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CMS Nursing Home Compare · August 2026

Care One at Newton

2101 Washington Street, Newton, MA 02462

Care One at Newton, a 202-bed for profit - corporation nursing facility in Newton, MA, holds a 2-star CMS overall rating - below the 3.0-star national average, ranking #215 of 338 rated homes in MA on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing below the national norm. 5 inspection findings reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level.

CMS combines health inspections, nurse-staffing levels, and clinical quality measures into the overall star rating, read the components below; they often tell a sharper story than the headline.

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2 / 5
Below average · CMS overall · nat'l 3.0
#215 of 338
In-state rank among rated MA homes
3.76
About average · nurse hrs/day · nat'l 3.86
47
Inspection findings · 5 serious

The verdict

Care One at Newton, a 202-bed for profit - corporation nursing facility in Newton, MA, holds a 2-star CMS overall rating - below the 3.0-star national average, ranking #215 of 338 rated homes in MA on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing below the national norm. 5 inspection findings reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level.

2 / 5
CMS overall · national 3.0
#215 of 338
In-state rank among rated MA homes
3.76
Nurse hrs/resident-day · national 3.86
47
Inspection findings · 5 serious

CMS force-curves overall stars within each state; read health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings alongside the headline.

In-state ownership mix · peer inventory

How 341 MA nursing homes split by ownership sector

This facility is recorded as For profit - Corporation. Sector buckets collapse CMS ownership_type into For-profit, Nonprofit, and Government, orthogonal to the RN/LPN/CNA hour bar below.

Health Inspection

1/5

Staffing

3/5

Quality Measures

5/5

Long-Stay Quality

5/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
225268
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
202
Residents
174
In Hospital
No
County
Middlesex
Last Inspection
Jul 18, 2025

Staffing Data

How the 3.76 total nursing hours per resident-day are staffed:

RN Hours
0.51 (nat'l avg: 0.69)
LPN Hours
1.03
CNA Hours
2.22
Total Nursing Hours
3.76 (nat'l avg: 3.86)
PT Hours
0.12
Nursing Turnover
29.3%
RN Turnover
48.3%

What the CMS Record Reveals About Care One at Newton

According to CMS Nursing Home Compare, Care One at Newton ranks #215 of 338 rated nursing homes in MA on overall stars (tie-broken by health+staffing+quality, then fewer fines). Care One at Newton operates 202 certified beds in Newton, MA with approximately 174 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars (health inspection 1★ · staffing 3★ · quality 5★).

The inspection file contains 47 deficiency records from recent surveys, of which 5 reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy threshold on the CMS scope-and-severity grid. This provider has been fined 2 times by CMS, for a combined $20K. Reported nurse staffing runs 3.76 total hours per resident day (national average 3.86); RN hours specifically are 0.51 per resident day.

Classified as "For profit - Corporation" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, Care One at Newton falls into a category where comparative context matters. Reported nursing staff turnover at this facility is 29.3% (CMS payroll-based measure).

Why sub-scores and the CMS methodology matter

The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results, staffing levels, and quality measures. Because CMS caps the overall score at the health-inspection tier and then adjusts up or down based on staffing and quality, the sub-scores often tell a sharper story than the headline star count alone, a 3-star facility with weak inspection history reads differently from one held back by thin staffing.

National research consistently shows that ownership structure, staffing hours, and turnover are the three operational levers that correlate most strongly with resident outcomes, ratings and fines are lagging indicators of those upstream choices. The staffing metric in particular is the one most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

For families evaluating this facility, the CMS record should be read alongside a site visit, direct conversation with current residents and their families, and review of the state health department's most recent inspection report, the star rating is a starting point, not a verdict. All data on this page is sourced from CMS Provider Data and the Nursing Home Compare program; always verify the same record on Medicare.gov Care Compare and with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (47 most recent)

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 6, 2026 Tag: 0628

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 24, 2026

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Feb 10, 2026 Tag: 0550

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 23, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 31, 2025 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 26, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 31, 2025 Tag: 0773

Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 26, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 31, 2025 Tag: 0684

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 26, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 3, 2025 Tag: 0842

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 2, 2025

G - Isolated - Actual harm Sep 3, 2025 Tag: 0760

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 30, 2025

G - Isolated - Actual harm Sep 3, 2025 Tag: 0756

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 30, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 18, 2025 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 22, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 18, 2025 Tag: 0689

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 22, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 18, 2025 Tag: 0658

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 22, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 18, 2025 Tag: 0656

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 22, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 18, 2025 Tag: 0609

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 22, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 18, 2025 Tag: 0604

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 22, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 18, 2025 Tag: 0578

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 22, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 18, 2025 Tag: 0552

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 22, 2025

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Jul 18, 2025 Tag: 0812

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 22, 2025

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Jul 18, 2025 Tag: 0550

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 22, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 15, 2025 Tag: 0687

Provide appropriate foot care.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 22, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm May 20, 2025 Tag: 0657

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 2, 2025

G - Isolated - Actual harm Oct 9, 2024 Tag: 0806

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 16, 2024

G - Isolated - Actual harm Oct 9, 2024 Tag: 0689

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 16, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 25, 2024 Tag: 0842

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 28, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 25, 2024 Tag: 0761

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.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 28, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 25, 2024 Tag: 0699

Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 28, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 25, 2024 Tag: 0694

Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 28, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 25, 2024 Tag: 0685

Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 28, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 25, 2024 Tag: 0677

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 28, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 25, 2024 Tag: 0656

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 28, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 25, 2024 Tag: 0578

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 28, 2024

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Jul 25, 2024 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 28, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 3, 2024 Tag: 0842

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 13, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 3, 2024 Tag: 0760

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 13, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 3, 2024 Tag: 0684

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 13, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 3, 2024 Tag: 0580

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 13, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 2, 2023 Tag: 0812

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 11, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 2, 2023 Tag: 0761

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.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 11, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 2, 2023 Tag: 0694

Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 31, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 2, 2023 Tag: 0688

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 11, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 2, 2023 Tag: 0677

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 11, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 2, 2023 Tag: 0658

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 11, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 2, 2023 Tag: 0609

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 11, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 2, 2023 Tag: 0584

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 11, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 2, 2023 Tag: 0552

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 31, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 2, 2023 Tag: 0550

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 11, 2023

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Jun 2, 2023 Tag: 0656

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 11, 2023

G - Isolated - Actual harm Jun 2, 2023 Tag: 0689

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 11, 2023

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 6.4% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 1.7% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 0.5% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 1.4% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 5.5% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 6.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 18.2% Yes
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 2.1% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 8.4% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 11.2% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 42.7% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 24.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 86.2% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 16.7% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 25.9% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 41.2% No

Penalty History 2 penalties totaling $20K

Date Type Amount
Sep 3, 2025 Fine $11K
Oct 9, 2024 Fine $9K

Nationwide facilities with similar scale or staffing

Two data-derived peer sets for Care One at Newton, both outside MA so the neighborhoods are not the same-state geography list below.

What the CMS records show for Care One at Newton

The health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings above often diverge from the CMS overall headline. Use those components and the inspection findings to read the full file, not the overall star alone.

  • The MA registry aggregates state averages and the highest-rated homes in this cohort. View MA registry
  • Peer homes near 202 beds show how CMS stars vary at a similar scale in MA. Compare a similar-size peer
  • CMS publishes separate fields for inspections, nurse staffing hours, and quality measures; the guide explains how each star is computed. How CMS ratings work

CMS refreshes Nursing Home Compare quarterly (current extract: August 2026). PlainNursing describes published records; it does not establish suitability, availability, admissions, or individual outcomes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Care One at Newton?
Care One at Newton has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (1★), staffing levels (3★), and quality measures (5★).
Where does Care One at Newton rank among nursing homes in MA?
According to CMS Nursing Home Compare overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks, then fewer fines), Care One at Newton ranks 215th among 338 rated nursing homes in MA (#215 of 338). CMS force-curves the overall star within each state, so this peer set is the honest comparison.
What are the staffing levels at Care One at Newton?
Care One at Newton reports 3.76 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.86). RN hours are 0.51 per resident day (national average: 0.69). Nursing staff turnover is 29.3%.
How many beds does Care One at Newton have?
Care One at Newton has 202 certified beds with approximately 174 residents. The facility is located at 2101 Washington Street, Newton, MA 02462.
Does Care One at Newton have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, Care One at Newton has 47 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Of these, 5 are classified as causing actual harm or jeopardy.
Has Care One at Newton received any fines or penalties?
Yes, Care One at Newton has received 2 penalties totaling $20K.
Who owns Care One at Newton?
Care One at Newton is classified as "For profit - Corporation" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was Care One at Newton last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for Care One at Newton was on Jul 18, 2025. The facility received a health inspection rating of 1 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for Care One at Newton?
Care One at Newton is evaluated on 17 quality measures, of which 8 are used in the CMS star rating calculation. These include measures for both long-stay and short-stay residents covering areas like infections, falls, pressure ulcers, and medication use.
Data Sources

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Ratings, staffing, deficiency, quality measure, and penalty data are from CMS Provider Data. For informational purposes only. Verify the same CCN on Medicare.gov Care Compare and with the facility or your state health department.

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare provider data (data.cms.gov). See our methodology for how this page is compiled. Ratings, staffing, health-inspection deficiency, and Civil Money Penalty records are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services under a public-domain (CC0) license.

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