WEST NEWTON HEALTHCARE
State inspectors recorded 1 citation(s) in the last three years where CMS determined a resident was actually harmed.
Serious inspection findings
2024-02-02 — ACTUAL HARM (tag F0686, severity G)
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Staffing, from payroll records
Nursing hours / resident / day
3.22
state median 3.36
Weekend staffing gap
−1%
fewer nursing hours on weekends · state median −4%
RN hours / resident / day
0.39
registered nurses only
Contract (agency) staff
8%
share of all nursing hours
Nursing staff turnover
54%
per year, per CMS
Keep an eye on this facility
Penalties and enforcement
1 enforcement action(s), totaling $184,166 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-02-02 | Fine | $184,166 |
Ownership
Ownership type: For profit - Limited Liability company. Part of the NEXT STEP HEALTHCARE chain.
Other facilities under the same ownership, with their CMS overall ratings:
- HERMITAGE HEALTHCARE (THE) (WORCESTER, MA) —
- WEDGEMERE HEALTHCARE (TAUNTON, MA) —
- DEXTER HOUSE HEALTHCARE (MALDEN, MA) —
- OAKHILL HEALTHCARE (MIDDLEBORO, MA) —
- FITCHBURG HEALTHCARE (FITCHBURG, MA) —
- WESTBOROUGH HEALTHCARE (WESTBOROUGH, MA) —
- GARDEN PLACE HEALTHCARE (ATTLEBORO, MA) —
- PLYMOUTH HARBORSIDE HEALTHCARE (PLYMOUTH, MA) —
Full citation history
| Survey date | Tag | Category | Severity | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-23 | F0689 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-12-18 | F0550 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-12-18 | F0641 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-12-18 | F0677 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-12-18 | F0679 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-12-18 | F0684 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-12-18 | F0685 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-12-18 | F0686 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2025-12-18 | F0692 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-12-18 | F0695 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-12-18 | F0732 | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | B | not recorded |
| 2025-12-18 | F0790 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2025-12-18 | F0880 | Infection Control Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-12-18 | F0883 | Infection Control Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2025-01-10 | F0550 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2025-01-10 | F0585 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-01-10 | F0604 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-01-10 | F0641 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-01-10 | F0656 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-01-10 | F0657 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-01-10 | F0658 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2025-01-10 | F0677 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2025-01-10 | F0685 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-01-10 | F0686 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-01-10 | F0688 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-01-10 | F0692 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-01-10 | F0695 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-01-10 | F0699 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-01-10 | F0700 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-01-10 | F0732 | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | B | not recorded |
| 2025-01-10 | F0759 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-01-10 | F0761 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-01-10 | F0770 | Administration Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2025-01-10 | F0791 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-01-10 | F0812 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2025-01-10 | F0842 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-01-10 | F0880 | Infection Control Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2025-01-10 | F0909 | Environmental Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2024-02-02 | F0550 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-02-02 | F0552 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-02-02 | F0554 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-02-02 | F0561 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2024-02-02 | F0584 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-02-02 | F0585 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-02-02 | F0600 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-02-02 | F0623 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | B | not recorded |
| 2024-02-02 | F0625 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | B | not recorded |
| 2024-02-02 | F0645 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-02-02 | F0655 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-02-02 | F0656 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2024-02-02 | F0658 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2024-02-02 | F0676 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2024-02-02 | F0679 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | F | not recorded |
| 2024-02-02 | F0686 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | G | not recorded |
| 2024-02-02 | F0689 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-02-02 | F0692 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-02-02 | F0693 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-02-02 | F0695 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2024-02-02 | F0698 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-02-02 | F0699 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-02-02 | F0726 | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2024-02-02 | F0730 | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2024-02-02 | F0740 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-02-02 | F0745 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-02-02 | F0755 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2024-02-02 | F0759 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2024-02-02 | F0760 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2024-02-02 | F0761 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2024-02-02 | F0791 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-02-02 | F0812 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-02-02 | F0835 | Administration Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-02-02 | F0837 | Administration Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-02-02 | F0838 | Administration Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2024-02-02 | F0841 | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-02-02 | F0842 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2024-02-02 | F0865 | Administration Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-02-02 | F0868 | Administration Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-02-02 | F0880 | Infection Control Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2024-02-02 | F0883 | Infection Control Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-02-02 | F0887 | Infection Control Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-02-02 | F0947 | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2023-09-20 | F0842 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D | not recorded |