Best Nursing Homes in Chelsea, MA

Top 7 nursing homes and skilled nursing facilities in Chelsea, Massachusetts, ranked by Dorthea Index score. 7 total providers are rated in Chelsea, MA. Scores are based on verified CMS data — no provider pays for its ranking.

1. Leonard Florence Center For Living — 81/100 (Strong (80–89))
165 Captain'S Row, Chelsea, MA 02150
Leonard Florence Center For Living scores above average nationally, with 7.62 nurse hours per resident-day. View full profile
2. Katzman Family Center For Living — 76/100 (Average (65–79))
17 Lafayette Avenue, Chelsea, MA 02150
Katzman Family Center For Living scores in the Average range nationally, with 3 citations in the last 36 months. View full profile
3. Legacy Lifecare Visiting Nurse Agency — 63/100 (Below Average (50–64))
123 Captain'S Row, Chelsea, MA 02150
Legacy Lifecare Visiting Nurse Agency scores below the national average for nursing home quality. View full profile
4. Tak-Progressive Health Services Inc — 60/100 (Below Average (50–64))
100 Everett Avenue, Unit 3a, Chelsea, MA 02150
Tak-Progressive Health Services Inc scores below the national average for nursing home quality. View full profile
5. The Massachusetts Veterans Home At Chelsea — 46/100 (Concerning (below 50))
100 Summit Street, Chelsea, MA 02150
The Massachusetts Veterans Home At Chelsea scores below the national average for nursing home quality. View full profile
6. Legacy Lifecare Hospice And Palliative Care — 42/100 (Concerning (below 50))
123 Captain'S Row, Chelsea, MA 02150
Legacy Lifecare Hospice And Palliative Care scores below the national average for nursing home quality. View full profile
7. Highland Park Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center — 36/100 (Concerning (below 50))
255 Central Avenue, Chelsea, MA 02150
Highland Park Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center scores below the national average for nursing home quality. View full profile

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Care database. Scored by Dorthea Index using five independently verified components: 30-day readmission rate (25%), staffing consistency (25%), 5-star rating trend (20%), inspection record (20%), and long-stay quality measures (10%).

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