Leonard Florence Center for Living
165 Captain's Row, Chelsea, MA 02150
5 out of 5 in Medicare’s overall rating
Summary
Leonard Florence Center for Living is a nursing home in Chelsea, Massachusetts, in Suffolk County. According to Medicare (CMS), it has 100 certified beds and it cares for an average of 96 residents a day. It has been certified by Medicare and Medicaid since 2010. It is a nonprofit home. It belongs to Chelsea Jewish Lifecare, an organization with 5 nursing homes. It reported to Medicare that it has beds for people on ventilators. It has 5 out of 5 stars in Medicare’s overall rating. The closest hospital with an emergency room is Massachusetts General Hospital, about 2.4 miles away in a straight line.
What it offers
- Ventilator beds
- Yes, 29 beds
- Huntington's disease beds
- Yes, 2 beds
- Resident council
- Yes, residents have an organized council
- Residents counted on a certification survey date
- 91 (65 on Medicaid and 6 on Medicare), on October 2, 2024
- Nurse aide training program
- Yes, it has an approved program
- Owner (organization)
- Chelsea Jewish Lifecare Inc (100%)
Public data from CMS — Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Form 671), 2nd quarter of 2026, CMS — Nursing Homes: Provider Information, CMS — Ownership, September 30, 2026. Confirm the details when you call.
Medicare ratings
Medicare (CMS) rates certified nursing homes from 1 to 5 stars. Leonard Florence Center for Living has 5 out of 5 in the overall rating.
- Overall
- 5/5
- Health inspections
- 4/5
- Staffing
- 5/5
- Quality measures
- 5/5
- Long-stay residents
- 3/5
- Short-stay residents (rehab)
- 5/5
Star ratings are a useful reference, not a final verdict: it’s best to visit, meet the staff and ask your questions. Source: CMS, September 1, 2026.
Key facts
- Ownership
- Nonprofit (corporation)Part of Chelsea Jewish Lifecare (5 nursing homes)
- Certification
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Resident or family council
- Resident council
- Certified since
- February 26, 2010
- CMS certification number (CCN)
- 225775
What certification means. A certified nursing home meets the federal requirements of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to receive payments from Medicare, as a skilled nursing facility, or from Medicaid, as a nursing facility. Federal rules require it to have enough nursing staff 24 hours a day, and the state agency inspects it without advance notice. Medicare covers only short stays for skilled care (nursing or therapy), usually after an inpatient hospital stay of at least 3 days, for up to 100 days per benefit period. For long stays, ask whether your family member qualifies for Medicaid.
Services and features
Leonard Florence Center for Living hasn’t shared information about its services, prices, languages or availability yet. When you call, ask who they serve, what the rate includes, whether any staff speak Spanish and whether they have an opening now. Use our checklist.
Questions to ask when you call
Marisol’s tip: a ten-minute call clears up a lot. Keep these questions handy and write down the answers so you can compare with other places.
- Do you have a bed available now, and for what kind of stay: rehab after the hospital or long-term care?
- Do you accept Medicaid from admission, or only after a period of private pay? Do you take my relative’s Medicare plan?
- Is there staff who speaks Spanish on every shift, including nights?
- What therapies do you offer (physical, occupational, speech), and how many days a week?
- How do you keep the family informed, and when is the care plan meeting?
- What are the visiting hours, and can several family members visit at once?
Location and what’s nearby
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- Address
- 165 Captain's Row, Chelsea, MA 02150Suffolk County
- Closest hospital with an emergency room
- Massachusetts General Hospital55 Fruit Street, Boston · 2.4 miles in a straight line · source: CMS Hospital General Information
Ask which hospital they send residents to and who goes with them.
Medicare inspections
Like every certified nursing home, Leonard Florence Center for Living gets regular inspections that the state carries out on Medicare’s behalf. We show you the public summary so you have the full picture. Each place can tell you how it works and what improvements it has made: it’s a good conversation to have during your visit.
- Last standard inspection
- November 20, 2025 · 3 deficiencies cited
- Fines (last 3 years)
- None on record
See the full reports on Medicare Care Compare. Source: CMS, September 1, 2026. Do you run this nursing home? Add your information so families can learn about your work.
Who to call in Massachusetts
- Long-Term Care Ombudsman
- Massachusetts Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program (Executive Office of Aging & Independence). A free, confidential service that advises residents and families of nursing homes and assisted living and helps resolve concerns with the facility.(800) 243-4636
- Free Medicare counseling (SHIP)
- Serving the Health Insurance Needs of Everyone (SHINE) Program. They explain what Medicare covers and how to compare plans, without selling insurance.(800) 243-4636 · Official website
- Medicaid (MassHealth)
- Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) – MassHealth. Long-term care programs: Group Adult Foster Care (GAFC), Personal Care Attendant (PCA) Program.(800) 841-2900 · Official website
- Licensing and inspections
- Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH).
- Services for older adults
- Massachusetts Executive Office of Aging & Independence (AGE) – MassOptions and Aging Services Access Points (ASAP).(800) 243-4636 · Official website
- Eldercare Locator (nationwide)
- A free national line that connects you with your local Area Agency on Aging.(800) 677-1116 · Official website
Contact information checked against official sources on October 15, 2026. These are free public services; hogaresparamayores.com is not affiliated with them.
Official data and sources
- CMS — Nursing Homes: Provider Information, updated September 30, 2026
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