All citations for The Massachusetts Veterans Home at Chelsea

State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.

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Last standard health inspection on record

September 19, 2025

Showing 1 to 10 of 10 citations

  1. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0004, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of August 3, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 17, 2023).

  2. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Develop a communication plan.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0029, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of August 3, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 17, 2023).

  3. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0321, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 3, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 18, 2023).

  4. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0324, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 3, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 18, 2023).

  5. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 3, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 17, 2023).

  6. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0374, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 3, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 14, 2023).

  7. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of August 3, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 18, 2023).

  8. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 3, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 21, 2023).

  9. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of August 3, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 18, 2023).

  10. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0131, Construction Deficiencies. Inspection of August 3, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 17, 2023).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of October 1, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.