Nursing homes › Massachusetts › Maristhill Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
66 Newton Street, Waltham, MA 02453 · 7817552020 · 123 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Covenant Health, a group operating 11 facilities in 5 states. Group record: average rating 3.0/5, 0 abuse citation icons, 0 facilities on the Special Focus list, $378,757 in federal fines. This facility rates the same as its group average (3.0/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.90 (Massachusetts median: 3.71). RN hours: 1.20. Weekend total: 3.57. Nursing staff turnover: 15%.
All-time on record: 43 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-25 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | Health | corrected 2025-12-25 |
| 2025-11-25 | 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. | E | Health | corrected 2025-12-25 |
| 2025-11-25 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Health | corrected 2025-12-25 |
| 2025-11-25 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Health | corrected 2025-12-25 |
| 2025-11-25 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Health | corrected 2025-12-25 |
| 2025-11-25 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | D | Health | corrected 2025-12-25 |
| 2025-11-25 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | D | Health | corrected 2025-12-25 |
| 2025-11-25 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Health | corrected 2025-12-25 |
| 2025-11-25 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Health | corrected 2025-12-25 |
| 2025-11-25 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Health | corrected 2025-12-25 |
| 2025-11-25 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | D | Health | corrected 2025-12-25 |
| 2025-11-25 | Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. | D | Health | corrected 2025-12-25 |
| 2025-02-24 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | complaint | corrected 2025-04-03 |
| 2024-10-10 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | E | Health | corrected 2024-11-24 |
| 2024-10-10 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Health | corrected 2024-11-24 |
| 2024-10-10 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Health | corrected 2024-11-24 |
| 2024-10-10 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Health | corrected 2024-11-24 |
| 2024-10-10 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Health | corrected 2024-11-24 |
| 2024-10-10 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Health | corrected 2024-11-24 |
| 2024-10-10 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Health | corrected 2024-11-24 |
| 2024-10-10 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Health | corrected 2024-11-24 |
| 2024-10-10 | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | D | Health | corrected 2024-11-24 |
| 2024-10-10 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Health | corrected 2024-11-24 |
| 2024-10-10 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | D | Health | corrected 2024-11-24 |
| 2024-10-10 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Health | corrected 2024-11-24 |
| 2024-10-10 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Health | corrected 2024-11-24 |
| 2023-10-04 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Health | corrected 2023-11-18 |
| 2023-10-04 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Health | corrected 2023-11-18 |
| 2023-10-04 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | D | Health | corrected 2023-11-18 |
| 2023-10-04 | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | D | Health | corrected 2023-11-18 |
| 2023-10-04 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Health | corrected 2023-11-18 |
| 2023-10-04 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Health | corrected 2023-11-18 |
| 2023-10-04 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Health | corrected 2023-11-18 |
| 2023-10-04 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Health | corrected 2023-11-18 |
| 2023-10-04 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Health | corrected 2023-11-18 |
| 2023-10-04 | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. | D | Health | corrected 2023-11-18 |
| 2023-10-04 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | D | Health | corrected 2023-11-18 |
| 2023-10-04 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Health | corrected 2023-11-18 |
| 2023-10-04 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D | Health | corrected 2023-11-18 |
| 2023-10-04 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2023-11-18 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-24 | Fine | $9,496 |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CASTILLO, NICOLE | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/18/2018 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 225408. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.