Nursing homes › Massachusetts › German Center for Extended Care
2222 Centre Street, Boston, MA 02132 · 6173251230 · 133 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Chelsea Jewish Lifecare, a group operating 5 facilities in 1 states. Group record: average rating 4.8/5, 0 abuse citation icons, 0 facilities on the Special Focus list, $21,662 in federal fines. This facility rates above its group average (4.8/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.77 (Massachusetts median: 3.71). RN hours: 0.62. Weekend total: 3.56. Nursing staff turnover: 25%.
All-time on record: 20 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-27 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-03-29 |
| 2025-02-27 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-03-29 |
| 2025-02-27 | Educate 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. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-03-29 |
| 2024-08-30 | Honor 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. | E | Health | corrected 2024-09-30 |
| 2024-08-30 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Health | corrected 2024-09-30 |
| 2024-08-30 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Health | corrected 2024-09-30 |
| 2024-08-30 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Health | corrected 2024-09-30 |
| 2024-08-30 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Health | corrected 2024-09-30 |
| 2024-05-02 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-06-16 |
| 2023-08-17 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | F | Health | corrected 2023-09-14 |
| 2023-08-17 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | F | Health | corrected 2023-09-14 |
| 2023-08-17 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Health | corrected 2023-09-14 |
| 2023-08-17 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | D | Health | corrected 2023-09-14 |
| 2023-08-17 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Health | corrected 2023-09-14 |
| 2023-08-17 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Health | corrected 2023-09-14 |
| 2023-08-17 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Health | corrected 2023-09-14 |
| 2023-08-17 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Health | corrected 2023-09-14 |
| 2023-08-17 | Ensure 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. | D | Health | corrected 2023-09-14 |
| 2023-08-17 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Health | corrected 2023-09-14 |
| 2023-08-17 | Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws. | D | Health | corrected 2023-09-14 |
No federal fines or payment denials on record.
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEGACY LIFECARE INC | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | 100% | since 09/08/2020 |
| BARENTHALER, HEIDI | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/24/2024 |
| BERMAN, ADAM | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/01/2021 |
| BIRLE, HANS | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/01/1995 |
| BRIDGE, U BARBARA | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/01/1980 |
| BRINKHAUS, HEINZ | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/01/1998 |
| CARBERRY, JOHN | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/01/2009 |
| DILGER, ERIK | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/01/2023 |
| GRUENEICH, ARMIN | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/01/2023 |
| HEISE, LARS | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/01/2023 |
| HENTSCHEL, DIRK | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/25/2017 |
| MACLELLAN, GENEVIEVE | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/01/2008 |
| SCHWARTZ, MARIE | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/01/2018 |
| SOELDNER, CAROL | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/01/1996 |
| STEHLING, ROSWITHA | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/01/2018 |
| TOEGEL, HANS | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/01/2017 |
| VON ROSENSTIEL, PHILIPP | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/25/2017 |
| VON STACKELBERG, CHARLES | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/22/2014 |
| BIRLE, HANS | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/01/1995 |
| DIOP, BABACAR | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/21/2022 |
| MACLELLAN, GENEVIEVE | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/01/2013 |
| VON STACKELBERG, CHARLES | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/22/2014 |
| BAKER TILLY ADVISORY GROUP, LP | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/19/2025 |
| BAKER TILLY US, LLP | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/05/2025 |
| CHELSEA JEWISH LIFECARE INC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/08/2020 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 225540. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.