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Health Inspection Summary
The Massachusetts Veterans Home at Chelsea
100 Summit Street
Chelsea, MA 02150
(617) 884-5660
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Deficiency Category
Inspection Date:
10/9/24
Complaint Reporting Period:
4/1/24 - 3/31/25
Inspection Date:
8/3/23
Complaint Reporting Period:
4/1/23 - 3/31/24
Inspection Date:
10/22/21
Complaint Reporting Period:
4/1/22 - 3/31/23
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies202
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies412
Infection Control Deficiencies010
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies141
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies100
Resident Rights Deficiencies100
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies000
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies110
Environmental Deficiencies000
Administration Deficiencies020

Detailed result for inspection on 10/9/24
Date of last standard health inspection:10/9/24Read the full report (PDF)
Date(s) of complaint inspection(s) between 4/1/24 - 3/31/25
Date(s) of infection control inspection(s) between 4/1/24 - 3/31/25
No infection control inspections
Total number of Health Deficiencies for this nursing home:10
Average number of Health Deficiencies in Massachusetts:10
Average number of Health Deficiencies in the United States:9.6
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

7/17/249/1/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

5/14/246/17/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

10/9/2411/14/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

10/9/2411/14/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

10/9/2411/14/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

10/9/2411/14/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few
Infection Control Deficiencies
No Infection Control Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

10/9/2411/14/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.

10/9/2411/14/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

7/17/249/1/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
No Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

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.

10/9/2411/14/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few
Environmental Deficiencies
No Environmental Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Administration Deficiencies
No Administration Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.

Detailed result for inspection on 8/3/23
Date of last standard health inspection:8/3/23Read the full report (PDF)
Date(s) of complaint inspection(s) between 4/1/23 - 3/31/24
No complaint inspections
Date(s) of infection control inspection(s) between 4/1/23 - 3/31/24
No infection control inspections
Total number of Health Deficiencies for this nursing home:9
Average number of Health Deficiencies in Massachusetts:12
Average number of Health Deficiencies in the United States:9.4
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
No Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.

8/3/239/15/23
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few
Infection Control Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

8/3/239/15/23
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

8/3/239/15/23
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

8/3/239/15/23
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Some

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

8/3/239/15/23
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

8/3/239/15/23
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
No Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
No Resident Rights Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
No Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

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.

8/3/239/15/23
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few
Environmental Deficiencies
No Environmental Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Administration Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

8/3/239/15/23
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Many

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

8/3/239/15/23
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Many

Detailed result for inspection on 10/22/21
Date of last standard health inspection:10/22/21Read the full report (PDF)
Date(s) of complaint inspection(s) between 4/1/22 - 3/31/23
No complaint inspections
Date(s) of infection control inspection(s) between 4/1/22 - 3/31/23
No infection control inspections
Total number of Health Deficiencies for this nursing home:5
Average number of Health Deficiencies in Massachusetts:11
Average number of Health Deficiencies in the United States:8.7
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

10/22/2111/4/21
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

10/22/2111/4/21
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

10/22/2111/4/21
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

10/22/2111/4/21
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few
Infection Control Deficiencies
No Infection Control Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

10/22/2111/4/21
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
No Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
No Resident Rights Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
No Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
No Pharmacy Service Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Environmental Deficiencies
No Environmental Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Administration Deficiencies
No Administration Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Complaints and facility-reported incidents in the past 3 years
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

7/17/249/1/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

5/14/246/17/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

7/17/249/1/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few
Infection control inspection deficiencies in the past 3 years
This nursing home has not had any infection control inspections in the past 3 years.
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