About German Center For Extended Care
German Center For Extended Care, located in BOSTON, MA, is a non-profit organization that accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
Why Families Choose German Center For Extended Care
- High Quality Care: With a 5-star CMS rating, this facility demonstrates high standards.
- Top Ranked: Ranked #27 out of 183 facilities within 25 miles.
Key Performance Indicators
- CMS Overall Rating 5 Stars
- Nursing Hours 3.81 hrs
- Safety Record Clean
Chain Affiliations & Network
This facility is part of the CHELSEA JEWISH LIFECARE network. This chain operates 5 facilities.
Chain Performance Overview
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Nursing Staff Analysis
Staffing levels are a critical indicator of quality care. We analyze the daily hours of care provided by Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs).
Below Average Staffing
German Center For Extended Care provides less care hours than the state average and less than the national average.
Registered Nurses (RN)
Licensed Practical Nurses
Certified Assistants
CMS Quality Ratings
| Category | Rating | Stars |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 5 |
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| Health Inspection | 4 |
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| Quality Measures | 5 |
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| Staffing | 3 |
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Health Inspection History
| Inspection Cycle | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Weighted Average | 11 | Combined Score |
Detailed Quality Measures
Rates are from CMS quality measures (claims-based and MDS-based) for the reporting period ending Jun 01, 2026. Some measures may be omitted when CMS does not report a numeric rate for this facility.
Medicare claims-based measures
Typically includes short-stay outcomes, hospitalizations, and ED use from Medicare claims.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursi... (QM521) | 27.0% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency depar... (QM522) | 8.6% |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days (QM551) | 1.7% |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resi... (QM552) | 0.4% |
MDS-based measures
Resident assessment data; often used for long-stay care quality.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activit... (QM401) | 17.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight (QM404) | 7.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in t... (QM406) | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (QM407) | 0.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms (QM408) | 23.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained (QM409) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with ma... (QM410) | 2.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the p... (QM415) | 99.5% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the... (QM430) | 98.4% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic m... (QM434) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently wo... (QM451) | 6.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnoti... (QM452) | 13.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the s... (QM454) | 99.1% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately g... (QM472) | 95.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (QM479) | 4.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder... (QM480) | 16.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medicati... (QM481) | 12.4% |
Complaints & Deficiencies
Complaint History by Year
This chart shows the number of complaints filed each year.
Summary:
- 2024: 1 complaint
- 2025: 3 complaints
- Total: 4 complaints on record
Recent Complaints (Since Jan 2023)
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Mar 29, 2025 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. |
| Mar 29, 2025 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. |
| Mar 29, 2025 | 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. |
| Jun 16, 2024 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. |
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Owner & Operator Information
Management & Direction
- BAKER TILLY ADVISORY GROUP LP TRUSTEE OF THE SNF
- BAKER TILLY ADVISORY GROUP LP OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- BAKER TILLY ADVISORY GROUP LP ADP OF THE SNF
- BAKER TILLY US LLP OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- BAKER TILLY US LLP ADP OF THE SNF
- BAKER TILLY US LLP TRUSTEE OF THE SNF
- HEIDI BARENTHALER CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- HEIDI BARENTHALER OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- DOUGLAS BENTON ADP OF THE SNF
- DOUGLAS BENTON OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- ADAM BERMAN CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- ADAM BERMAN OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- HANS BIRLE CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- HANS BIRLE CORPORATE OFFICER
- HANS BIRLE OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- U BARBARA BRIDGE CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- U BARBARA BRIDGE OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- HEINZ BRINKHAUS OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- HEINZ BRINKHAUS CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- ANGELA CADASSE OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- ANGELA CADASSE ADP OF THE SNF
- JOHN CARBERRY OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- JOHN CARBERRY CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- DORRETH CHAMBERS OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- CHELSEA JEWISH LIFECARE INC ADP OF THE SNF
- CHELSEA JEWISH LIFECARE INC OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- ERIK DILGER CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- ERIK DILGER OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- BABACAR DIOP ADP OF THE SNF
- BABACAR DIOP CORPORATE OFFICER
- BABACAR DIOP OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- ARMIN GRUENEICH CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- ARMIN GRUENEICH OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- LARS HEISE CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- LARS HEISE OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- DIRK HENTSCHEL OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- DIRK HENTSCHEL CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- LEGACY LIFECARE INC ADP OF THE SNF
- JENNIFER LINEHAN ADP OF THE SNF
- JENNIFER LINEHAN OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- JULIUS LWOMWA ADP OF THE SNF
- JULIUS LWOMWA OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- GENEVIEVE MACLELLAN CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- GENEVIEVE MACLELLAN OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- GENEVIEVE MACLELLAN CORPORATE OFFICER
- ADRIAN PIELEANU OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- ADRIAN PIELEANU ADP OF THE SNF
- JUSTIN PINEIRO ADP OF THE SNF
- JUSTIN PINEIRO OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- JENNIFER SANTERRE OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- JENNIFER SANTERRE ADP OF THE SNF
- MARIE SCHWARTZ OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- MARIE SCHWARTZ CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- CAROL SOELDNER OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- CAROL SOELDNER CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- ROSWITHA STEHLING OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- ROSWITHA STEHLING CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- HANS TOEGEL OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- HANS TOEGEL CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- PHILIPP VON ROSENSTIEL OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- PHILIPP VON ROSENSTIEL CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- CHARLES VON STACKELBERG OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- CHARLES VON STACKELBERG CORPORATE OFFICER
- CHARLES VON STACKELBERG CORPORATE DIRECTOR
Associated Doctors
Local Comparison
| Facility | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Campion Health and Wellness, Inc | N/A | 5 |
| Newbridge On The Charles Skilled Nursing Facility | N/A | 5 |
| Lasell House | N/A | 5 |
| Lydia Taft House | N/A | 5 |
| The Boston Home, Inc | N/A | 5 |
| Bay Path at Duxbury Nursing and Rehabilitation Ctr | N/A | 5 |
| Katzman Family Center For Living | N/A | 5 |
| Rivercrest Long Term Care | N/A | 5 |
| Elizabeth Seton | N/A | 5 |
| Alliance Health at Braintree | N/A | 5 |
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Ownership Details
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Noted Deficiencies
Detailed history of deficiencies with descriptions and correction dates.
Nursing Hours Analysis
Detailed breakdown of staffing hours per resident by role.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Skilled Nursing Care: 24/7 medical supervision and complex medical treatments
- Long-term Residential Care: Assistance with daily living activities for extended stays
- Short-term Rehabilitation: Recovery services after hospital stays or surgeries
- Memory Care: Specialized programs for residents with dementia and Alzheimer's disease
- Level of care needed (skilled nursing vs. long-term care)
- Room type (private vs. semi-private)
- Insurance coverage (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance)
- Length of stay and specific services required
For current rates and to discuss payment options, contact German Center For Extended Care directly at 6173251230. Their admissions team can help determine coverage and out-of-pocket expenses.
Environment & Cleanliness
- Overall cleanliness and odors
- Resident room conditions
- Common area maintenance
- Safety features and accessibility
Staff & Care Quality
- Staff-to-resident ratios
- How staff interact with residents
- Response time to resident needs
- Staff knowledge and professionalism
Ask to speak with current residents and their families, tour at different times of day, and review the facility's most recent inspection reports.