Nursing homes › Massachusetts › West Newton Healthcare
25 Armory Street, West Newton, MA 02465 · 6179692300 · 123 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Next Step Healthcare, a group operating 14 facilities in 1 states. Group record: average rating 1.8/5, 1 abuse citation icons, 3 facilities on the Special Focus list, $1,422,779 in federal fines. This facility rates above its group average (1.8/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.49 (Massachusetts median: 3.71). RN hours: 0.66. Weekend total: 3.22. Nursing staff turnover: 54%.
All-time on record: 82 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-23 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-04-18 |
| 2025-12-18 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | E | Health | corrected 2026-01-26 |
| 2025-12-18 | Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident. | E | Health | corrected 2026-01-26 |
| 2025-12-18 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | E | Health | corrected 2026-01-26 |
| 2025-12-18 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Health | corrected 2026-01-26 |
| 2025-12-18 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Health | corrected 2026-01-26 |
| 2025-12-18 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Health | corrected 2026-01-26 |
| 2025-12-18 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | D | Health | corrected 2026-01-26 |
| 2025-12-18 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Health | corrected 2026-01-26 |
| 2025-12-18 | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | D | Health | corrected 2026-01-26 |
| 2025-12-18 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Health | corrected 2026-01-26 |
| 2025-12-18 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Health | corrected 2026-01-26 |
| 2025-12-18 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | corrected 2026-01-26 |
| 2025-12-18 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | B | Health | corrected 2026-01-23 |
| 2025-01-10 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Health | corrected 2025-02-14 |
| 2025-01-10 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E | Health | corrected 2025-02-14 |
| 2025-01-10 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Health | corrected 2025-02-14 |
| 2025-01-10 | Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. | E | Health | corrected 2025-02-14 |
| 2025-01-10 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Health | corrected 2025-02-14 |
| 2025-01-10 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Health | corrected 2025-02-14 |
| 2025-01-10 | Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame. | E | Health | corrected 2025-02-14 |
| 2025-01-10 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | D | Health | corrected 2025-02-14 |
| 2025-01-10 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | D | Health | corrected 2025-02-14 |
| 2025-01-10 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Health | corrected 2025-02-14 |
| 2025-01-10 | 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 2025-02-14 |
| 2025-01-10 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Health | corrected 2025-02-14 |
| 2025-01-10 | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | D | Health | corrected 2025-02-14 |
| 2025-01-10 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Health | corrected 2025-02-14 |
| 2025-01-10 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2025-02-14 |
| 2025-01-10 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Health | corrected 2025-02-14 |
| 2025-01-10 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Health | corrected 2025-02-14 |
| 2025-01-10 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | D | Health | corrected 2025-02-14 |
| 2025-01-10 | 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 2025-02-14 |
| 2025-01-10 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Health | corrected 2025-02-14 |
| 2025-01-10 | 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 2025-02-14 |
| 2025-01-10 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | D | Health | corrected 2025-02-14 |
| 2025-01-10 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Health | corrected 2025-02-14 |
| 2025-01-10 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | B | Health | corrected 2025-02-14 |
| 2024-02-02 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | Health | corrected 2024-05-06 |
| 2024-02-02 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | F | Health | corrected 2024-03-08 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-02-02 | Fine | $184,166 |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DELL'ANNO, DAMIAN | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/01/2017 |
| STEPHAN, WILLIAM | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/01/2017 |
| NEXT STEP HEALTHCARE LLC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/01/2017 |
| LIKHI, RISHI | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/16/2024 |
| WADDELL, ROBERT | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/15/2024 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 225324. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.