Nursing homeActive
German Center for Extended Care
2222 Centre Street, Boston, MA 021326173251230133 certified beds · 131 residentsNon profit - CorporationMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
5
since 2023
Deficiencies
20
● 0● 20● 0
Penalties · 3 yrs
—
none on file
Last survey
2025-09-04
Standard
CMS overall
5 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 5/5
Health 4
Staffing 4
Quality 5
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · Massachusetts Department of Public Health · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-04 | Standard | 000 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-02-27 | Complaint | 030 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-08-30 | Standard | 050 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-05-02 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-08-17 | Standard | 0110 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · Massachusetts Department of Public Health publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-03-29Record 225540-20250227-F658
F883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-03-29Record 225540-20250227-F883
F887Educate 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-03-29Record 225540-20250227-F887
F585Honor 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-09-30Record 225540-20240830-F585
F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-09-30Record 225540-20240830-F657
F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-09-30Record 225540-20240830-F658
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-09-30Record 225540-20240830-F684
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-09-30Record 225540-20240830-F812
F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-06-16Record 225540-20240502-F580
F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-09-14Record 225540-20230817-F550
F552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-09-14Record 225540-20230817-F552
F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-09-14Record 225540-20230817-F580
F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Scope/severity FStandard
Care planningRecords
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-09-14Record 225540-20230817-F658
F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-09-14Record 225540-20230817-F686
F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-09-14Record 225540-20230817-F695
F726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.Scope/severity FStandard
Staffing
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-09-14Record 225540-20230817-F726
F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-09-14Record 225540-20230817-F759
F761Ensure 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-09-14Record 225540-20230817-F761
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity DStandard
Food & nutrition
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-09-14Record 225540-20230817-F812
F839Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws.Scope/severity DStandard
Records
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-09-14Record 225540-20230817-F839
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.62
Facility
Massachusetts
National
Massachusetts 0.65 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day3.77
Facility
Massachusetts
National
Massachusetts 3.86 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours3.56
Facility
Massachusetts
National
Massachusetts 3.48 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover25%
Facility
Massachusetts
National
Massachusetts 38% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover27%
Facility
Massachusetts
National
Massachusetts 43% · National 43%
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | Massachusetts | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 2.7% | 4.2% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 1.8% | 3.4% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 12.7% | 21.4% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 0.9% | 1.8% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 17.5% | 16.4% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 5.7% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 13.8% | 19.5% | 19.5% |
Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy Lifecare Inc Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | — | — |
| Baker Tilly Advisory Group LP Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Baker Tilly Us LLP Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Barenthaler, Heidi Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Benton, Douglas Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Berman, Adam Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Birle, Hans Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Bridge, U Barbara Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Brinkhaus, Heinz Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Cadasse, Angela Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Carberry, John Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Chambers, Dorreth Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Chelsea Jewish Lifecare Inc Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Dilger, Erik Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Diop, Babacar Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Grueneich, Armin Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Heise, Lars Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Hentschel, Dirk Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Linehan, Jennifer Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Lwomwa, Julius Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Maclellan, Genevieve Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Pieleanu, Adrian Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Pineiro, Justin Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Santerre, Jennifer Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Schwartz, Marie Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Soeldner, Carol Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Stehling, Roswitha Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Toegel, Hans Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Von Rosenstiel, Philipp Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Von Stackelberg, Charles Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Baker Tilly Advisory Group LP Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Baker Tilly Advisory Group LP Organization | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Baker Tilly Us LLP Organization | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Baker Tilly Us LLP Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Barenthaler, Heidi Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Benton, Douglas Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Berman, Adam Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Birle, Hans Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Birle, Hans Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Bridge, U Barbara Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Brinkhaus, Heinz Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Cadasse, Angela Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Carberry, John Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Chelsea Jewish Lifecare Inc Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Dilger, Erik Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Diop, Babacar Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Diop, Babacar Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Grueneich, Armin Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Heise, Lars Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Hentschel, Dirk Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Legacy Lifecare Inc Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Linehan, Jennifer Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Lwomwa, Julius Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Maclellan, Genevieve Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Maclellan, Genevieve Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Pieleanu, Adrian Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Pineiro, Justin Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Santerre, Jennifer Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Schwartz, Marie Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Soeldner, Carol Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Stehling, Roswitha Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Toegel, Hans Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Von Rosenstiel, Philipp Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Von Stackelberg, Charles Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Von Stackelberg, Charles Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Part of a chain
Chelsea Jewish Lifecare — 5 facilities
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or Massachusetts.
No county cost figures on file for Suffolk.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Care Village at West Roxbury West Roxbury | 0.7 mi | 2025-11-14 | 0380 |
| Care Village at Parkway Boston | 0.7 mi | 2026-02-27 | 2502 |
| Recuperative Services Unit-Hebrew Rehab Center Boston | 2.1 mi | 2026-01-21 | 260 |
| NewBridge on the Charles Skilled Nursing Facility Dedham | 2.0 mi | 2026-05-13 | 010 |
| Armenian Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Boston | 2.8 mi | 2025-12-11 | 0150 |
Watch this facility
One email when a new survey, harm-class deficiency, penalty, Special Focus change or ownership change is recorded. Nothing else, ever.
Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |