Nursing Home in Wellesley, MA · CMS Data August 2026

Elizabeth Seton

How Does Elizabeth Seton Rate?

Elizabeth Seton is a 84-bed nonprofit nursing home in Wellesley, MA. CMS rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall (August 2026), with 5 for health inspections, 1 for staffing and 2 for quality measures. Its last standard health inspection, on August 27, 2025, cited 0 health deficiencies.

CMS overall rating: 4 of 5
Deficiencies at last inspection: 0
Certified beds: 84

Reviewed by Senior Care Help Editorial Team ·October 6, 2026

125 Oakland Street
Wellesley, MA 02481

4 of 5 CMS overall · Above 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

CMS star ratings for Elizabeth Seton
Rating	Stars	CMS label
Overall rating	4 of 5	Above average
Health inspections	5 of 5	Much above average
Staffing	1 of 5	Much below average
Quality measures	2 of 5	Below average
Quality for long-stay residents	2 of 5	Below average
Quality for short-stay residents	3 of 5	Average

CMS compares each home with others in its state for the inspection rating. See how CMS star ratings work.

Staffing and Turnover

Staffing at Elizabeth Seton and the national median
Measure	This home	National median
Nursing staff turnover (past year)	23%	45%
Registered nurse turnover (past year)	23%	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

Inspections and penalties for Elizabeth Seton
Last standard health inspection	August 27, 2025
Health deficiencies cited at that inspection	0
Deficiencies from complaint inspections (same rating cycle)	0
Fines in the past 3 years	None
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 Elizabeth Seton who, according to CMS's resident assessments (2025Q2 to 2026Q1):

Long-stay quality measures for Elizabeth Seton
Residents who	This home	National median	Compared
Received an antipsychotic medication	14%	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	5.7%	2.8%	Higher than the national median
Have pressure ulcers	4.2%	4.2%	Higher than the national median
Lost too much weight	5.1%	4.7%	Higher than the national median
Were physically restrained	0.0%	0.0%	At the national median
Have depressive symptoms	0.0%	3.6%	Lower than the national median
Needed more help with daily activities over time	26%	13%	Higher than the national median

Lower is better for each measure. Antipsychotic use matters most for residents with dementia: what families should know.

About the Home

Facts about Elizabeth Seton
Certified beds	84
Average residents per day	88
Ownership	Non profit - Corporation
Legal business name	ELIZABETH SETON RESIDENCE INC
Certified for	Medicare and Medicaid
First certified	January 1981
Councils	Resident council

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