Leonard Florence Center for Living
165 Captain's Row, Chelsea, MA 02150 · (617) 887-0001
Non profit - Corporation · 100 certified beds
Leonard Florence Center for Living has a 5-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in November 2025, found 2 citations (the Massachusetts average is 6.8). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on November 20, 2025 found 2 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.November 20, 2025 · F0759 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.November 20, 2025 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 2 citations.
- Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.July 14, 2026 · F0842 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.June 25, 2025 · F0557 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Massachusetts average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 7.34 | 3.86 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 1.47 | 0.65 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.90 | 0.95 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 4.97 | 2.25 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 31.2% | 38.2% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 100 |
| Average residents per day | 95.7 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Katzman Family Center for Living Chelsea · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- The Massachusetts Veterans Home at Chelsea Chelsea · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Highland Park Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center Chelsea · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Spaulding Nursing and Therapy Center - Brighton Boston · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- The Boston Home, Inc Boston · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
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