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Katzman Family Center for Living

17 Lafayette Avenue, Chelsea, MA 02150

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Katzman Family Center for Living is a nursing home in Chelsea, Massachusetts. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.

At a glance

This page uses data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), published on October 28, 2026. CMS updates its data about once a month.

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CMS flags

CMS does not list this home as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate. CMS does not show an abuse icon for it. CMS lists no change of ownership in the past 12 months.

Inspections, fines and changes

This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.

  1. CMS update of October 28, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  2. CMS update of April 29, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 5 of 5.

  3. Fire safety inspection on March 11, 2026

    5 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation K0311. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 15, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for K0311 2 times since 2025.

    • Citation K0324. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 30, 2026.

    • Citation K0345. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 1, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for K0345 2 times since 2025.

    • Citation K0353. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 1, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for K0353 2 times since 2025.

    • Citation K0918. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 31, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for K0918 2 times since 2025.

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  4. CMS update of February 25, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  5. CMS update of November 20, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

  6. CMS update of July 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  7. Fire safety inspection on April 30, 2025

    9 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation K0311. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 3, 2025.

    • Citation K0345. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 3, 2025.

    • Citation K0353. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 3, 2025.

    • Citation K0372. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 3, 2025.

    • Citation K0531. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 3, 2025.

    • Citation K0712. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 3, 2025.

    • Citation K0761. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 3, 2025.

    • Citation K0293. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 3, 2025.

    • Citation K0918. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 3, 2025.

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  8. CMS update of February 26, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

  9. CMS update of June 26, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  10. Health inspection on May 9, 2024

    3 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation F0658. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 29, 2024.

    • Citation F0842. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 29, 2024.

    • Citation F0641. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 29, 2024.

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CMS star ratings

Facts from CMS

Phone
(617) 884-6766
Last standard health inspection
March 11, 2026 (8 months ago)
Certified beds
123
Residents per day, on average
117.4
Ownership type
Non profit - Other
Legal business name
Chelsea Jewish Nursing Home, INC.
Chain
Chelsea Jewish Lifecare
Takes part in
Medicare and Medicaid

Fewer health citations than the Massachusetts average (3 vs 28).

Owners and managers

CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.

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  • BENNETT, TAMEKAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/06/2020
  • BERMAN, ADAMOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2017
  • BERMAN, BARRYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2017
  • BIRLE, HANSOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 11/01/2021
  • BRUDNICK, JEFFREYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2017
  • CRESCENZO, DONNAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 12/13/2010
  • ELIEN-VAL, NOLDCIEOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 08/12/2015
  • EXANTUS, VIOLAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 05/30/2023
  • FIEBELKORN, DOUGLASOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2017
  • FORMAN, SHARONOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2017
  • GOLDSMITH, SUSANOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2017
  • GREENSPAN, HOWARDOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2017
  • HEMMERLING, MEGINOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 11/01/2021
  • JELONJIC, DRAGANOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 10/12/2022
  • MACLELLAN, GENEVIEVEOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 11/01/2021
  • MANGO, CIRIACOOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 04/30/2006
  • MULLEN, ELIZABETHOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2017
  • MUTYABA, JULIETOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 11/08/2012
  • MWAISAKA, JOCKTANOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 11/06/2018
  • PERSON, GINNYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 11/24/2024
  • RICHMAN, GILDAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 11/01/2017
  • SANTERRE, JENNIFEROperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 07/01/2022
  • SHRESTA, SUNITAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/04/2010
  • SILIEN, MONIQUEOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 02/02/2015
  • TRAN, VICKIEOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 11/02/2021
  • WEISS, JUDYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2017
  • WONG, MARIKOOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 04/01/2017

Questions

When was Katzman Family Center for Living last inspected?

CMS lists March 11, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does Katzman Family Center for Living have?

CMS lists 3 health citations since May 9, 2024. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has Katzman Family Center for Living been fined?

CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.

What is the CMS star rating of Katzman Family Center for Living?

Its CMS overall star rating is 5 of 5.

Is Katzman Family Center for Living a Special Focus Facility?

No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.

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