came from.

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Ownership, as filed with CMS

Care Compare

As filed in the CMS file dated 1 August 2026 (Care Compare ownership).

Owner or managerRoleTypeOwnership percentageAssociation
THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%since 03/01/2023
BALDINI, CHRISTINEADP OF THE SNFIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 05/02/2025
BARASH, JEDADP OF THE SNFIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 05/02/2025
COUILLARD, JOHNADP OF THE SNFIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 09/14/2020
COUILLARD, JOHNCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 09/14/2020
COUILLARD, JOHNCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 09/13/2020
BALDINI, CHRISTINEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 01/28/2024
BARASH, JEDOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 07/24/2016
COUILLARD, JOHNOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 09/13/2020
THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTSOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationNOT APPLICABLEsince 07/01/1966

Medicare enrollment

As filed in the CMS file dated 1 August 2026 (Medicare enrollment ownership), under the enrollment of THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS (enrollment ID O20220301000809).

OwnerIndividual or organizationRoleOwnership percentageAssociation dateDescribed in the filing as
THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTSOrganization5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST1003/1/2023
Private equity company: No
Real estate investment trust: No
Holding company: No
CHRISTINE BALDINIIndividualADP OF THE SNFCMS paused the expanded ownership disclosure on Form CMS-855A in guidance dated December 11, 2025; this field has not been filed under the current cycle.5/2/2025
Private equity company: CMS paused the expanded ownership disclosure on Form CMS-855A in guidance dated December 11, 2025; this field has not been filed under the current cycle.
Real estate investment trust: CMS paused the expanded ownership disclosure on Form CMS-855A in guidance dated December 11, 2025; this field has not been filed under the current cycle.
Holding company: CMS paused the expanded ownership disclosure on Form CMS-855A in guidance dated December 11, 2025; this field has not been filed under the current cycle.
JED A BARASHIndividualADP OF THE SNFCMS paused the expanded ownership disclosure on Form CMS-855A in guidance dated December 11, 2025; this field has not been filed under the current cycle.5/2/2025
Private equity company: CMS paused the expanded ownership disclosure on Form CMS-855A in guidance dated December 11, 2025; this field has not been filed under the current cycle.
Real estate investment trust: CMS paused the expanded ownership disclosure on Form CMS-855A in guidance dated December 11, 2025; this field has not been filed under the current cycle.
Holding company: CMS paused the expanded ownership disclosure on Form CMS-855A in guidance dated December 11, 2025; this field has not been filed under the current cycle.
JOHN ALBERT COUILLARDIndividualADP OF THE SNFCMS paused the expanded ownership disclosure on Form CMS-855A in guidance dated December 11, 2025; this field has not been filed under the current cycle.9/14/2020
Private equity company: CMS paused the expanded ownership disclosure on Form CMS-855A in guidance dated December 11, 2025; this field has not been filed under the current cycle.
Real estate investment trust: CMS paused the expanded ownership disclosure on Form CMS-855A in guidance dated December 11, 2025; this field has not been filed under the current cycle.
Holding company: CMS paused the expanded ownership disclosure on Form CMS-855A in guidance dated December 11, 2025; this field has not been filed under the current cycle.
JOHN ALBERT COUILLARDIndividualCORPORATE DIRECTOR1009/14/2020
Private equity company: CMS paused the expanded ownership disclosure on Form CMS-855A in guidance dated December 11, 2025; this field has not been filed under the current cycle.
Real estate investment trust: CMS paused the expanded ownership disclosure on Form CMS-855A in guidance dated December 11, 2025; this field has not been filed under the current cycle.
Holding company: CMS paused the expanded ownership disclosure on Form CMS-855A in guidance dated December 11, 2025; this field has not been filed under the current cycle.
JOHN ALBERT COUILLARDIndividualCORPORATE OFFICER1009/13/2020
Private equity company: CMS paused the expanded ownership disclosure on Form CMS-855A in guidance dated December 11, 2025; this field has not been filed under the current cycle.
Real estate investment trust: CMS paused the expanded ownership disclosure on Form CMS-855A in guidance dated December 11, 2025; this field has not been filed under the current cycle.
Holding company: CMS paused the expanded ownership disclosure on Form CMS-855A in guidance dated December 11, 2025; this field has not been filed under the current cycle.
CHRISTINE BALDINIIndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLCMS paused the expanded ownership disclosure on Form CMS-855A in guidance dated December 11, 2025; this field has not been filed under the current cycle.1/28/2024
Private equity company: CMS paused the expanded ownership disclosure on Form CMS-855A in guidance dated December 11, 2025; this field has not been filed under the current cycle.
Real estate investment trust: CMS paused the expanded ownership disclosure on Form CMS-855A in guidance dated December 11, 2025; this field has not been filed under the current cycle.
Holding company: CMS paused the expanded ownership disclosure on Form CMS-855A in guidance dated December 11, 2025; this field has not been filed under the current cycle.
JED A BARASHIndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLCMS paused the expanded ownership disclosure on Form CMS-855A in guidance dated December 11, 2025; this field has not been filed under the current cycle.7/24/2016
Private equity company: CMS paused the expanded ownership disclosure on Form CMS-855A in guidance dated December 11, 2025; this field has not been filed under the current cycle.
Real estate investment trust: CMS paused the expanded ownership disclosure on Form CMS-855A in guidance dated December 11, 2025; this field has not been filed under the current cycle.
Holding company: CMS paused the expanded ownership disclosure on Form CMS-855A in guidance dated December 11, 2025; this field has not been filed under the current cycle.
JOHN ALBERT COUILLARDIndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLCMS paused the expanded ownership disclosure on Form CMS-855A in guidance dated December 11, 2025; this field has not been filed under the current cycle.9/13/2020
Private equity company: CMS paused the expanded ownership disclosure on Form CMS-855A in guidance dated December 11, 2025; this field has not been filed under the current cycle.
Real estate investment trust: CMS paused the expanded ownership disclosure on Form CMS-855A in guidance dated December 11, 2025; this field has not been filed under the current cycle.
Holding company: CMS paused the expanded ownership disclosure on Form CMS-855A in guidance dated December 11, 2025; this field has not been filed under the current cycle.
THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTSOrganizationOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL1007/1/1966
Private equity company: No
Real estate investment trust: No
Holding company: No

Changes in ownership

Recent changes on this record

Inspections

Inspection cycleHealth inspectionFire safety inspectionHealth deficienciesFire safety deficiencies
119 September 202519 September 202530
29 October 20249 October 202490
33 August 20233 August 20231210

From the Care Compare inspection summary file NH_SurveySummary_Aug2026.csv, processed on 1 August 2026.

Deficiencies cited

24 deficiencies on file, newest inspection first
Inspection dateInspection typeTagCategoryWhat was citedScope and severityComplaintCorrectedCorrection date
19 September 2025HealthF 0656Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correction3 November 2025
19 September 2025HealthF 0689Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correction3 November 2025
19 September 2025HealthF 0761Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure 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.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correction3 November 2025
29 July 2025HealthF 0604Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesEnsure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.DYesDeficient, Provider has date of correction13 September 2025
29 July 2025HealthF 0656Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DYesDeficient, Provider has date of correction13 September 2025
9 October 2024HealthF 0656Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correction14 November 2024
9 October 2024HealthF 0684Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correction14 November 2024
9 October 2024HealthF 0689Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correction14 November 2024
9 October 2024HealthF 0699Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correction14 November 2024
9 October 2024HealthF 0710Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesObtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correction14 November 2024
9 October 2024HealthF 0740Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correction14 November 2024
9 October 2024HealthF 0761Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure 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.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correction14 November 2024
17 July 2024HealthF 0557Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.DYesDeficient, Provider has date of correction1 September 2024
17 July 2024HealthF 0600Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.DYesDeficient, Provider has date of correction1 September 2024
14 May 2024HealthF 0609Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.DYesDeficient, Provider has date of correction17 June 2024
3 August 2023HealthF 0637Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesAssess the resident when there is a significant change in conditionDNoDeficient, Provider has date of correction15 September 2023
3 August 2023HealthF 0640Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesEncode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correction15 September 2023
3 August 2023HealthF 0656Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.ENoDeficient, Provider has date of correction15 September 2023
3 August 2023HealthF 0658Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correction15 September 2023
3 August 2023HealthF 0761Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure 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.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correction15 September 2023
3 August 2023HealthF 0790Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correction15 September 2023
3 August 2023HealthF 0865Administration DeficienciesHave a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.FNoDeficient, Provider has date of correction15 September 2023
3 August 2023HealthF 0867Administration DeficienciesSet up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.FNoDeficient, Provider has date of correction15 September 2023
3 August 2023HealthF 0880Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correction15 September 2023

From the Care Compare health citations file NH_HealthCitations_Aug2026.csv, processed on 1 August 2026.

Penalties

Not yet extracted for this facility.

Care Compare provider information

FieldAs filed
Provider TypeMedicare
Ownership TypeGovernment - State
Legal Business NameTHE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
Date First Approved to Provide Medicare and Medicaid Services1967-02-09
Provider Resides in HospitalN
Continuing Care Retirement CommunityN
UrbanY
County/ParishSuffolk
Telephone Number6178877115
Provider Changed Ownership in Last 12 MonthsN
With a Resident and Family CouncilResident
Automatic Sprinkler Systems in All Required AreasYes
Number of Certified Beds154
Average Number of Residents per Day120.1
Overall Rating4
Health Inspection Rating4
QM Rating3
Long-Stay QM Rating3
Processing Date2026-08-01

From the Care Compare Provider Information file NH_ProviderInfo_Aug2026.csv, processed on 1 August 2026.

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