GERMAN CENTER FOR EXTENDED CARE
2222 CENTRE STREET, BOSTON, MA 02132 · CCN 225540
Ratings
- Overall
- ★★★★★ 5
- Health inspection
- ★★★★☆ 4
- Quality measures
- ★★★★★ 5
- Staffing
- ★★★★☆ 4
Facility
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Corporation
- Certified beds
- 133
- Avg residents/day
- 127.2
- Phone
- 6173251230
Inspection history vs Massachusetts & national averages
Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.
| Cycle | Inspection date | This facility | Massachusetts avg | National avg | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2025-09-04 | 0 | 8.9 | 9.5 | -8.9 better |
| 2 | 2024-08-30 | 9 | 10.0 | 9.8 | -1.0 better |
| 3 | 2023-08-17 | 11 | 12.7 | 9.3 | -1.7 better |
Staffing (hours per resident per day)
| Metric | This facility | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (reported) | 3.88 | 24.8% |
| RN staffing (reported) | 0.59 | 20.0% |
| Total nurse staffing (adjusted) | 3.73 | — |
Fines & penalties
- Total fines
- $0
- Number of fines
- 0
- Number of penalties
- 0
- Payment denials
- 0
Chain
- Chain
- CHELSEA JEWISH LIFECARE
- Facilities in chain
- 5
- Chain avg overall
- 4.80 / 5
Inspection citations (20)
- DF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2025-02-27 · Health · corrected 2025-03-29
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.2025-02-27 · Health · corrected 2025-03-29
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0887Educate 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.2025-02-27 · Health · corrected 2025-03-29
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0585Honor 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.2024-08-30 · Health · corrected 2024-09-30
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2024-08-30 · Health · corrected 2024-09-30
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2024-08-30 · Health · corrected 2024-09-30
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2024-08-30 · Health · corrected 2024-09-30
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2024-08-30 · Health · corrected 2024-09-30
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.2024-05-02 · Health · corrected 2024-06-16
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2023-08-17 · Health · corrected 2023-09-14
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.2023-08-17 · Health · corrected 2023-09-14
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.2023-08-17 · Health · corrected 2023-09-14
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2023-08-17 · Health · corrected 2023-09-14
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2023-08-17 · Health · corrected 2023-09-14
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2023-08-17 · Health · corrected 2023-09-14
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.2023-08-17 · Health · corrected 2023-09-14
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.2023-08-17 · Health · corrected 2023-09-14
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0761Ensure 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.2023-08-17 · Health · corrected 2023-09-14
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2023-08-17 · Health · corrected 2023-09-14
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0839Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws.2023-08-17 · Health · corrected 2023-09-14
Potential for more than minimal harm
Ownership
| Owner | Type | Role | Percent | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEGACY LIFECARE INC | Organization | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | — | 2021-04-01 |
| ANFANG, STUART | Individual | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | — | 2021-04-01 |
| BERMAN, BARRY | Individual | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | — | 2021-04-01 |
| GOLDSMITH, SUSAN | Individual | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | — | 2021-04-01 |
| RICHMAN, GILDA | Individual | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | — | 2021-04-01 |
| CHELSEA JEWISH LIFECARE INC | Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2020-09-08 |
| 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 |
| BIRLE, HANS | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 1995-10-01 |
| MACLELLAN, GENEVIEVE | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2013-10-01 |
| SANTERRE, JENNIFER | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2022-07-01 |
| PIELEANU, ADRIAN | Individual | CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE | — | 2021-12-13 |
| DIOP, BABACAR | Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | — | 2022-09-01 |
Other facilities in BOSTON
| Name | Overall | Beds |
|---|---|---|
| SPAULDING NURSING AND THERAPY CENTER - BRIGHTON | ★★★★★ | 123 |
| BOSTON HOME, INC (THE) | ★★★★★ | 96 |
| LAUREL RIDGE REHAB AND SKILLED CARE CENTER | ★★★★★ | 120 |
| RECUPERATIVE SERVICES UNIT-HEBREW REHAB CENTER | ★★★★★ | 50 |
| Armenian Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | ★★★★☆ | 83 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.