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Chelsea Retirement Community

805 W Middle Street

4.4(90 ratings)· Chelsea average: 4.6

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Quick Facts

Total units
85
Medicare rating
5 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Ownership
Non profit, Corporation
Certified beds
85
Care model
Continuum of care across levels on one campus
Therapy services
On-site physical and occupational therapy for residents
Operator
Flagship campus of Brio Living Services network
Campus size
Historic 58-acre campus setting

What Families Think

Families and rehab patients at Chelsea Retirement Community frequently praise the physical and occupational therapy program, the cleanliness of the facility, and the warmth of the staff, especially during the move-in process. A few reviewers mention feeling less prioritized once discharge from rehab approached.

The Good

  • Highly rated physical and occupational therapy
  • Facility described as clean and well-kept
  • Staff called warm, professional, and helpful
  • Smooth, supportive move-in process praised by families
  • Residents report enjoying community life long-term

The Bad

  • One report of feeling deprioritized near discharge time
  • No published pricing information available

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Chelsea Retirement Community is a senior living community in Chelsea, Michigan offering Independent Living and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Outdoor Patio and Gathering / Activity Spaces. Families rate it 4.4 out of 5 across 90 reviews.

About Chelsea Retirement Community

Chelsea Retirement Community is a continuing care retirement community located in Chelsea, Michigan, offering a continuum of care that allows residents to transition between different levels of services while remaining on campus as their needs change.

The community is the flagship campus of Brio Living Services and has operated since its founding in 1906. Situated on a historic 58-acre campus, it has been recognized as one of the finest senior living communities in Chelsea and southeastern Michigan.

Chelsea Retirement Community features a wide array of living options and services designed to meet residents' needs and desires. The campus offers beautiful surroundings, numerous amenities, and a team of experienced staff members committed to supporting residents' independence and lifestyle enhancement.

Types of Care at Chelsea Retirement Community

Independent LivingSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Emergency Call System
  • Multiple Floor Plans
  • Private Bathroom
  • Private Rooms
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Meals & Dining

  • Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
  • Restaurant style Dining Room

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Nurse (RN)
  • Outdoor Patio

Activities

  • Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)

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Reviews of Chelsea Retirement Community

4.4overall · 90 ratings combined

4.4★ on Google (90)

Debi Jordan

Jun 2026

via Google

Whether You are staying short-term or long-term, place is amazing! I can't say enough about the good morale of the staff, they're professional and take pride in their work. Work. More of a passion for them. I appreciate the physical therapy and occupational therapy I received. I liked it so much. I liked it so much. It inspired the picture below. I don't want to have another hip replacement, but if I do, I'd like to recover here again. Thank you for a great stay. It made the pain less painful.

Ed Pokryfky

Apr 2026

via Google

My dad is doing some recovery here. So far our experience has been excellent

Mary Krieger

Mar 2026

via Google

If you are reading this - you should be here with your new friends. I have been enjoying life in Dancy House for almost 2 years and enjoy every day. Retirement Community life here is superb. Come join us😉😉😉

Kimberly Corrigan

Mar 2026

via Google

Nicole, the Sales person was amazing and helped to make this stressful process much more efficient and smooth. She was there from start to finish and so thoughtful, helpful and knowledgeable. The facility’s beautiful and extremely clean and the team is warm and helpful.

Vincent Hartman

Apr 2025

via Google

The physical therapy was well planned and done very professionally. The staff was great only the last few days upon discharge were as if you are not of the same importance except to pt & ot.

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Government Inspection History

3 inspection visits in the last three years, 36 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Aug 6, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard4 citations
  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 11, 2025

  • Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 11, 2025

  • Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 11, 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 11, 2025

Aug 8, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard11 citations
  • Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 13, 2024

  • Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 13, 2024

  • Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 13, 2024

  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 13, 2024

  • Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 13, 2024

  • Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 13, 2024

  • Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 13, 2024

  • Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 13, 2024

  • Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 13, 2024

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 13, 2024

  • Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 13, 2024

May 25, 2023Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard21 citations
  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 20, 2023

  • Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 30, 2023

  • Install properly constructed windows in hallway walls or doors.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 30, 2023

  • Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 30, 2023

  • Ensure that waiting areas, nurse’s stations, gift shops, and cooking facilities, open to the corridor are properly protected.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 30, 2023

  • Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 30, 2023

  • Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 30, 2023

  • Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 30, 2023

  • Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 30, 2023

  • Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 30, 2023

  • Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 30, 2023

  • Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 30, 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 20, 2023

  • Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 20, 2023

  • Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 20, 2023

  • Ensure that sources of ignition are removed from patients receiving respiratory therapy.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 30, 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 20, 2023

  • Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 20, 2023

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 20, 2023

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 20, 2023

  • Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 20, 2023

Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Chelsea Retirement Community offer?

Chelsea Retirement Community offers Independent Living and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is Chelsea Retirement Community located?

Chelsea Retirement Community is located at 805 W Middle Street in Chelsea, Michigan.

What do families say about Chelsea Retirement Community?

Families and rehab patients at Chelsea Retirement Community frequently praise the physical and occupational therapy program, the cleanliness of the facility, and the warmth of the staff, especially during the move-in process. A few reviewers mention feeling less prioritized once discharge from rehab approached.

How did Chelsea Retirement Community do on recent health and safety inspections?

Chelsea Retirement Community had 3 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 36 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.

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