Chelsea Retirement Community
805 W Middle Street, Chelsea, MI 48118
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How Chelsea Retirement Community Compares
Chelsea Retirement Community is a 85-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Chelsea, Michigan. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Michigan average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections, rated 5 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (7.8%) is above the Michigan average of 2.9% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 85 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 96% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Michigan average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 8.6% — better than the Michigan average of 14.8% (42% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 7.8% — worse than the Michigan average of 2.9% (165% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.9% — better than the Michigan average of 5.1% (44% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 24.4% — worse than the Michigan average of 23.9%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Michigan averages across 422 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Chelsea Retirement Community
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Chelsea Retirement Community with other nursing homes in Chelsea.
What keeps Chelsea Retirement Community's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 5 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help Chelsea Retirement Community keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 8.6% here versus 14.8% across Michigan. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is Chelsea Retirement Community doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 7.8% here versus 2.9% across Michigan. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does Chelsea Retirement Community maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 96% occupancy across 85 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Chelsea Retirement Community?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Chelsea Retirement Community?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Chelsea
Chelsea sits in Washtenaw County, where adults 65 and older make up about 13.9% of the population — a lower share of seniors than Michigan as a whole (17.2% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 51,337 (13.9%)
- Median age
- 33.9 years
- Median household income
- $75,730
- Median home value
- $278,500
Demographics for Washtenaw County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Chelsea.
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