Total health inspections
3
Massachusetts average 4.5
Last Health inspection on Jun 2025
Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
The Leonard Florence Center
Care Home
The Leonard Florence Center
Care Home
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.
Quality ratings
Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Nursing care per resident
Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
Capacity and availability
Medium-capacity home
Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.
Total beds
100
This home is often near full
That suggests steady demand, but availability may be limited.
Occupancy rate
96.7%
Residents per day (avg)
95
Occupancy rate
96.7%
Residents per day (avg)
95
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Short stays
Recovery
Medicare-covered care
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
93% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
19 days
Private pay
6% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
10 months
Medicaid
1% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
17 - 18 years
Finances and operations
Voluntary non-profit home
Other
Home revenue
$26.1M
Surplus of revenue
$2.1M
Voluntary non-profit home
Other
Home revenue
$26,117,453.00
Surplus of revenue
$2,074,061.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$12.6M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$11.2M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$23.7M
What does this home offer?
Accept Medicaid: Yes
Housing Options: Private Rooms
Building Type: Mid-rise
Dining Services
Beauty Services
Recreational Activities
Exercise Programs
Types of Care at The Leonard Florence Center
Care Home
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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
+21%
+18%
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Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
CH
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-
+21%+18%Private Rooms
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Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
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HENDERSON, ROBERTA
92.3%
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50%
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Respite Care
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-
-
-
-
-
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-
-
-
-
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CareOne at Concord
Type of care:
SNF
CH
MC
Community:
MA 01742
Bed Count:
135
Pets Allowed:
No
CCN:
225663
Occupancy:
85.3%
Home Revenue:
$29,183,959.00
Payroll Costs:
$9,095,663.00
Payroll %:
31.2%
Avg Residents/Day:
119.40
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.8538
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
1
Citations:
4
Severe Citations:
1
RN share vs State Avg:
-57%
-57%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-2%
-2%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+4%
+4%
Bed Options:
Private / Semi-Private Rooms
The Leonard Florence Center
Type of care:
SNF
CH
Community:
Chelsea
Bed Count:
100
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
ERNST, ADAM
CCN:
225775
Occupancy:
96.7%
Home Revenue:
$22,183,008.00
Payroll Costs:
$12,572,035.00
Payroll %:
56.7%
Avg Residents/Day:
94.70
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
4.7594
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
13
Staffing vs State Avg:
+21%
+21%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+18%
+18%
Bed Options:
Private Rooms
Sudbury Pines Extended Care
Type of care:
SNF
CH
HC
Community:
Sudbury
Bed Count:
92
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
HENDERSON, ROBERTA
CCN:
225531
Occupancy:
92.3%
Home Revenue:
$12,062,333.00
Payroll Costs:
$6,034,916.00
Payroll %:
50%
Avg Residents/Day:
87.10
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
4.0976
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
38
RN share vs State Avg:
-51%
-51%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+4%
+4%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+13%
+13%
Bed Options:
Private / Semi-Private Rooms
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165 Captains Row, Chelsea, MA 02150
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Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health citations
13
Citations per inspection
4.33
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
12 of 13 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 1 of 13 resulted from complaint investigations.
Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations
0
0
100% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 0.3
Serious Health citations
0
0
100% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 1.5
0 critical citations
0 serious citations
13 moderate citations
0 minor citations
Citations history (last 3 years)
Resident Rights moderate citation
Jun 25, 2025
Corrected
Environmental moderate citation
Sep 14, 2023
Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation
Sep 14, 2023
Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation
Sep 14, 2023
Corrected
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
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.
Active
Resident Council
ⓘ
Quality of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
High-risk clinical events score
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
10.5
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
10.5
In line with Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 10.2
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
14.4
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
14.4
28% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 20.0
Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
12.8%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
12.8%
31% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 18.7%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
23.8%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
23.8%
23% worse than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 19.3%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
6.5%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
6.5%
70% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 22.1%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
3.6%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
3.6%
In line with Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 3.6%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
10.0%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
10.0%
115% worse than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 4.7%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.3%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.3%
84% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 2.1%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
2.1%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
2.1%
59% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 5.2%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
36.8%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
36.8%
244% worse than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 10.7%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
15.7%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
15.7%
23% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 20.3%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
91.6%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
91.6%
In line with Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 91.9%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
5% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 94.8%
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
98.0%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
98.0%
28% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 76.7%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.4%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.4%
72% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 1.3%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
87.0%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
87.0%
12% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 77.7%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for The Leonard Florence Center based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
96.7%
↑ 47.6pp vs 2022
Net Income
$2,074,061
↑ ~$3.9M vs 2022
Total Payroll
$14,311,579
↑ ~$685K vs 2022
Profit Margin
9.4%
↑ 18.3pp vs 2022
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