Nursing Home
West Newton Healthcare
Certified beds
123
Avg. 98 residents a day
Ownership
For-profit
Limited liability company
Medicare
Certified
Since Jan 1989
Medicaid
Certified
Since Jan 1989
CMS rating
1
Much below average
CMS star ratings
Staffing
| Role | This homeHome | Massachusetts avgMA | U.S. avgU.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.49 | 3.86 | 3.86 | |
| Registered nurse (RN) | 0.66 | 0.65 | 0.68 | |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) | 0.80 | 0.95 | 0.86 | |
| Nurse aide | 2.03 | 2.25 | 2.32 | |
| Total nurse staffing, weekends | 3.22 | 3.48 | 3.42 | |
| Physical therapist | 0.03 | 0.08 | 0.07 |
This homeU.S. average
Staff turnover
| Measure | This homeHome | Massachusetts avgMA | U.S. avgU.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nursing staff turnover | 53.5% | 38.2% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 74.2% | 42.6% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
Staffing is reported by the facility to CMS through payroll-based journal data. Massachusetts and U.S. averages are calculated by WeFoundCare from the same CMS file (341 Massachusetts and 14,680 U.S. facilities).
Inspections and penalties
Most recent inspection
17health deficiencies
Dec 18, 2025 · 13 standard, 4 complaint
Massachusetts average: 6.8 · U.S. average: 9.2
Massachusetts average: 6.8 · U.S. average: 9.2
Prior inspection
25health deficiencies
Jan 10, 2025 · standard and complaint surveys combined
Fines1 fine · $184,166
Payment denials0
Abuse citation flagNot flagged
Special Focus FacilityNo
Care types offered
Nursing home
Skilled nursing, 123 Medicare-certified beds
Location
25 Armory St, West Newton, MA 02465
Middlesex County
Facility details
Legal business name25 Armory Street Operator LLC
OperatorNext Step Healthcare
OwnershipFor-profit limited liability company
Facilities in chain14
Medicare approvedJan 13, 1989
Chain average rating1.7 of 5
Resident and family councilResident council
Ownership change, last 12 monthsNo
Sprinklers in all required areasYes
CMS Certification Number225324
Source: CMS Care Compare, Nursing Home Provider Information, processed Sep 1, 2026.
Last updated on WeFoundCare: Oct 20, 2026.
Suggest a correctionLast updated on WeFoundCare: Oct 20, 2026.