Provider Name: WEST NEWTON HEALTHCARE
Address: 25 ARMORY STREET, WEST NEWTON, MA 02465
Phone: (617) 969-2300
County: Middlesex (090)
Ownership Type: For profit - Limited Liability company
Certified Beds: 123
Average Residents Per Day: 105. ()
Provider Type: Medicare and Medicaid, Resides in Hospital: No
Legal Business Name: 25 ARMORY STREET OPERATOR LLC
First Approved Date: January 13, 1989
Affiliated Entity: NEXT STEP HEALTHCARE (371)
Retirement Community: N, Special Focus Status:
Ownership Change in Last 12 Months: N
Resident Family Council: None
Sprinkler System Status: Yes
Overall Rating: 1 ()
Health Inspection Rating: 1 ()
QM Rating: 2 ()
Long Stay QM Rating: 2 ()
Short Stay QM Rating: 3 ()
Staffing Rating: 3 ()
Staffing Report Note:
PT Staffing Note:
Nurse Aide Staff Hours Per Day, per resident: 1.74992, LPN Staff Hours Per Day: 0.6627, RN Staff Hours Per Day: 0.6330, Licensed Staff Hours Per Day: 1.2957
Total Nurse Staff Hours Per Day, per resident: 3.04562
Weekend Nurse Staff Hours: 2.88086, Weekend RN Staff Hours: 0.4898
PT Staff Hours Per Day, per resident: 0.0049
Nurse Staff Turnover: 43.3, Nurse Turnover Note:
RN Turnover: 61.5, RN Turnover Note:
Admin Left Number: 3, Admin Turnover Note:
Case Mix Nurse Aide Hours Per Day, per resident: 1.9198, Case Mix LPN Hours Per Day: 0.6111, Case Mix RN Hours Per Day: 0.2661
Adjusted Nurse Aide Hours Per Day, per resident: 1.85689, Adjusted LPN Hours Per Day: 0.8002, Adjusted RN Hours Per Day: 0.8961
Total Adjusted Nurse Hours Per Day, per resident: 3.43203
Adjusted Weekend Nurse Hours Per Day, per resident: 3.24636
Health Survey Dates and Scores: Cycle 1: 2022-12-19 (Score: 156), Cycle 2: 2021-07-30 (Score: 156), Cycle 3: 2019-11-06 (Score: 36)
Total Weighted Health Score: 201.00
Reported Incidents: 0, Substantiated Complaints: 1
Infection Control Citations: 0
Fines and Penalties: Number of Fines: 2, Total Fines in Dollars: 44420.73, Payment Denials Number: 0, Total Penalties Number: 2
Location and GPS: 25 ARMORY STREET,WEST NEWTON,MA,02465 (42.3501, -71.220)
Process Date: 2024-03-01
Each record details specific health deficiencies found during inspections, categorized by type, severity, and whether they were corrected. Below are the severity levels and their implications:
Type: Health, Deficiency: Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-10-13
Type: Health, Deficiency: Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-02-08
Type: Health, Deficiency: Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-01-20
Type: Health, Deficiency: Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Severity: G - Level 3: Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-01-20
Type: Health, Deficiency: Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Severity: C - Level 1: No actual harm with potential for minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-01-20
Type: Health, Deficiency: Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-01-20
Type: Health, Deficiency: Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-01-20
Type: Health, Deficiency: Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-01-20
Type: Health, Deficiency: Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-01-20
Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-01-20
Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-01-20
Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity: G - Level 3: Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-01-20
Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity: G - Level 3: Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-01-20
Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-01-20
Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-01-20
Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-01-20
Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-01-20
Type: Health, Deficiency: 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.
Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-01-20
Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-02-08
Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-01-20
Type: Health, Deficiency: Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-01-20
Type: Health, Deficiency: Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-01-20
Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-02-08
Type: Health, Deficiency: Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-02-08
Type: Health, Deficiency: Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Past Non-Compliance on 2022-09-30
Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Past Non-Compliance on 2022-09-30
Type: Health, Deficiency: Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-09-22
Type: Health, Deficiency: Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-09-07
Type: Health, Deficiency: Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-09-07
Type: Health, Deficiency: Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-09-07
Type: Health, Deficiency: 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.
Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-09-07
Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-09-07
Type: Health, Deficiency: Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-09-07
Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-09-07
Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-09-07
Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-09-07
Type: Health, Deficiency: Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-09-07
Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-09-07
Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-09-07
Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-09-07
Type: Health, Deficiency: 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.
Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-09-07
Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-09-07
Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-09-07
Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-09-07
Type: Health, Deficiency: Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.
Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-09-07
Type: Health, Deficiency: The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands.
Severity: C - Level 1: No actual harm with potential for minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-12-18
Type: Health, Deficiency: Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-12-18
Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-12-18
Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-12-18
Type: Health, Deficiency: Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-12-31
Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-12-18
Type: Health, Deficiency: 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.
Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-12-18
Type: Health, Deficiency: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-12-18
Each record details specific fire safety deficiencies found during inspections, categorized by type, severity, and whether they were corrected. Below are the severity levels and their implications:
Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0321, Version: New
Description: Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-01-13
Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0918, Version: New
Description: Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-01-13
Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0018, Version: New
Description: Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.
Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-09-30
Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0020, Version: New
Description: Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.
Severity: C - Level 1: No actual harm with potential for minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-09-30
Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0022, Version: New
Description: Establish policies and procedures for sheltering.
Severity: C - Level 1: No actual harm with potential for minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-09-30
Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0024, Version: New
Description: Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.
Severity: C - Level 1: No actual harm with potential for minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-09-30
Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0041, Version: New
Description: Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-09-30
Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0222, Version: New
Description: Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-09-30
Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0311, Version: New
Description: Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-09-30
Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0321, Version: New
Description: Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-09-30
Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0374, Version: New
Description: Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-09-30
Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0541, Version: New
Description: Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.
Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-09-30
Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0711, Version: New
Description: Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-09-30
Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0918, Version: New
Description: Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-09-30
Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0041, Version: New
Description: Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2020-01-16
Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0761, Version: New
Description: To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2020-02-13
Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0918, Version: New
Description: Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2020-01-16