Katzman Family Center For Living

17 Lafayette Avenue, Chelsea MA, 02150

Resident Review Score
6.3
|
Good
Starting price

$1,970

For this area
$$$
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Katzman Family Center For Living is a nursing home in Chelsea, MA, with 123 certified beds. In addition to being a nursing home, this facility provides assisted living and memory care for residents with Alzheimer's or some other form of dementia. The community also has an independent living option. This facility may offer respite stays. If this is something you need, you will need to find out if there are any additional restrictions on this option. Katzman Family Center For Living offers several therapy services to its residents, including occupational and physical therapists (in-house). In addition, access to a speech therapist is provided.

Costs at this community start at $1,970 and range up to $12,395 per month. The average price in the community is $7,183, which is more than the average cost of $7,182 for nursing home care in the area. The cost of nursing home care in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional care or services may increase the cost of care. This facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.

When considering a nursing home, it's important to understand how much time nurses spend with each resident and what type of nurse provides care. The total time nurses spend with residents in this community is 3.8 hours daily per resident. This time is made up of 1.3 hours with licensed nurses (0.8 by an RN and 0.6 by an LPN) and 2.5 hours with non-licensed nurse aides.

Residents need to have a scheduled, structured activity every day. This facility has various activities, including musical performances and social outings. See our amenity list below for more information.

There are 30 hospitals within 25 miles of Katzman Family Center For Living. The two closest hospitals are Shriners' Hospital For Children - Boston, The, which is 3.2 miles away, and Massachusetts Eye And Ear Infirmary -, which is 3.3 miles away.

This nursing home has an overall rating of 4, which is an average rating of all facilities reviewed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. This nursing home has an average health inspection rating of 3. The ratings for quality are excellent and the staff ratings are average, with a rating of 4.

Some of the key amenities available at Katzman Family Center For Living are:

  • Outdoor Areas
  • Activity Center
  • Washer & Dryer in Unit
  • Clubs & Communities
  • Pet Friendly

For personalized guidance, current availability, and help scheduling a tour, call our senior living advisors at1 (844) 240-4458 or reach the community directly at(617) 884-6766

Pricing for Katzman Family Center For Living

$7,182Avg. Local Starting Price
Katzman Family Center For Living$1,970

Starting price

  • Within 25 Miles$7,850
  • In Boston$7,182
  • In MA$7,182

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Resident Review Score
6.3
|
Good
#2 in Chelsea, MA
Aggregated reviews in this score
Most Loved5
Loved2
Good0
Average0
Below Average5

Reviews

Residents and their families say:

This community has received positive feedback for its cleanliness, welcoming atmosphere, and particularly for the kindness and attentiveness of its staff across various roles. Reviewers have highlighted the community's commitment to providing high-quality care, personalized attention, and a wide range of activities such as bingo, crafts, cookouts, and outings that contribute to a lively and engaging environment for residents. The administration's proactive communication with families, especially during the pandemic, and their open approach to care planning have been commended. The food quality and choice, as well as the modern amenities including a café with large windows offering scenic views, have enhanced the overall experience for both residents and visitors. The staff's dedication to their work and to ensuring a positive, family-like atmosphere was consistently praised, making this community highly recommended for loved ones.
While the majority of the comments were positive, it's noteworthy to mention that there are no specific repeated negative points brought up by more than one reviewer, indicating a generally favorable outlook from the community's residents and their families. The emphasis on cleanliness, both before and during the COVID-19 pandemic, alongside the careful and compassionate care provided by the nursing staff, have been particularly appreciated. The community's efforts in creating a homelike environment, free from the clinical appearance of traditional nursing home equipment in common spaces, and their ability to effectively manage rehabilitative services, leading to significant improvements in resident health, were also key points of satisfaction among reviewers.

AI generated summary of real reviews

ANNUAL DATA

Katzman Family Center For Living

Availability

Each community has a certified number of beds that are available.

certified beds

123
115.1

Local Avg

Ratings

User ratings are a trustworthy source of information about a community.

overall

4
3

Local Avg

health inspection

3
2.9

Local Avg

quality

5
3.3

Local Avg

staff

4
3.2

Local Avg

Incidents

Incidents within a community must be reported and documented.

facility reported

0
0.1

Local Avg

infection control citations

0
1.1

Local Avg

fines

1
2.2

Local Avg

amount of fines

$18,398
$51,226

Local Avg

Staff Hours (per resident per day)

licensed staff hours

1
1.6

Local Avg

total nurse hours

4
3.8

Local Avg

weekend nurse hours

3
3.4

Local Avg

weekend rn hours

1
0.5

Local Avg

Staff Turnover (per year)

nursing staff

39
46.9

Local Avg

registered nurses

18
51.1

Local Avg

administrators who left

0
0.7

Local Avg

Facility Details

  • Legal name

    KATZMAN FAMILY CENTER FOR LIVING

  • Ownership type

    Non profit - Other

  • Federal Provider Number

    225451

  • Provider SSA county code

    160

  • Certification

    Medicare and Medicaid

  • Medicaid start date

    July 01, 1990

  • Type of council

    Resident

  • Ownership change in last 12 months

    No

  • Health inspection in last 2 years

    No

  • Located in hospital

    No

  • Continuing Care Retirement Community

    No

Amenities

Katzman Family Center For Living

Outdoor Areas
Activity Center
Washer & Dryer in Unit
Clubs & Communities
Pet Friendly

Complaints

0 Penalties Imposed

0 Health Complaint Deficienceis

$0 In Fines Imposed

0 Payment Denials

0 Total Complaints Reported

0 Total Fines Imposed

0 Total Incidents Reported

2 Health Standard Deficiencies

2 Total Deficiencies Reported

Occupancy

118 Current Occupants

123 Total Units

Activities & Fitness

Activity Centre

Arts & Crafts

Clubs & Communities

Health And Wellness Programs

Library & Computer Lounge

Social Outings

Care

Assisted Living

Hospice

Independent Living

Laundry / Dry Cleaning

Memory Care

Nurses

Occupational Therapy

Offers Resident/family Counciling

Podiatry Services

Speech Therapy

Stroke Care

Services

Beauty Salon & Barber Shop

Maintenance

Additional Features

Certified By Medicare And Medicaid

Jewish

Medicare Participant Since 07/01/1990

Pet Friendly

Dining & Nutrition

Healthy Snacks

Meals Provided

Accommodations

Outdoor Areas

Outdoor Garden

Parking

Washer & Dryer In Unit

Hospitals

Cambridge Health Alliance - Whidden Memorial Campus

103 Garland Street

Distance: 0.8 miles

Massachusetts General Hospital

55 Fruit Street

Distance: 3.3 miles

Massachusetts Eye And Ear Infirmary

243 Charles Street

Distance: 3.3 miles

Churches

St. Luke's-San Lucas Episcopal Church

201 Washington Avenue, Chelsea

Distance: 0.1 miles

Iglesia Pentecostal Unida Jesucristo La Unica Esperanza

172 Washington Avenue, Chelsea

Distance: 0.1 miles

St Michael's Chapel

91 Crest Avenue, Chelsea

Distance: 0.2 miles

Resident Review Score
N/A
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Not Enough Reviews
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