WEST NEWTON HEALTHCARE — Nursing Home in WEST NEWTON, MA
CMS Five-Star Rating
Based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures
Facility Overview
| Certified Beds | 123 |
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| Average Residents/Day | 102.1 |
| CMS Certification Number | 225324 |
Staffing Levels
Hours Per Resident Day (HPRD)
| Total Nurse Staffing | 3.53 HPRD |
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| RN Staffing | 0.81 HPRD |
Health Inspection Findings & Deficiencies
WEST NEWTON HEALTHCARE had 13 health inspection deficiencies on its most recent inspection (December 18, 2025).
Inspection Findings — December 18, 2025
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Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. (Level D)Corrected — January 26, 2026
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Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. (Level D)Corrected — January 26, 2026
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Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. (Level D)Corrected — January 26, 2026
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Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. (Level D)Corrected — January 26, 2026
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Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. (Level D)Corrected — January 26, 2026
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Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. (Level D)Corrected — January 26, 2026
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Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. (Level E)Corrected — January 26, 2026
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Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. (Level D)Corrected — January 26, 2026
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Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. (Level D)Corrected — January 26, 2026
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Post nurse staffing information every day. (Level B)Corrected — January 23, 2026
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Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident. (Level E)Corrected — January 26, 2026
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Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (Level D)Corrected — January 26, 2026
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Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. (Level E)Corrected — January 26, 2026
West Newton Healthcare is a 123-bed nursing home in West Newton, Massachusetts. It holds a 1-star CMS overall rating. Total nurse staffing is 3.5 hours per resident day, below the Massachusetts average of 3.9. Its most recent inspection, in December 2025, cited 13 deficiencies, none of them severe.
The last survey identified deficiencies but none were judged to be severe, which may indicate the cited issues were not the highest-severity problems. You should ask how the facility manages care and oversight given its lower-than-average nurse staffing and what steps they take to ensure residents’ needs are met.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is WEST NEWTON HEALTHCARE Medicare and Medicaid certified?
WEST NEWTON HEALTHCARE is Medicare certified and Medicaid certified according to CMS data.
What is WEST NEWTON HEALTHCARE's CMS star rating?
WEST NEWTON HEALTHCARE has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars.
How is staffing at WEST NEWTON HEALTHCARE?
WEST NEWTON HEALTHCARE reports 3.53139 total nurse hours per resident day.
Has WEST NEWTON HEALTHCARE had health inspection deficiencies?
On its most recent inspection, WEST NEWTON HEALTHCARE had 13 total deficiencies, including 0 classified as severe.
How many beds does WEST NEWTON HEALTHCARE have?
WEST NEWTON HEALTHCARE has 123 certified beds.
Nearby Nursing Homes
- LASELL HOUSE — 5/5 — 1.6 mi
- MARISTHILL NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER — 2/5 — 1.8 mi
- CARE ONE AT NEWTON — 3/5 — 2.0 mi
- STONE REHABILITATION AND SENIOR LIVING — 3/5 — 2.6 mi
- PRESENTATION REHAB AND SKILLED CARE CENTER — 2/5 — 2.6 mi
- BELMONT MANOR NURSING HOME, IN — 3/5 — 3.0 mi
Data Source
This information is sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) public datasets.
CMS Provider Information updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Survey Summary updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Health Deficiencies updated May 1, 2026.
CareQED last updated June 22, 2026.