Care One at Newton
2101 Washington Street · Newton, MA · 02462 · 7816045079
202 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Careone
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- 5 citations involved actual harm to residents.
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Red flags
2 actual-harm citations in the most recent cycle
Inspectors found deficiencies that caused real harm to residents, beyond potential-harm paperwork findings.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.73 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.57 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.54 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 28% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $20,186 |
Inspection citations (47 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 6, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected April 24, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E February 10, 2026 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected December 23, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 31, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected January 26, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 31, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
Corrected January 26, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D December 31, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 26, 2026 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G September 3, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected August 30, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Actual harm · G September 3, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected August 30, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D September 3, 2025 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected October 2, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E July 18, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected August 22, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 18, 2025
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected August 22, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 18, 2025
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.
Corrected August 22, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 18, 2025
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected August 22, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 18, 2025
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected August 22, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 18, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected August 22, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 18, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected August 22, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 18, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 22, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E July 18, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected August 22, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D July 18, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected August 22, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D July 15, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate foot care.
Corrected August 22, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected July 2, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Actual harm · G October 9, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 16, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G October 9, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected September 16, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D July 25, 2024
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.
Corrected August 28, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 25, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected August 28, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 25, 2024
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected August 28, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| September 3, 2025 | Fine | $10,868 |
| October 9, 2024 | Fine | $9,318 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 225268 · certified since April 13, 1981. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.