German Center For Extended Care
Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts · CCN 225540 · Non-profit (Corporation) · part of Chelsea Jewish Lifecare (5 facilities, chain average 4.8 stars)
CMS rates German Center For Extended Care 5 of 5 overall as of August 2026. 133 certified beds, 131 residents a day on average. 20 citations on record from the current inspection cycles; no fines on record.
CMS’s ratings
The Five-Star Quality Rating System, as CMS publishes it. Where CMS gives no rating, the reason CMS gives is printed instead.
| Overall | ★★★★★ 5 of 5 |
|---|---|
| Health inspections | ★★★★☆ 4 of 5 |
| Staffing | ★★★★☆ 4 of 5 |
| Quality measures | ★★★★★ 5 of 5 |
| Quality: long-stay / short-stay | 5 / 4 of 5 |
Staffing
| Total nurse staffing | 3.77282 hours per resident per day |
|---|---|
| Registered nurses | 0.6224 hours per resident per day |
| Weekend total | 3.55722 hours per resident per day |
| Nursing staff turnover | 24.8% (registered nurses 26.7%) |
| Administrators who left | 1 |
Citations from health inspections
Each is a finding by a state surveyor on the date shown, in CMS’s words. The severity is CMS’s scope-and-severity grid, spelled out: harm on the left, how widespread on the right.
| Survey | Finding | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-27 complaint survey |
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0658 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-03-29 |
| 2025-02-27 complaint survey |
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0883 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-03-29 |
| 2025-02-27 complaint survey |
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. Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0887 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0585 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 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. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0812 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 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. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0657 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-09-30 |
| 2024-08-30 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0658 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-09-30 |
| 2024-08-30 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0684 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-09-30 |
| 2024-05-02 complaint survey |
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0580 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-06-16 |
| 2023-08-17 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0658 |
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 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. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · tag F0726 |
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0550 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-09-14 |
| 2023-08-17 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0552 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0580 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-09-14 |
| 2023-08-17 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0686 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-09-14 |
| 2023-08-17 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0695 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-09-14 |
| 2023-08-17 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0759 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0761 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 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. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0812 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-09-14 |
| 2023-08-17 | Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws. Administration Deficiencies · tag F0839 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-09-14 |
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials on record since 2023.
Who owns and runs it
Every owner, officer and manager CMS lists, as filed. These are the names in CMS’s ownership record; anyone named in the ownership record can ask about it on the about page.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy Lifecare Inc. Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 2020-09-08 |
| Baker Tilly Advisory Group Lp Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2025-05-22 |
| Baker Tilly US LLP Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2025-05-22 |
| Chelsea Jewish Lifecare Inc. Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2025-05-22 |
| Legacy Lifecare Inc. Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2025-05-22 |
| Baker Tilly Advisory Group Lp Organization | operational/managerial control | — | 2025-02-19 |
| Baker Tilly US LLP Organization | operational/managerial control | — | 2025-02-05 |
| Chelsea Jewish Lifecare Inc. Organization | operational/managerial control | — | 2020-09-08 |
| Baker Tilly Advisory Group Lp Organization | trustee of the snf | — | 2025-02-19 |
| Baker Tilly US LLP Organization | trustee of the snf | — | 2025-02-05 |
| Benton, Douglas Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2022-02-22 |
| Cadasse, Angela Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2022-11-07 |
| Diop, Babacar Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2022-09-01 |
| Linehan, Jennifer Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2024-07-02 |
| Lwomwa, Julius Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2024-12-17 |
| Pieleanu, Adrian Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2021-12-13 |
| Pineiro, Justin Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2015-07-13 |
| Santerre, Jennifer Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2021-07-01 |
| Barenthaler, Heidi Individual | corporate director | — | 2024-07-24 |
| Berman, Adam Individual | corporate director | — | 2021-04-01 |
| Birle, Hans Individual | corporate director | — | 1995-10-01 |
| Bridge, U Barbara Individual | corporate director | — | 1980-10-01 |
| Brinkhaus, Heinz Individual | corporate director | — | 1998-10-01 |
| Carberry, John Individual | corporate director | — | 2009-10-01 |
| Dilger, Erik Individual | corporate director | — | 2023-11-01 |
| Grueneich, Armin Individual | corporate director | — | 2023-11-01 |
| Heise, Lars Individual | corporate director | — | 2023-11-01 |
| Hentschel, Dirk Individual | corporate director | — | 2017-01-25 |
| Maclellan, Genevieve Individual | corporate director | — | 2008-10-01 |
| Schwartz, Marie Individual | corporate director | — | 2018-09-01 |
| Soeldner, Carol Individual | corporate director | — | 1996-10-01 |
| Stehling, Roswitha Individual | corporate director | — | 2018-10-01 |
| Toegel, Hans Individual | corporate director | — | 2017-10-01 |
| Von Rosenstiel, Philipp Individual | corporate director | — | 2017-01-25 |
| Von Stackelberg, Charles Individual | corporate director | — | 2014-10-22 |
| Birle, Hans Individual | corporate officer | — | 1995-10-01 |
| Diop, Babacar Individual | corporate officer | — | 2022-09-21 |
| Maclellan, Genevieve Individual | corporate officer | — | 2013-10-01 |
| Von Stackelberg, Charles Individual | corporate officer | — | 2014-10-22 |
| Barenthaler, Heidi Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2024-07-21 |
| Benton, Douglas Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2022-02-22 |
| Berman, Adam Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2021-04-01 |
| Birle, Hans Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 1995-10-01 |
| Bridge, U Barbara Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 1980-10-01 |
| Brinkhaus, Heinz Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 1998-10-01 |
| Cadasse, Angela Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2022-11-07 |
| Carberry, John Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2009-10-01 |
| Chambers, Dorreth Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2021-01-19 |
| Dilger, Erik Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2023-11-01 |
| Diop, Babacar Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2022-09-01 |
| Grueneich, Armin Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2023-11-01 |
| Heise, Lars Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2023-10-01 |
| Hentschel, Dirk Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2017-01-25 |
| Linehan, Jennifer Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2024-07-02 |
| Lwomwa, Julius Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2024-12-17 |
| Maclellan, Genevieve Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2008-10-01 |
| Pieleanu, Adrian Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2021-12-13 |
| Pineiro, Justin Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2015-07-13 |
| Santerre, Jennifer Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2022-07-01 |
| Schwartz, Marie Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2018-09-01 |
| Soeldner, Carol Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 1996-10-01 |
| Stehling, Roswitha Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2018-10-01 |
| Toegel, Hans Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2017-10-01 |
| Von Rosenstiel, Philipp Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2017-01-25 |
| Von Stackelberg, Charles Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2014-10-22 |
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Provider Data Catalog (public domain), files dated 2026-08-01. Ratings are CMS’s; citations are state surveyors’ findings; nothing here is estimated or a recommendation. Every nursing home in Suffolk County.