German Center for Extended Care
2222 Centre Street · Boston, MA · 02132 · 6173251230
133 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Chain: Chelsea Jewish Lifecare
- Cleaner inspection record than most facilities nationally.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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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
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.81 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.60 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.51 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 27% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (20 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D February 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected March 29, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected March 29, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D February 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Corrected March 29, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E August 30, 2024
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected September 30, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 30, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected September 30, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 30, 2024
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected September 30, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 30, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected September 30, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E August 30, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected September 30, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D May 2, 2024 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected June 16, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 17, 2023
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected September 14, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 17, 2023
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected September 14, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 17, 2023
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected September 14, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F August 17, 2023
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected September 14, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 17, 2023
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected September 14, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 17, 2023
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected September 14, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F August 17, 2023
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected September 14, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D August 17, 2023
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected September 14, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 17, 2023
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.
Corrected September 14, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 17, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected September 14, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D August 17, 2023
Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws.
Corrected September 14, 2023 · Administration
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 225540 · certified since February 2, 1992. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.