THE MASSACHUSETTS VETERANS HOME AT CHELSEA
100 SUMMIT STREET, 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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Lower is better
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How THE MASSACHUSETTS VETERANS HOME AT CHELSEA Compares
THE MASSACHUSETTS VETERANS HOME AT CHELSEA is a 154-bed government-owned nursing facility in Chelsea, Massachusetts. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Massachusetts average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections, rated 4 stars. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (6.4%) is above the Massachusetts average of 4.3% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 154 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 79% 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: 26.3% — worse than the Massachusetts average of 21.3%.
- Falls with major injury: 1.9% — better than the Massachusetts average of 3.5% (47% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 6.4% — worse than the Massachusetts average of 4.3% (47% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Massachusetts averages across 341 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask THE MASSACHUSETTS VETERANS HOME AT CHELSEA
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing THE MASSACHUSETTS VETERANS HOME AT CHELSEA with other nursing homes in Chelsea.
What keeps THE MASSACHUSETTS VETERANS HOME AT CHELSEA's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What is THE MASSACHUSETTS VETERANS HOME AT CHELSEA doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 26.3% here versus 21.3% across Massachusetts. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help THE MASSACHUSETTS VETERANS HOME AT CHELSEA keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.9% here versus 3.5% across Massachusetts. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at THE MASSACHUSETTS VETERANS HOME AT CHELSEA?
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 THE MASSACHUSETTS VETERANS HOME AT CHELSEA?
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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