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Chelsea Place Care Center LLC

Below-average Medicare ratings — review the inspection history and ask the administrator about recent corrections before visiting.

25 Lorraine St, West End · Hartford, CT 06105234 bedsLicensed & Active
1/5
Medicare
Inspection
Staffing
Google rating
1.7/5

based on 64 Google reviews

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5/ 10
high Risk

Quality Concerns Identified

Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.

  • Abuse citation on record
  • Low overall rating (1/5 stars)
  • Above-median deficiencies (21 vs median 12)

Bottom 25% in CT · Critically understaffed (RN) · Significantly below average staffing · Low staff turnover (stable workforce) · Worst in ICARE HEALTH NETWORK chain · $32,295 in fines · Abuse citation

Source: Medicare data

What this means for your family

We strongly advise families to exercise extreme caution when considering this facility. Given the consistent, high-severity reports of neglect, unsanitary conditions, and communication failures, we recommend looking for alternative providers with better safety records and transparent communication practices.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

64 reviews on Google
Chelsea Place Care Center faces severe and consistent criticism regarding patient neglect, unsanitary living conditions, and poor communication with families. While a small minority of reviewers report positive experiences with specific nurses, the overwhelming majority of feedback highlights serious concerns about staff unprofessionalism, hygiene, and inadequate medical care.

Quality Themes

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Food1.0Staff2.0Clean1.0ActivitiesN/AMeds1.0Memory1.0Comms1.0Value1.0

Strengths

  • Select individual nursing staff members
  • Occasional positive updates on patient condition
  • Some clean rooms reported by specific families

Concerns

  • Unsanitary conditions including pests and odors (mentioned by 9 reviewers)
  • Neglect and poor medical care (mentioned by 12 reviewers)
  • Rude or unprofessional staff/reception (mentioned by 7 reviewers)
  • Lack of communication with family members (mentioned by 6 reviewers)
  • Poor food quality and dietary management (mentioned by 6 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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234'13(1)'17(2)'19(3)'21(5)'23(6)'25(20)'26(8)

Distribution · 68 analyzed

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How They Respond to Reviews

30%response rate

This facility responds to some reviews.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1Given the recent focus on facility maintenance, could you walk me through your current daily cleaning schedule and how you manage pest control and odor prevention?
  • 2I noticed some concerns regarding communication; what is your standard process for keeping families updated on their loved one's health status and daily progress?
  • 3How does your nursing team coordinate with dietary staff to ensure residents receive the specific nutritional support and meal quality they require?
  • 4With 21 recent state violations, what specific steps has the leadership team taken to improve oversight and ensure higher standards of care for all residents?
  • 5Could you describe the daily activity schedule for residents and how you ensure those who need extra assistance are actively engaged?
  • 6How does your facility handle medical emergencies and ensure that family members are notified immediately if a resident's condition changes?

Personalized based on this facility's data


Key Review Excerpts

The absolute WORST care facility my family has ever experienced. They abuse and neglect all residents physically, emotionally, mentally.

Family member · 2026☆☆☆☆

My father-in-law has now died because of their negligence. They told me at 11 o’clock At night that they would send them to the hospital 7 AM. They never sent him to the

Family member · 2025☆☆☆☆

My mother had dementia and had been living at Chelsea's place since 2018... She would tell us people were touching her inappropriately, the staff were mean and that she wouldn't shower because this is when it would happen.

Memory care family member · 2023☆☆☆☆
Source: 64 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.34hrs
46%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
2.85hrs
69%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
25%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
40%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 16 measures

Better Than Avg

12

measures

Worse Than Avg

1

measures

Mixed Results

3

measures

Long-Stay Residents
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Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility9.1%
Better than Avg
Here
9.1%
US
12.1%
CT
19.7%
Capitol
19.6%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

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Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility27.6%
Worse than Avg
Here
27.6%
US
19.5%
CT
17.4%
Capitol
19.4%
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Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility97.8%
Better than Avg
Here
97.8%
US
93.4%
CT
88.0%
Capitol
91.1%
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Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility11.9%
Better than Avg
Here
11.9%
US
15.3%
CT
17.4%
Capitol
16.5%
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Residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility98.6%
Better than Avg
Here
98.6%
US
95.5%
CT
93.5%
Capitol
93.6%
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Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility20.3%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
20.3%
US
19.4%
CT
24.9%
Capitol
24.5%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility91.2%
Better than Avg
Here
91.2%
US
81.8%
CT
71.0%
Capitol
77.1%
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility77.5%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
77.5%
US
79.7%
CT
69.7%
Capitol
71.4%
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Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.0%
Better than Avg
Here
0.0%
US
1.6%
CT
1.5%
Capitol
1.5%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

19deficiencies
1penalties
Above state avg (12.8)
33 complaint-triggered
$32,295 in fines

Chelsea Place has persistent serious concerns, with families filing complaints triggering many of the 84 deficiencies across 17 inspections. The facility repeatedly struggles with resident rights violations, protection from abuse and neglect, and care planning. Most troubling, recent deficiencies from January 2026 regarding safety hazards, medical oversight, and resident dignity violations remain uncorrected with no improvement plan, suggesting ongoing quality issues that should prompt careful consideration before placement.

Jan 5, 2026Complaint
6
0689Immediate jeopardy · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

0711Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.

0557Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

0580Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

0656Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

0842Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Nov 21, 2025Complaint
1
0600Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Jun 5, 2025Complaint
1
0600Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

May 27, 2025Complaint
1
0806Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

Mar 17, 2025Complaint
2
0697Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

0804Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Nov 20, 2024Complaint
4
0602Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

0755Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

0609Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

0842Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Federal Penalties

Fine

Jan 5, 2026

$39,495

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Chelsea Place Care Center LLC

Organization Type

for profit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Icare Health Network

Chain Size

12 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 2.9/5 · Rank 12 of 12 (Worst)

Ownership & Management

Owners

Global World Investors

Owner · Organization

10%

Premier First Investors, Lllp

Owner · Organization

10%

Krausz, Hersch

Owner

21%

Melamed, Solomon

Owner

Salazar, V. Robert

Owner

31%

Sebbag, David

Owner

21%

Wright, Christopher

Owner

5%

Key personnel

I Care ManagementManagerWright, ChristopherManager
Source: Medicare provider data

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