Chelsea Retirement Community

Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Skilled Nursing · Chelsea, MI

CMS overall rating

805 W Middle St, Chelsea, MI 48118 View map

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Chelsea Retirement Community accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

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Chelsea Retirement Community accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Overview of Chelsea Retirement Community

Experience top-tier care and assistance at Chelsea Retirement Community, a reliable senior living community in West Middle Street, Chelsea, MI, offering various levels of care. The community features independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and post acute care, ensuring a seamless transition should residents’ needs evolve. With access to physical, occupational, and speech therapy, residents are guaranteed to maintain their strength to continue living a fulfilling life. The community offers cozy and sophisticated private accommodations, making sure seniors thrive in comfort and style.

Chelsea Retirement Community promotes a warm and welcoming environment, providing the finest experience for seniors. Optimize freedom and enjoy various amenities for enjoyment and wellness. Have a delightful dining experience with different dining venues serving healthy and tasty meals that cater to nutritional requirements and preferences. With its tranquil spaces, Chelsea Retirement Community is a safe place for seniors to spend their healing journey.

Facility Direct Line (734) 433-1000

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Staffing hours breakdown

Hours per resident per day — compared to Michigan state averages

Total nursing care / resident

4h 29m per day

This facility Michigan avg (4h 18m per day)

vs Michigan avg

+5%

1 of 6 metrics below state avg

Standout metric Physical Therapist is +106% above state avg

Staff type	Hours / Day / Resident	vs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.	47m per day	■ Avg State avg: 46m per day · National avg: 41m per day
LPN / LVN Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.	1h 8m per day	▲ 28% State avg: 53m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.	2h 34m per day	▲ 8% State avg: 2h 23m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day
Weekend Total Nursing Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.	4h 3m per day	▲ 15% State avg: 3h 31m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.	8m per day	▲ 106% State avg: 4m per day · National avg: 4m per day
Weekend RN Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.	27m per day	▼ 5% State avg: 29m per day · National avg: 28m per day

Capacity and availability

44 days

172-bed community

A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.

Walk Score: 13 / 100

Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate

48%

Lower than the Michigan average: 75.8%

Occupied beds

83 / 172

Average occupied beds in Michigan homes 84 beds

Facility TypeHomes For The Aged

StatusRegular

IssuanceAugust 1, 2026

ExpirationJuly 31, 2027

CountyWashtenaw

License NumberAH810236762

CMS Certification Number235021

Chelsea Retirement Community is legally operated by United Methodist Retirement Communities Inc.

Rehabilitation Services

Respite Care

24-Hour Staffing

Post Acute Care

Since 2010 · 16 years of data 22 deficiencies 7 inspections

Inspection Scorecard This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Michigan state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2010 vs. Michigan state average

Overall vs. MI average

Deficiencies Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	MI Average	vs. MI Avg
Total deficiencies Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	22	8	This facility has 175% more total deficiencies than a typical Michigan nursing home (22 vs. MI avg 8).↑ 175% worse
Deficiencies per inspection Average deficiencies per inspection.	3.1	1.6	This facility has 94% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Michigan nursing home (3.1 vs. MI avg 1.6).↑ 94% worse

Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	MI Average	vs. MI Avg
Total inspections Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.	7	5	This facility has had 40% more total inspections than the Michigan average (7 vs. MI avg 5). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 40% more

Inspection Reports Summary An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

May 28, 2025 inspection found 3 deficiencies including undocumented medication administration, missing sanitizer logs, and incomplete bedside assistive device documentation.
April 26, 2023 inspection cited 4 deficiencies involving employee tuberculosis screening, shift supervisor scheduling, medication documentation, and janitor closet ventilation.
April 9, 2024 administrative review confirmed substantial compliance, resulting in license renewal without deficiencies or complaints.

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Inspections since 2023

Total health inspections 4

State average 6.5

Last Health inspection on Aug 2025

Total health citations

State average 33.5

Citations per inspection

3.5

State average 5.18

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

12 of 14 citations resulted from standard inspections; 1 of 14 resulted from complaint investigations; and 1 of 14 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)

Critical health citations

100% better than State average

State average: 0.3

Serious health citations

100% better than State average

State average: 1.9

0 critical citations State average: 0.3

0 serious citations State average: 1.9

14 moderate citations State average: 30.8

0 minor citations State average: 0.5

Citations history (last 3 years)

Nutrition moderate citation Aug 06, 2025

Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Aug 06, 2025

Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation Aug 08, 2024

Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation Aug 08, 2024

Corrected

Total staff 156

Employees 152

Contractors 4

Staff to resident ratio 1.88 : 1

11% more staff per resident than Michigan average

Avg staff/day 56

Average shift 8.3 hours

5% better than Michigan average

Total staff hours (quarter) 42,709

Nursing staff breakdown

9 hours

9.7 hours

9.2 hours

Contractor staffing

57 contractor hours this quarter

Occupational Therapy Assistant: 3 Medical Director: 1

Staff by category


Certified Nursing Assistant	71	0	71	19,361	92	100%	9.2
Licensed Practical Nurse	22	0	22	7,654	92	100%	9.7
Registered Nurse	14	0	14	3,847	92	100%	9
Clinical Nurse Specialist	6	0	6	1,652	64	70%	7.9
Physical Therapy Aide	4	0	4	1,341	79	86%	7.4
Speech Language Pathologist	4	0	4	1,223	77	84%	7.1
Other Dietary Services Staff	3	0	3	1,216	92	100%	6.7
Physical Therapy Assistant	8	0	8	1,090	85	92%	5.6
Respiratory Therapy Technician	6	0	6	1,035	92	100%	4.4
RN Director of Nursing	2	0	2	864	70	76%	7.8
Mental Health Service Worker	2	0	2	860	64	70%	8
Occupational Therapy Aide	2	0	2	497	73	79%	5.6
Administrator	1	0	1	448	56	61%	8
Other Social Services Staff	1	0	1	440	56	61%	7.9
Dental Services Staff	1	0	1	417	62	67%	6.7
Nurse Practitioner	2	0	2	408	52	57%	7.8
Qualified Social Worker	3	0	3	300	47	51%	6.3
Occupational Therapy Assistant	0	3	3	47	55	60%	0.8
Medical Director	0	1	1	10	10	11%	1

71 Certified Nursing Assistant

% of Days 100%

22 Licensed Practical Nurse

% of Days 100%

14 Registered Nurse

% of Days 100%

6 Clinical Nurse Specialist

% of Days 70%

4 Physical Therapy Aide

% of Days 86%

4 Speech Language Pathologist

% of Days 84%

3 Other Dietary Services Staff

% of Days 100%

8 Physical Therapy Assistant

% of Days 92%

6 Respiratory Therapy Technician

% of Days 100%

2 RN Director of Nursing

% of Days 76%

2 Mental Health Service Worker

% of Days 70%

2 Occupational Therapy Aide

% of Days 79%

1 Administrator

% of Days 61%

1 Other Social Services Staff

% of Days 61%

1 Dental Services Staff

% of Days 67%

2 Nurse Practitioner

% of Days 57%

3 Qualified Social Worker

% of Days 51%

3 Occupational Therapy Assistant

% of Days 60%

1 Medical Director

% of Days 11%

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No penalties in the past 3 years

No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.

High-risk clinical events score 7.2

14% better than Michigan average

Michigan average: 8.4

Functional decline score 18.3

12% worse than Michigan average

Michigan average: 16.3

Long-stay resident measures

Significantly above average Michigan avg: 4.1

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 11.1%

11% better than Michigan average

Michigan average: 12.5%

Walking Ability Worsened 15.0%

In line with Michigan average

Michigan average: 15.3%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 28.8%

37% worse than Michigan average

Michigan average: 21.0%

Falls with Major Injury 3.2%

In line with Michigan average

Michigan average: 3.2%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 3.4%

41% better than Michigan average

Michigan average: 5.7%

Urinary Tract Infection 0.5%

68% better than Michigan average

Michigan average: 1.7%

Lost Too Much Weight 3.2%

43% better than Michigan average

Michigan average: 5.7%

Depressive Symptoms 2.8%

27% better than Michigan average

Michigan average: 3.9%

Antipsychotic Use 8.6%

43% better than Michigan average

Michigan average: 15.0%

Pneumococcal Vaccine 100.0%

5% better than Michigan average

Michigan average: 94.9%

Influenza Vaccine 100.0%

5% better than Michigan average

Michigan average: 95.0%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days 2.42

39% worse than Michigan average

Michigan average: 1.74

ED visits per 1,000 days 1.08

30% better than Michigan average

Michigan average: 1.54

Short-stay resident measures

Significantly above average Michigan avg: 3.3

Pneumococcal Vaccine 99.5%

21% better than Michigan average

Michigan average: 82.5%

Antipsychotic medication increase 0.6%

57% better than Michigan average

Michigan average: 1.4%

Influenza Vaccine 98.4%

24% better than Michigan average

Michigan average: 79.5%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay 21.8%

10% better than Michigan average

Michigan average: 24.2%

Emergency department visits 11.1%

In line with Michigan average

Michigan average: 11.5%

Falls with major injury 0.8%

In line with Michigan average

Michigan average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge 63.2%

18% better than Michigan average

Michigan average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community 66.3%

31% better than Michigan average

Michigan average: 50.6%

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

48% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 23 days

Private pay

50% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 6 months

Medicaid

2% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 2 - 3 years

Total residents 83

Medicare

39.8% of residents

Medicaid

36.1% of residents

Private pay or other

24.1% of residents

Programs & Services

Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

CCRC

Part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community offering multiple care levels

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for Chelsea Retirement Community from 2011–2024, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 06/2024.

Occupancy Rate 82.4% ↑ 3.3pp vs 2023

Net Patient Income -$2.8M ↑ ~$1.6M vs 2023

Payroll Costs $19.8M ↑ ~$2.0M vs 2023

Operating Margin -7.7% ↑ 5.6pp vs 2023

Metric	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2022	2023	2024
Occupancy %	90.8%	88.7%	88.5%	89.9%	89.3%	90.3%	89.0%	86.1%	70.2%	72.7%	79.0%	79.1%	82.4%
Beds	351	349	347	350	373	373	383	407	248	257	257	257	257
Net Income	$127,876	$3,888,198	$5,182,580	$1,023,806	$956,057	$3,790,433	$2,854,579	$2,824,712	$2,079,156	-$212,191	-$17,630,204	-$647,105	-$3,479,732
Gross Revenue	$28,849,052	$29,110,864	$30,729,724	$29,805,084	$31,549,741	$32,290,119	$33,274,739	$35,098,431	$35,487,411	$33,246,343	$21,923,814	$23,440,224	$26,411,429
Operating Expenses	$27,723,640	$28,132,393	$28,561,584	$26,003,830	$27,736,048	$27,919,843	$29,055,682	$30,975,048	$32,606,019	$34,000,430	$37,166,784	$37,607,915	$39,371,063
Net Patient Income	-$1,388,665	-$908,633	-$309,261	$719,549	$698,655	$1,146,468	$904,026	$498,740	-$1,240,419	-$4,545,598	-$6,429,298	-$4,406,722	-$2,820,195
Net Patient Revenue	$26,334,975	$27,223,760	$28,252,323	$26,723,379	$28,434,703	$29,066,311	$29,959,708	$31,473,788	$31,365,600	$29,454,832	$30,737,486	$33,201,193	$36,550,868
Payroll Costs	$12,533,164	$12,812,875	$13,488,828	$11,700,709	$12,403,460	$13,385,499	$13,670,479	$14,476,976	$15,565,887	$15,380,441	$18,039,013	$17,844,184	$19,840,584
Operating Margin %	-5.3%	-3.3%	-1.1%	2.7%	2.5%	3.9%	3.0%	1.6%	-4.0%	-15.4%	-20.9%	-13.3%	-7.7%
Medicare %	10.6%	10.7%	10.2%	9.3%	8.4%	7.0%	5.7%	5.3%	9.8%	7.9%	8.2%	9.7%	9.2%
Medicaid %	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	17.8%	12.9%	17.6%	16.0%	14.0%
Private %	89.4%	89.3%	89.8%	90.7%	91.6%	93.0%	94.3%	94.7%	72.4%	79.3%	74.1%	74.3%	76.8%
Net Patient Revenue/Day	$226	$240	$252	$233	$234	$236	$241	$246	$487	$432	$415	$447	$471
Cost/Day	$238	$248	$255	$227	$228	$226	$234	$242	$506	$499	$501	$507	$508
Avg Length of Stay	38.3 days	40.9 days	47.2 days	55.1 days	51.7 days	44.3 days	49.8 days	52.5 days	42.2 days	60.7 days	67.7 days	49.1 days	44.4 days

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 06/2024.

Net patient revenue

$36.6M

Net patient income

-$2.8M

Nonprofit Nonprofit Corporation

Net patient revenue

$36.6M

Net patient income

-$2.8M

Other income

-$659.5K

Payroll costs

$19.8M 54.3% of net patient revenue

Other operating costs

$19.5M

Total costs

$39.4M

What does this home offer?

Pets Allowed

Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / Cottage

Building Type: Mid-rise

Fitness and Recreation

TYPE OF STAY

Mix of rehab and long-term care

This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.

Most new residents arrive under private pay (50% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 6 months.

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 48%

Private pay 50%

Medicaid 2%

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 43%

Private pay 54%

Medicaid 3%

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Who is the owner of Chelsea Retirement Community?

Chelsea Retirement Community is legally operated by United Methodist Retirement Communities Inc.

Is Chelsea Retirement Community in a walkable area?

Chelsea Retirement Community has a walk score of 13. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the license number of Chelsea Retirement Community?

According to MI state health department records, Chelsea Retirement Community's license number is AH810236762.

When does Chelsea Retirement Community's license expire?

According to MI state health department records, Chelsea Retirement Community's license expires on July 31, 2027.

What is the occupancy rate at Chelsea Retirement Community?

Chelsea Retirement Community's occupancy is 48%.

Are pets allowed at Chelsea Retirement Community?

Yes, Chelsea Retirement Community allows residents to bring their pets.

Does Chelsea Retirement Community operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Chelsea Retirement Community is registered as a non-profit in MI.

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Chelsea Retirement Community

Overview of Chelsea Retirement Community

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About this community

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Inspection History

Inspection Scorecard This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Michigan state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Deficiencies Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

Inspection Reports Summary An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

Health Inspection History

Inspections since 2023

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)

Citations history (last 3 years)

Staffing Data

Nursing staff breakdown

Registered Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse

Certified Nursing Assistant

Contractor staffing

Staff by category

71 Certified Nursing Assistant

22 Licensed Practical Nurse

14 Registered Nurse

6 Clinical Nurse Specialist

4 Physical Therapy Aide

4 Speech Language Pathologist

3 Other Dietary Services Staff

8 Physical Therapy Assistant

6 Respiratory Therapy Technician

2 RN Director of Nursing

2 Mental Health Service Worker

2 Occupational Therapy Aide

1 Administrator

1 Other Social Services Staff

1 Dental Services Staff

2 Nurse Practitioner

3 Qualified Social Worker

3 Occupational Therapy Assistant

1 Medical Director

Penalties and fines

Quality of care over time

Long-stay resident measures

Short-stay resident measures

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

Private pay

Medicaid

Facility Characteristics

Programs & Services

Residents Group

CCRC

Active Resident Council

Financial Trends

Financial Performance

Payroll & Labor Costs

Payer Mix (percentage)

Finances and operations

What does this home offer?

Who this home usually serves

Mix of rehab and long-term care

Admissions

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