Best Skilled Nursing in Chelsea, Massachusetts
6 communities found
MyLivingChoice lists 6 skilled nursing communities in Chelsea. Families rate them 4.1 out of 5 on average, across 147 public reviews.
- 6communities
- 4.1average rating, 5 rated
- 147family reviews read
Veterans Home at Chelsea
Chelsea, Massachusetts
4.7(20)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
TAK-Progressive Health Services Inc.
Chelsea, Massachusetts
5(2)
Medicare home health
Highland Park Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
Chelsea, Massachusetts
4.3(30)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Chelsea Jewish Lifecare
Chelsea, Massachusetts
4(8)
Medicare home health · 4.0★
Leonard Florence Center For Living
Chelsea, Massachusetts
3.8(46)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Katzman Family Center For Living
Chelsea, Massachusetts
3.6(41)
Memory CareSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Best-rated skilled nursing in Chelsea
Ranked by family rating, weighted by how many families have reviewed each one. No community pays to appear here.
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4.7 (20 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 154 units
Families of veterans describe this skilled nursing home as staffed by compassionate, dedicated caregivers who treat residents with kindness through the end of life. Reviewers consistently praise the cleanliness, food…
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Highland Park Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
4.3 (30 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 195 units
Highland Park Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center is a skilled nursing and long-term care facility in Chelsea, Massachusetts, rated 4.3 out of 5 from 30 Google reviews. Most reviewers praise the staff's warmth and the…
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4 (8 reviews)· Assisted Living, Home Health, Independent Living, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Families describe Chelsea Jewish Lifecare as clean, welcoming, and staffed by caring, attentive employees across its assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing settings. Reviewers highlight strong clinical…
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Leonard Florence Center For Living
3.8 (46 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 100 units
Reviewers consistently praise the rehabilitation therapy, professional medical staff, and home-like atmosphere at Leonard Florence Center for Living, particularly for short-term rehab after surgery or hospitalization.…
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Katzman Family Center For Living
3.6 (41 reviews)· Memory Care, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 123 units
Families describe Katzman Family Center for Living as a warm, clean, and attentive skilled nursing and memory care community within Chelsea Jewish Lifecare. Reviewers highlight long-term staff dedication, responsive care…
What families say about skilled nursing in Chelsea
Counted across the review summaries of 6 Chelsea communities: the share whose families mention each theme.
Praised most
- Caring, attentive staff 83%
- Activities and social life 50%
- Cleanliness 50%
- Management 33%
- Medical and nursing care 33%
Concerns raised
- Communication with families 67%
- Cost and billing 50%
- Staff attitude 17%
- Building and upkeep 17%
“So very impressed with your staff. Everyone is very friendly, and it is clear that they genuinely keep the residents' well-being at the core of everything they do.”
“Highly recommend all level of staff truly ensures that veterans get a level of care done with compassion , love and kindness. Grateful to the veterans and the staff for the exceptional experience it was a honor to care for them. Sincerely grateful”
Skilled Nursing in Chelsea: the figures
- •4 nursing homes carry a Medicare star rating, averaging 3.8 out of 5: 3 rated four stars or better, 1 rated one star.
- •Most common amenities: emergency call system (6), medication management (6), 24-hour staff (6), housekeeping (5), gathering / activity spaces (5), dietary accommodations (5).
Skilled Nursing near Chelsea
Cities within about 35 miles with senior living inventory, and how families rate it.
| City | Communities | RatingAverage rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge4.5 mi | 9 | 3.9 / 5 | 4.5 mi |
| Medford4.6 mi | 6 | 3.1 / 5 | 4.6 mi |
| Brookline5.9 mi | 11 | 4.8 / 5 | 5.9 mi |
| Boston6.2 mi | 27 | 4.1 / 5 | 6.2 mi |
| Dorchester6.6 mi | 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 6.6 mi |
| Lynn6.9 mi | 8 | 3.6 / 5 | 6.9 mi |
| Woburn8.9 mi | 10 | 4.4 / 5 | 8.9 mi |
| Lexington9.8 mi | 7 | 4.3 / 5 | 9.8 mi |
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About these figures
Computed on October 22, 2026 from the 6 communities listed in Chelsea, 147 public family reviews on Google, Yelp and MyLivingChoice, state licensing records and, for nursing homes, CMS Care Compare. The best-rated list ranks communities by average family rating weighted by how many families have reviewed each one, so a 4.9 from three reviews does not outrank a 4.7 from two hundred. No community pays to appear in the best-rated list or in these figures; sponsored and partner listings in the directory results are marked as such. Figures refresh as listings and reviews change.
Reading on this
Guides from MyLivingChoice that families in Chelsea ask about.
- Home Care in Massachusetts: Agencies, Medicare Home Health Ratings, and What It Costs
- Nursing Home vs. Assisted Living: Which Level of Care Does Your Loved One Actually Need?
- What to Expect from Daily Life in a Skilled Nursing Home?
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Skilled Nursing in Chelsea: Common Questions
How many skilled nursing long term care communities are in Chelsea, Massachusetts?
MyLivingChoice lists 6 skilled nursing long term care communities in Chelsea, Massachusetts, each with photos, care details, and reviews from families.
Which skilled nursing long term care communities in Chelsea are rated highest?
Based on combined ratings across Google, Yelp, and MyLivingChoice reviews, top-rated options include Veterans Home at Chelsea (4.7★, 20 ratings), Highland Park Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center (4.3★, 30 ratings), Chelsea Jewish Lifecare (4★, 8 ratings).
What types of senior care are available in Chelsea?
Beyond skilled nursing long term care, Chelsea has skilled nursing / long term care (6 communities), at-home care (4 communities), assisted living (2 communities), home health (2 communities), independent living (2 communities). Every option is listed with photos, reviews, and contact details.
How do families rate skilled nursing long term care in Chelsea?
Families rate Chelsea skilled nursing long term care communities 4.1 out of 5 on average, across 147 public Google reviews of local communities.
What do families praise, and complain about, in Chelsea skilled nursing long term care communities?
Across the review summaries of 6 Chelsea communities, the most common praise is caring, attentive staff (mentioned for 83%), activities and social life (mentioned for 50%), cleanliness (mentioned for 50%). The most common concerns are communication with families (67%), cost and billing (50%), staff attitude (17%).
How do Chelsea nursing homes score on Medicare's star ratings?
4 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Chelsea carry an overall star rating, averaging 3.8 out of 5. 3 are rated four stars or better and 1 is rated one star. Each listing shows its rating and three years of inspection history from CMS Care Compare.
Prefer to stay home?
Home care agencies serving Chelsea bring help to the house: daily living, companionship, and respite for family caregivers.
