Leonard Florence Center for Living
165 Captain's Row · Chelsea, MA · 02150 · 6178870001
100 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Chain: Chelsea Jewish Lifecare
- Cleaner inspection record than most facilities nationally.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 5 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 7.45 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.41 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 7.02 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 25% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (8 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D November 20, 2025
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected December 12, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D November 20, 2025
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.
Corrected December 12, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D June 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Corrected June 10, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 14, 2023
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected November 2, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 14, 2023
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected November 2, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 14, 2023
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected November 2, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D September 14, 2023
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.
Corrected November 2, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D September 14, 2023
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected November 2, 2023 · Environmental
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 225775 · certified since February 26, 2010. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.