Katzman Family Center for Living
17 LAFAYETTE AVENUE, Chelsea, MA 02150
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 Katzman Family Center for Living Compares
Katzman Family Center for Living is a 123-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Chelsea, Massachusetts. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Massachusetts average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections, rated 5 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (1.6%) is below the Massachusetts average of 3.5%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 123 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 92% occupied.
Among the 4 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Chelsea, 2 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.8 stars.
By the numbers vs. Massachusetts average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 21.1% — better than the Massachusetts average of 21.3%.
- Falls with major injury: 1.6% — better than the Massachusetts average of 3.5% (55% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.9% — better than the Massachusetts average of 4.3%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Massachusetts averages across 341 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Katzman Family Center for Living
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Katzman Family Center for Living with other nursing homes in Chelsea.
What keeps Katzman Family Center for Living'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 Katzman Family Center for Living keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.6% here versus 3.5% across Massachusetts. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does Katzman Family Center for Living maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 92% occupancy across 123 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Katzman Family Center for Living?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains Katzman Family Center for Living's rating advantage in Chelsea?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 3.8 stars across 4 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Katzman Family Center for Living?
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 Suffolk County, where adults 65 and older make up about 12.0% of the population — a lower share of seniors than Massachusetts as a whole (16.5% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 96,191 (12.0%)
- Median age
- 33.0 years
- Median household income
- $74,881
- Median home value
- $547,300
Demographics for Suffolk 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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