THE MASSACHUSETTS VETERANS HOME AT CHELSEA

The Massachusetts Veterans Home at Chelsea is a state government-operated skilled nursing facility located at 100 Summit Street in Chelsea, Massachusetts (02150). The facility holds 154 certified beds and operates under Medicare certification. As a state-owned veterans home, it serves eligible veterans requiring long-term care or skilled nursing services in Suffolk County. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities on a scale of 1 to 5, with higher ratings indicating better performance relative to other facilities. The Massachusetts Veterans Home at Chelsea holds an overall CMS rating of 4 stars, placing it above the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection rating stands at 4 stars, reflecting the outcomes of standard state survey processes and complaint investigations conducted at the facility. The staffing rating is also 4 stars, which reflects the levels of nursing staff, including registered nurses and certified nursing assistants, relative to the number of residents. The quality measure rating is 3 stars, which aligns with the national average and is based on clinical data points such as the percentage of residents experiencing certain health conditions or functional changes during their stay. Regarding payment and insurance, this facility is Medicare-certified, meaning it is eligible to receive reimbursement for qualifying short-term skilled nursing stays following a hospital admission. As a Massachusetts state veterans home, the facility primarily serves veterans and may have specific eligibility requirements tied to military service. Prospective residents or their representatives should contact the facility directly at (617) 887-7115 to inquire about admission criteria, Medicaid acceptance, and any veteran-specific benefits programs that may apply. When compared to national benchmarks, the Massachusetts Veterans Home at Chelsea performs at or above average across most CMS rating categories. The overall 4-star rating, along with the 4-star health inspection and staffing ratings, positions this facility above the national 3.0-star average. The 3-star quality measure rating is consistent with the national norm. These ratings are updated periodically by CMS and reflect data collected during specific timeframes. Families and individuals researching care options are encouraged to review the full CMS Nursing Home Care Compare profile for the most current information, and to consider multiple factors beyond star ratings when evaluating care settings.