Care One At Newton
Newton, MA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 225268) · 202 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 2 totaling $20,186
Phone: (781) 604-5079 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Care One at Newton has a CMS overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Massachusetts state average of 3.04. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Care One at Newton reports total nurse staffing of 3.76 hours per resident per day, including 0.51 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 29.3%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 3 out of 5 stars.
Care One at Newton has 2 federal fines on record totaling $20,186.00, and 0 payment denials. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus status indicated for this facility in the CMS data.
About this facility
Care One at Newton is a for-profit nursing home located in Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since April 1981. The facility is licensed for 202 certified beds and reports an average daily resident count of 174.4.
According to CMS Care Compare, Care One at Newton holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Massachusetts state average of 3.04. The facility's four CMS ratings break down as follows: health inspection rating of 1 star, quality measures (QM) rating of 5 stars, and staffing rating of 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours per resident per day of 3.76, including 0.51 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 29.3%.
On the penalty record, CMS lists 2 federal fines totaling $20,186.00 for this facility. There are 0 payment denials on record.
No abuse icon is indicated for this facility in the provided data, and no Special Focus Facility status is noted.
Care One at Newton is part of the Careone chain, which operates 37 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 3.4 stars. CMS records indicate no change in ownership within the past 12 months, so current ratings should reflect the present operator.
Data sourced from CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Care One at Newton has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Massachusetts state average of 3.04.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, Care One at Newton is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
The facility reports 3.76 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.51 RN hours, with a nursing turnover rate of 29.3% and a staffing star rating of 3.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $20,186.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Care One at Newton has 202 certified beds and an average of 174.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation and is part of the Careone chain, which includes 37 facilities with an average rating of 3.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since April 13, 1981.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Care One at Newton scores 2, 1, 3, and 5 stars respectively in those categories.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; please contact the facility at 7816045079 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data does not cover tour details; please contact the facility at 7816045079 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/225268?state=MA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.