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Katzman Family Center For Living in Chelsea, MA

Katzman Family Center For Living is a nursing home community in Chelsea, MA.

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Katzman Family Center For Living in Chelsea, MA

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  • Interior

    A welcoming lobby with a reception desk and seating area.

  • Decor

    A cozy interior featuring red armchairs and wooden shelves with decorative items.

  • Dining

    A modern dining area featuring green chairs and wooden tables, creating a cozy atmosphere.

  • Lighting

    A functional laundry storage room equipped with a table and neatly stacked linens.

  • Lobby

    A modern reception area with a welcoming atmosphere, featuring stylish furniture and ample natural light.

  • Waiting Area

    A stylish waiting area featuring red chairs and a decorative shelving unit.

  • Salon

    A joyful moment during a manicure session, showcasing the caring interaction between a nail technician and her client.

  • Healthcare

    A caregiver interacts with an elderly resident in a warm and friendly residential setting.

  • Rehabilitation

    A group of seniors engaged in a fun and supportive exercise session, promoting health and well-being.

  • Nursing Home

    A caregiver is assisting an elderly woman in a nursing home setting.

17 Lafayette Avenue, Chelsea, MA 02150

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

3.5 from 47 reviews
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Overall Review of Katzman Family Center For Living

common 11 reviews mention this

Cleanliness stands out

Residents and families frequently mention the building feels clean.

Multiple reviewers describe the facility as immaculate or not smelling like a hospital, including positive comments about cleanliness when they visited. A few reviews also highlight temperature or odor concerns, like issues with a stifling room or a return of a stench. Taken together, cleanliness is one of the most consistently discussed aspects of day-to-day experience in the reviews.

common 6 reviews mention this

Food and meal options vary

Dining is a frequent topic, with both praise and complaints.

Several reviewers say the food looked good and was fresh, with many choices for meals, and some mention staff asking about alternatives or additions to regular menus. Others raise concerns about meals, including complaints about inadequacy for non-kosher meals or limited meal quality. Residents also describe dining as connected to activities like restaurant trips and cafe-style stops.

common 3 reviews mention this

Activities feel planned

Family members describe well-planned social activities.

Reviewers mention special events and resident experiences, including musical programs and themed celebrations. One review highlights a Purim carnival with detailed festivities, while another describes activities such as bingo, crafts, cookouts, and scheduled restaurant outings. Overall, activities show up as a recurring part of what families noticed during visits and stays.

differentiator 4 reviews mention this

Rehab progress and therapy

Physical therapy and rehab support are a central focus in reviews.

Some families describe strong therapy experiences, crediting physical therapists for helping residents improve and get ready to go home. Other reviews are sharply negative about rehabilitation, including claims that PT was not encouraged, medical orders weren’t followed, or a resident wasn’t helped with pain after a fall. For people seeking skilled nursing or rehab, the reviews suggest outcomes can vary.

caveat 3 reviews mention this

Communication is a dividing line

Residents’ families disagree on how consistently information is shared.

Several reviews criticize communication and transparency, especially during COVID-19, describing delays, inconsistency across families, and difficulty getting clear answers. In contrast, other reviewers speak positively about staff responsiveness to needs and requests. The reviews suggest communication quality depends heavily on the situation and the team involved.

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Features

Housing

  • 123 resident community capacity 123 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Gen Edw L Logan International (3 miles away) Gen Edw L Logan International (3 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (0.4 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.8 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.9 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.4 miles)

Restaurants

  • Kelley Square Pub (1.7 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.8 miles)
  • Bone Up Brewing Company (1.8 miles)
  • Night Shift Brewing (1.9 miles)
  • ReelHouse (2.1 miles)
  • Yakitori Totto (2.5 miles)
  • Kelly's Roast Beef (2.5 miles)

Hospitals

  • Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital (1.8 miles)
  • Labor And Delivery at Tufts (3.9 miles)

Parks

  • Medford St Dog Park (2.1 miles)
  • LoPresti Park (2.2 miles)
  • Piers Park (2.4 miles)
  • Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park (2.9 miles)
  • John M. Devir Park (3.1 miles)
  • Fan Pier Park (3.3 miles)
  • Summer Street Dog Park (3.7 miles)

Transportation

  • AirFrance Graf Lounge (2.2 miles)
  • Terminal E (2.2 miles)
  • Unified Rental Car Center (2.2 miles)
  • The Lounge (2.3 miles)
  • Wellington Station (2.4 miles)
  • Terminal C (2.4 miles)
  • Assembly Station (2.4 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Assembly Row 12 (2.5 miles)
  • AMC Loews Boston Common 19 (3.7 miles)
  • Kendall Square Cinema (3.8 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (2.7 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.3 miles)
  • Ogawa Coffee (3.3 miles)
  • Caffe Nero (3.4 miles)
  • Phin Coffee House (3.5 miles)
  • Tatte Bakery & Cafe (3.7 miles)
  • Tatte Bakery & Cafe (4 miles)

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