Chelsea Retirement Community
805 W Middle Street · Chelsea, MI · 48118 · 7344758633
85 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Part of a CCRC
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 5 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.49 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.78 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.05 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 35% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (13 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D August 6, 2025
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected September 11, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F August 6, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected September 11, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D August 8, 2024
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected September 13, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 8, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected September 13, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 25, 2023
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected June 20, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 25, 2023
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected June 20, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 25, 2023
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected June 20, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 25, 2023
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected June 20, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 25, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected June 20, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 25, 2023
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected June 20, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 25, 2023
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected June 20, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 25, 2023
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected June 20, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F May 25, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected June 20, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 235021 · certified since January 1, 1967. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.