West Newton Healthcare, West Newton
25 Armory Street, West Newton, MA 02465 · 1.8 mi
1 of 5 CMS overall · Much below average
- Inspections1/5
- Staffing2/5
- Quality4/5
- 123 beds
- For-profit
Nursing Home in Waltham, MA · CMS Data August 2026
Maristhill Nursing &Amp; Rehabilitation Center
How Does Maristhill Nursing &Amp; Rehabilitation Center Rate?
Maristhill Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is a 123-bed nonprofit nursing home in Waltham, MA. CMS rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall (August 2026), with 2 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 2 for quality measures. Residents got an average of 3.9 hours of nursing care per resident per day, against a national median of 3.7 hours. Its last standard health inspection, on November 25, 2025, cited 12 health deficiencies.
- CMS overall rating
- 3 of 5
- Nursing per resident per day
- 3.9 hours
- Deficiencies at last inspection
- 12
- Certified beds
- 123
66 Newton Street
Waltham, MA 02453
3 of 5 CMS overall · Average
From CMS Care Compare, data processed August 1, 2026. A listing is not an endorsement, and no home pays to appear.
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CMS Star Ratings
| Rating | Stars | CMS label |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3 of 5 | Average |
| Health inspections | 2 of 5 | Below average |
| Staffing | 5 of 5 | Much above average |
| Quality measures | 2 of 5 | Below average |
| Quality for long-stay residents | 2 of 5 | Below average |
| Quality for short-stay residents | 1 of 5 | Much below average |
CMS compares each home with others in its state for the inspection rating. See how CMS star ratings work.
Staffing and Turnover
| Measure | This home | National median |
|---|---|---|
| Total nursing hours per resident per day | 3.9 hours | 3.7 hours |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day | 1.2 hours | 0.6 hours |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 2.2 hours | 2.2 hours |
| Total nursing hours per resident on weekends | 3.6 hours | 3.3 hours |
| Nursing staff turnover (past year) | 15% | 45% |
| Registered nurse turnover (past year) | 9.5% | 42% |
Hours are reported by the home through CMS's payroll-based staffing data. Turnover is the share of nursing staff who left over the year. Why staffing matters.
Inspections and Penalties
| Last standard health inspection | November 25, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Health deficiencies cited at that inspection | 12 |
| Deficiencies from complaint inspections (same rating cycle) | 0 |
| Fines in the past 3 years | 1 totaling $9,496 |
| Payment denials in the past 3 years | 0 |
The full inspection reports, with each deficiency described, are on the home's Medicare Care Compare page.
Quality Measures for Long-Stay Residents
The share of residents in long-term care (101 days or more) at Maristhill Nursing & Rehabilitation Center who, according to CMS's resident assessments (2025Q2 to 2026Q1):
| Residents who | This home | National median | Compared |
|---|---|---|---|
| Received an antipsychotic medication | 21% | 13% | Higher than the national median |
| Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 10% | 18% | Lower than the national median |
| Had a fall with major injury | 4.8% | 2.8% | Higher than the national median |
| Have pressure ulcers | 3.3% | 4.2% | Lower than the national median |
| Lost too much weight | 6.0% | 4.7% | Higher than the national median |
| Were physically restrained | 0.0% | 0.0% | At the national median |
| Have depressive symptoms | 0.3% | 3.6% | Lower than the national median |
| Needed more help with daily activities over time | 19% | 13% | Higher than the national median |
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About the Home
| Certified beds | 123 |
|---|---|
| Average residents per day | 88 |
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Legal business name | CHS OF WALTHAM INC |
| Chain or affiliated group | COVENANT HEALTH (8 homes) |
| Certified for | Medicare and Medicaid |
| First certified | July 1990 |
| Councils | Resident council |
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- Staffing3/5
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- Inspections5/5
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- CMS abuse icon: cited for abuse
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- Inspections1/5
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