The Leonard Florence Center

The Leonard Florence Center is a Care Home in Massachusetts

The Leonard Florence Center is a Care Home in Massachusetts

The Leonard Florence Center

165 Captains Row, Chelsea, MA 02150 View Map

The Leonard Florence Center is a Care Home in Massachusetts

The Leonard Florence Center is a Care Home in Massachusetts

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Overview of The Leonard Florence Center

Enjoy a combination of comfort and quality care with The Leonard Florence Center, a compassionate community in Chelsea, MA, offering excellent short-term rehabilitation and long-term care. They cater to an intimate number of residents to guarantee focused and personalized care. In addition to daily living assistance and nursing care, residents here have access to regular in-house physician and nurse visits for added comfort and care. Therapy services and treatment plans are tailor-made to match residents’ unique needs and requirements to ensure they effectively improve their conditions.

Residents also enjoy the comfort of having cozy and spacious accommodations with private baths for their convenience. To ensure residents maintain healthy diets and proper nutrition, they consistently serve them delicious and well-balanced meals tailored to their dietary needs and preferences. Amenities like a salon, library, cafe, spa, and outdoor patios are also available to enhance residents’ comforts and living conditions. At The Leonard Florence Center, residents are well-equipped to thrive against their conditions in a warm and nurturing environment.

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Home Information LEONARD FLORENCE CENTER FOR LIVING
  • This nursing home maintains occupancy well above most state peers, signaling sustained demand. The property runs a smaller bed inventory than most peers, focusing on a more intimate census. Residents generally stay for shorter periods than state peers, pointing to quicker turnover.

  • Home revenue ranks in the upper tier statewide, reflecting strong billing volume. Payroll spending sits in the top tier, showing a strong investment in staffing resources. Total income trails most communities, suggesting tighter operating margins.

  • Medicare nights lag behind other facilities, revealing limited Medicare demand. Medicaid nights sit above most state facilities, underscoring deep Title XIX coverage. Private pay nights trail most peers, signaling limited market-rate volume.

Occupancy
Beds
100
Occupancy
96.1%
Total Bed Days Available
36500
Avg. Length of Stay
49 days
Avg. Residents per Day
95
Finance
Home Revenue
$20,663,334.00
Payroll Costs
$11,876,877.00
Profit
$-1,848,486.00
Total Home Costs
$21,410,743.00
Payroll % of Revenue Info Percentage of home revenue spent on payroll costs.
57.5%
House Specifics:
CCN
225775
Owner Name
ERNST, ADAM
Rural vs. Urban
Urban
County
Suffolk
Type of Control
Governmental — City
Operations
Total Admissions
350
Total Discharges
368
% Medicaid Admissions
2%
% Medicare Admissions
92%
% Private Pay Admissions
6%
% Medicaid Discharges
5%
% Medicare Discharges
84%
% Private Pay Discharges
11%
Quality Ratings
Overall Rating Info CMS 5-star rating based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
5 / 5
Health Inspection Rating Info Rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
5 / 5
Staffing Rating Info Rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
5 / 5
QM Rating Info Quality Measures rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
4 / 5
Nurse Hours / Resident / Day Info Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
4.76 hrs
Medicaid, Medicare & Private
Medicare Nights Info Number of resident nights paid by Medicare for short-term or rehab care.
8045
Medicaid Nights Info Resident nights covered by Medicaid for long-term care or support services.
7127
Free Market Nights Info Nights paid privately by residents or families, without Medicare/Medicaid coverage.
2750

What does this home offer?

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Accept Medicaid: Yes

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Housing Options: Private Rooms

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Building Type: Mid-rise

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Dining Services

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Beauty Services

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Recreational Activities

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Exercise Programs

Types of Care at The Leonard Florence Center

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Comparison Chart

The information below is reported by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs and Department of Public Health.
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The Leonard Florence Center
CH

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No
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88
ERNST, ADAM
96.1%
$20,663,334.00
$11,876,877.00
57.5%
94.70
5/5
4.7594
5/5
5/5
4/5
-
Private Rooms
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52.2%
$45,501,419.00
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38.5%
94.20
4/5
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2
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$28,882,168.00
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30%
119.40
5/5
3.8538
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4/5
4/5
1
Private / Semi-Private Rooms
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Hospice Care

Sudbury
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No
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43
HENDERSON, ROBERTA
93.8%
$10,667,842.00
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50.4%
87.10
2/5
4.0976
2/5
4/5
2/5
-
Private / Semi-Private Rooms
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Respite Care

Chelsea
69
No
-
88
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Studio / 1 Bed
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Address 1.3 miles from city center

Address 165 Captains Row, Chelsea, MA 02150

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Health Inspection History

Source: CMS Health Citations (Aug 2022 – Jun 2025)

3
Inspections
13
Total Citations
0
Critical (J-L)
0
Serious (G-I)
4.33
Citations/Inspection
Jun 2025
Last Inspection
Citation Severity Distribution
Minor (A-C)
0
Moderate (D-F)
13
Serious (G-I)
0
Critical (J-L)
0
What do these levels mean?
Top Deficiency Categories
Pharmacy Services
4
31% of total
Resident Rights
2
15% of total
Quality of Life & Care
2
15% of total
Infection Control
1
8% of total
Environmental
1
8% of total
Citation Sources
Standard Inspections 12
Complaint Investigations 1
State Comparison (MA)
Avg Citations (State)
32.7
This Facility: 13
Avg Critical (State)
0.3
This Facility: 0
Recent Citations (Last 3 Years)
DateSeverity ?CategoryTagStatus
Jun 25, 2025 D Resident RightsF0557 Corrected
Sep 14, 2023 D EnvironmentalF0919 Corrected
Sep 14, 2023 D PharmacyF0759 Corrected
Sep 14, 2023 D PharmacyF0761 Corrected
Sep 14, 2023 D Care PlanningF0658 Corrected
Sep 14, 2023 D Resident RightsF0554 Corrected
Aug 24, 2022 D Infection ControlF0880 Corrected
Aug 24, 2022 E PharmacyF0759 Corrected
Aug 24, 2022 D PharmacyF0761 Corrected
Aug 24, 2022 D Quality of CareF0694 Corrected
Aug 24, 2022 D Quality of CareF0695 Corrected
Aug 24, 2022 D Care PlanningF0657 Corrected
Aug 24, 2022 D Care PlanningF0658 Corrected

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Ownership: Non-Profit Corporation
Part of: Chelsea Jewish Lifecare
Resident Census by Payment Source
98 Total Residents
Medicare 20 (20.4%)
Medicaid 60 (61.2%)
Private Pay/Other 18 (18.4%)
Specialized Care Beds
20 Total Specialty Beds
20% of Bed Capacity
20
Ventilator Beds
20%
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Nurse Aide Training
Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

Quality Measures

CMS quality measures assess care quality for long-stay and short-stay residents. Lower percentages generally indicate better outcomes for most measures.

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare (Data as of Jan 2026)

High-Risk Clinical Events
10.5 Score
Near average State avg: 10.2

Composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and ADL decline

Functional Decline
14.4 Score
28% better than avg State avg: 20.0

Composite score based on ADL decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Measures for residents who stay 101 days or more. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care.

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
12.8%
Lost Too Much Weight
2.1%
Urinary Tract Infection
0.3%
Depressive Symptoms
36.8%
Falls with Major Injury
3.6%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
91.6%
Antipsychotic Use
15.7%
Walking Ability Worsened
23.8%
Influenza Vaccine
100.0%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
10.0%
Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
6.5%
Short-Stay Resident Measures

Measures for residents who stay 100 days or less (typically rehabilitation patients).

Pneumococcal Vaccine
98.0% 28% better than avg State: 76.7%
Short-Stay Residents Who Received a New Antipsychotic Medication
0.4% 72% better than avg State: 1.3%
Influenza Vaccine
87.0% 12% better than avg State: 77.7%
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Claim What’s Yours: Financial Aid for Massachusetts Seniors

Program
State Program Name
Eligibility
Benefits
Home Care Program
  • General: Age 60+, Massachusetts resident, at risk of nursing home placement.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$1,500/month (individual, varies by region).
  • Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual, excludes home, car).
  • MA Specifics: Coordinated through Aging Services Access Points (ASAPs); high demand in urban areas.
  • Services: In-home care (3-5 hours/day), homemaker services, respite care (up to 14 days/year), adult day care (~$75/day).
Frail Elder Waiver
Massachusetts Medicaid FE Waiver
Official government program page
  • General: Age 65+, Massachusetts resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
  • Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
  • MA Specifics: Requires clinical eligibility determination.
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite care (240 hours/year), adult day care (~$75/day), home health services.
Senior Care Options (SCO)
Massachusetts Senior Care Options
Official government program page
  • General: Age 65+, Massachusetts resident, eligible for MassHealth (Medicare optional), nursing home-level care need.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual); QIT allowed.
  • Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home up to $713,000, car).
  • MA Specifics: Not available in Dukes/Nantucket Counties; multiple SCO providers (e.g., CCA, Tufts).
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), medical care, respite (240 hours/year), adult
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
Massachusetts Medicare Savings Program (MassHealth Buy-In)
Official government program page
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, Massachusetts resident, Medicare Part A/B.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
  • Asset Limits: $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
  • MA Specifics: Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.
  • Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite
Massachusetts NFCSP Respite Care
Official government program page
  • General: Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Massachusetts resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
  • Income Limits (2025): Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.
  • Asset Limits: Not assessed; need-based.
  • MA Specifics: 27 ASAPs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.
  • Services: Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year), adult day care ($60/day), caregiver training, supplies (~$500/year).
Prescription Advantage
Massachusetts Prescription Advantage
Official government program page
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, Massachusetts resident, enrolled in Medicare Part D (or ineligible for Medicare).
  • Income Limits (2025): No strict limit; copays vary by income (~$24,980-$75,000/year individual).
  • Asset Limits: Not assessed.
  • MA Specifics: Supplements Medicare Part D; no enrollment fee for low-income.
  • Services: Covers prescription copays ($5-$40/drug), fills coverage gaps, catastrophic cost protection ($4,000+ covered).
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
  • General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Massachusetts resident.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
  • Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.
  • MA Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.
  • Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$15/hour), job placement.
VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits
Massachusetts VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Massachusetts resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
  • Income Limits (2025): Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
  • Asset Limits: ~$155,356 (net worth limit).
  • MA Specifics: High veteran demand statewide.
  • Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).

Claim What’s Yours Financial Aid for Massachusetts Seniors

MassHealth Home Care

Home Care Program

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 60+, Massachusetts resident, at risk of nursing home placement.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$1,500/month (individual, varies by region).
  • Asset Limits:
    $2,000 (individual, excludes home, car).
  • MA Specifics:
    Coordinated through Aging Services Access Points (ASAPs); high demand in urban areas.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: In-home care (3-5 hours/day), homemaker services, respite care (up to 14 days/year), adult day care (~$75/day).
Massachusetts Medicaid FE Waiver

Frail Elder Waiver

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+, Massachusetts resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
  • Asset Limits:
    $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
  • MA Specifics:
    Requires clinical eligibility determination.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite care (240 hours/year), adult day care (~$75/day), home health services.
Massachusetts Senior Care Options

Senior Care Options (SCO)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+, Massachusetts resident, eligible for MassHealth (Medicare optional), nursing home-level care need.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual); QIT allowed.
  • Asset Limits:
    $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home up to $713,000, car).
  • MA Specifics:
    Not available in Dukes/Nantucket Counties; multiple SCO providers (e.g., CCA, Tufts).
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), medical care, respite (240 hours/year), adult
Massachusetts Medicare Savings Program (MassHealth Buy-In)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ or disabled, Massachusetts resident, Medicare Part A/B.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
  • Asset Limits:
    $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
  • MA Specifics:
    Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Massachusetts NFCSP Respite Care

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Requirements:
  • General:
    Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Massachusetts resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
  • Income Limits (2025):
    Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.
  • Asset Limits:
    Not assessed; need-based.
  • MA Specifics:
    27 ASAPs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year), adult day care ($60/day), caregiver training, supplies (~$500/year).
Massachusetts Prescription Advantage

Prescription Advantage

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ or disabled, Massachusetts resident, enrolled in Medicare Part D (or ineligible for Medicare).
  • Income Limits (2025):
    No strict limit; copays vary by income (~$24,980-$75,000/year individual).
  • Asset Limits:
    Not assessed.
  • MA Specifics:
    Supplements Medicare Part D; no enrollment fee for low-income.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Covers prescription copays ($5-$40/drug), fills coverage gaps, catastrophic cost protection ($4,000+ covered).
Massachusetts SCSEP

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Massachusetts resident.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
  • Asset Limits:
    Not specified; income-focused.
  • MA Specifics:
    Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$15/hour), job placement.
Massachusetts VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Massachusetts resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
  • Asset Limits:
    ~$155,356 (net worth limit).
  • MA Specifics:
    High veteran demand statewide.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).
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