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.
Ownership, as filed with CMS
Care Compare
As filed in the CMS file dated 1 August 2026 (Care Compare ownership).
| Owner or manager | Role | Type | Ownership percentage | Association |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | 100% | since 03/01/2023 |
| BALDINI, CHRISTINE | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/02/2025 |
| BARASH, JED | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/02/2025 |
| COUILLARD, JOHN | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/14/2020 |
| COUILLARD, JOHN | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/14/2020 |
| COUILLARD, JOHN | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/13/2020 |
| BALDINI, CHRISTINE | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/28/2024 |
| BARASH, JED | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/24/2016 |
| COUILLARD, JOHN | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/13/2020 |
| THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 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).
| Owner | Individual or organization | Role | Ownership percentage | Association date | Described in the filing as |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS | Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100 | 3/1/2023 | Private equity company: No Real estate investment trust: No Holding company: No |
| CHRISTINE BALDINI | Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | 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. | 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 BARASH | Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | 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. | 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 COUILLARD | Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | 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. | 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 COUILLARD | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | 100 | 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 COUILLARD | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | 100 | 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. |
| CHRISTINE BALDINI | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | 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. | 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 BARASH | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | 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. | 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 COUILLARD | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | 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. | 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 MASSACHUSETTS | Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | 100 | 7/1/1966 | Private equity company: No Real estate investment trust: No Holding company: No |
Changes in ownership
- 1 April 2026: ROBERT J ENGELL no longer appears as OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL in the Medicare enrollment ownership file. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2026-04-01.csv
- 1 April 2026: ERIC JOHNSON no longer appears as W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE in the Medicare enrollment ownership file. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2026-04-01.csv
- 1 April 2026: ERIC JOHNSON no longer appears as CORPORATE DIRECTOR in the Medicare enrollment ownership file. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2026-04-01.csv
- 1 April 2026: ERIC JOHNSON no longer appears as CORPORATE OFFICER in the Medicare enrollment ownership file. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2026-04-01.csv
- 1 April 2026: JOHN ALBERT COUILLARD no longer appears as W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE in the Medicare enrollment ownership file. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2026-04-01.csv
- 1 April 2026: CHRISTINE BALDINI appears as ADP OF THE SNF in the Medicare enrollment ownership file. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2026-04-01.csv
- 1 April 2026: CHRISTINE BALDINI appears as OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL in the Medicare enrollment ownership file. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2026-04-01.csv
- 1 April 2026: JED A BARASH appears as ADP OF THE SNF in the Medicare enrollment ownership file. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2026-04-01.csv
- 1 April 2026: JED A BARASH appears as OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL in the Medicare enrollment ownership file. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2026-04-01.csv
- 1 April 2026: JOHN ALBERT COUILLARD appears as ADP OF THE SNF in the Medicare enrollment ownership file. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2026-04-01.csv
- 1 April 2026: JOHN ALBERT COUILLARD appears as CORPORATE OFFICER in the Medicare enrollment ownership file. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2026-04-01.csv
- 5 January 2024: ROBERT J ENGELL appears as OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL in the Medicare enrollment ownership file. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2024-01-05.csv
- 5 January 2024: THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS appears as OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL in the Medicare enrollment ownership file. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2024-01-05.csv
- 5 January 2024: THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS appears as 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST in the Medicare enrollment ownership file. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2024-01-05.csv
- 5 January 2024: ERIC JOHNSON appears as W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE in the Medicare enrollment ownership file. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2024-01-05.csv
- 5 January 2024: ERIC JOHNSON appears as DIRECTOR in the Medicare enrollment ownership file. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2024-01-05.csv
- 5 January 2024: ERIC JOHNSON appears as OFFICER in the Medicare enrollment ownership file. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2024-01-05.csv
- 5 January 2024: JOHN ALBERT COUILLARD appears as OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL in the Medicare enrollment ownership file. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2024-01-05.csv
- 5 January 2024: JOHN ALBERT COUILLARD appears as W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE in the Medicare enrollment ownership file. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2024-01-05.csv
- 5 January 2024: JOHN ALBERT COUILLARD appears as DIRECTOR in the Medicare enrollment ownership file. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2024-01-05.csv
Recent changes on this record
- 1 April 2026: ROBERT J ENGELL no longer appears as OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL in the Medicare enrollment ownership file. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2026-04-01.csv
- 1 April 2026: ERIC JOHNSON no longer appears as W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE in the Medicare enrollment ownership file. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2026-04-01.csv
- 1 April 2026: ERIC JOHNSON no longer appears as CORPORATE DIRECTOR in the Medicare enrollment ownership file. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2026-04-01.csv
- 1 April 2026: ERIC JOHNSON no longer appears as CORPORATE OFFICER in the Medicare enrollment ownership file. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2026-04-01.csv
- 1 April 2026: JOHN ALBERT COUILLARD no longer appears as W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE in the Medicare enrollment ownership file. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2026-04-01.csv
- 1 April 2026: CHRISTINE BALDINI appears as ADP OF THE SNF in the Medicare enrollment ownership file. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2026-04-01.csv
- 1 April 2026: CHRISTINE BALDINI appears as OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL in the Medicare enrollment ownership file. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2026-04-01.csv
- 1 April 2026: JED A BARASH appears as ADP OF THE SNF in the Medicare enrollment ownership file. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2026-04-01.csv
- 1 April 2026: JED A BARASH appears as OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL in the Medicare enrollment ownership file. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2026-04-01.csv
- 1 April 2026: JOHN ALBERT COUILLARD appears as ADP OF THE SNF in the Medicare enrollment ownership file. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2026-04-01.csv
- 1 April 2026: JOHN ALBERT COUILLARD appears as CORPORATE OFFICER in the Medicare enrollment ownership file. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2026-04-01.csv
- 10 October 2025: A cost report was filed for fiscal year 2025, on form CMS-2540-10. SNF10FY2024.zip
- 19 September 2024: A cost report was filed for fiscal year 2024, on form CMS-2540-10. SNF10FY2023.zip
- 5 January 2024: ROBERT J ENGELL appears as OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL in the Medicare enrollment ownership file. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2024-01-05.csv
- 5 January 2024: THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS appears as OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL in the Medicare enrollment ownership file. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2024-01-05.csv
- 5 January 2024: THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS appears as 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST in the Medicare enrollment ownership file. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2024-01-05.csv
- 5 January 2024: ERIC JOHNSON appears as W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE in the Medicare enrollment ownership file. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2024-01-05.csv
- 5 January 2024: ERIC JOHNSON appears as DIRECTOR in the Medicare enrollment ownership file. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2024-01-05.csv
- 5 January 2024: ERIC JOHNSON appears as OFFICER in the Medicare enrollment ownership file. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2024-01-05.csv
- 5 January 2024: JOHN ALBERT COUILLARD appears as OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL in the Medicare enrollment ownership file. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2024-01-05.csv
- 5 January 2024: JOHN ALBERT COUILLARD appears as W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE in the Medicare enrollment ownership file. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2024-01-05.csv
- 5 January 2024: JOHN ALBERT COUILLARD appears as DIRECTOR in the Medicare enrollment ownership file. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2024-01-05.csv
- 27 September 2023: A cost report was filed for fiscal year 2023, on form CMS-2540-10. SNF10FY2022.zip
- 29 September 2022: A cost report was filed for fiscal year 2022, on form CMS-2540-10. SNF10FY2021.zip
- 25 August 2021: A cost report was filed for fiscal year 2021, on form CMS-2540-10. SNF10FY2020.zip
- 25 September 2020: A cost report was filed for fiscal year 2020, on form CMS-2540-10. SNF10FY2019.zip
- 21 November 2019: A cost report was filed for fiscal year 2019, on form CMS-2540-10. SNF10FY2018.zip
- 31 January 2019: A cost report was filed for fiscal year 2018, on form CMS-2540-10. SNF10FY2017.zip
- 31 January 2019: A cost report was filed for fiscal year 2017, on form CMS-2540-10. SNF10FY2016.zip
- 31 January 2019: A cost report was filed for fiscal year 2016, on form CMS-2540-10. SNF10FY2015.zip
Inspections
| Inspection cycle | Health inspection | Fire safety inspection | Health deficiencies | Fire safety deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 19 September 2025 | 19 September 2025 | 3 | 0 |
| 2 | 9 October 2024 | 9 October 2024 | 9 | 0 |
| 3 | 3 August 2023 | 3 August 2023 | 12 | 10 |
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 date | Inspection type | Tag | Category | What was cited | Scope and severity | Complaint | Corrected | Correction date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 September 2025 | Health | F 0656 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | No | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | 3 November 2025 |
| 19 September 2025 | Health | F 0689 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | No | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | 3 November 2025 |
| 19 September 2025 | Health | F 0761 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | 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. | D | No | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | 3 November 2025 |
| 29 July 2025 | Health | F 0604 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | D | Yes | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | 13 September 2025 |
| 29 July 2025 | Health | F 0656 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Yes | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | 13 September 2025 |
| 9 October 2024 | Health | F 0656 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | No | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | 14 November 2024 |
| 9 October 2024 | Health | F 0684 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | No | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | 14 November 2024 |
| 9 October 2024 | Health | F 0689 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | No | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | 14 November 2024 |
| 9 October 2024 | Health | F 0699 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | D | No | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | 14 November 2024 |
| 9 October 2024 | Health | F 0710 | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care. | D | No | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | 14 November 2024 |
| 9 October 2024 | Health | F 0740 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. | D | No | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | 14 November 2024 |
| 9 October 2024 | Health | F 0761 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | 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. | D | No | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | 14 November 2024 |
| 17 July 2024 | Health | F 0557 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. | D | Yes | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | 1 September 2024 |
| 17 July 2024 | Health | F 0600 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Yes | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | 1 September 2024 |
| 14 May 2024 | Health | F 0609 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Yes | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | 17 June 2024 |
| 3 August 2023 | Health | F 0637 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | D | No | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | 15 September 2023 |
| 3 August 2023 | Health | F 0640 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | D | No | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | 15 September 2023 |
| 3 August 2023 | Health | F 0656 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | No | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | 15 September 2023 |
| 3 August 2023 | Health | F 0658 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | No | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | 15 September 2023 |
| 3 August 2023 | Health | F 0761 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | 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. | D | No | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | 15 September 2023 |
| 3 August 2023 | Health | F 0790 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident. | D | No | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | 15 September 2023 |
| 3 August 2023 | Health | F 0865 | Administration Deficiencies | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. | F | No | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | 15 September 2023 |
| 3 August 2023 | Health | F 0867 | Administration Deficiencies | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | F | No | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | 15 September 2023 |
| 3 August 2023 | Health | F 0880 | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | No | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | 15 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
| Field | As filed |
|---|---|
| Provider Type | Medicare |
| Ownership Type | Government - State |
| Legal Business Name | THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS |
| Date First Approved to Provide Medicare and Medicaid Services | 1967-02-09 |
| Provider Resides in Hospital | N |
| Continuing Care Retirement Community | N |
| Urban | Y |
| County/Parish | Suffolk |
| Telephone Number | 6178877115 |
| Provider Changed Ownership in Last 12 Months | N |
| With a Resident and Family Council | Resident |
| Automatic Sprinkler Systems in All Required Areas | Yes |
| Number of Certified Beds | 154 |
| Average Number of Residents per Day | 120.1 |
| Overall Rating | 4 |
| Health Inspection Rating | 4 |
| QM Rating | 3 |
| Long-Stay QM Rating | 3 |
| Processing Date | 2026-08-01 |
From the Care Compare Provider Information file NH_ProviderInfo_Aug2026.csv, processed on 1 August 2026.
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