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West Newton Healthcare, West Newton, MA: 1 star rating, fined $184,166 across 1 fine

West Newton Healthcare in West Newton, MA is run by 25 Armory Street Operator LLC, with no owner listed in the CMS ownership file, is rated 1 of 5 stars by Medicare, and was fined $184,166 across 1 fine in the three years to October 1, 2026. CMS lists 84 health citations from inspections in that time, the latest survey on June 4, 2026, and 1 of them found actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

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Address
25 Armory Street, West Newton, MA 02465
Overall rating
1 of 5 stars
Health inspection rating
1 of 5
Staffing rating
3 of 5
Quality measure rating
4 of 5
Certified beds
123
Residents per day
95 on average
Ownership type
For profit, limited liability company
Legal business name
25 Armory Street Operator LLC
Chain
Next Step Healthcare, 14 facilities
Fines
$184,166 across 1 fine, three years to October 1, 2026
Payment denials
0
Health citations
84, of which 1 with actual harm or immediate jeopardy
Latest survey
June 4, 2026
CMS Certification Number
225324
On Care Compare
Medicare Care Compare

Fines and payment denials

Every fine and payment denial CMS lists for this facility in the three years, newest first.

DateTypeFine amountDenial startsDenial daysSource
February 2, 2024Fine$184,166Not listeddata.cms.gov

Recent health citations

Citations from health inspections, newest first.

Survey dateTagWhat CMS citedScope and severityStatusCorrected onSource
June 4, 2026F687Provide appropriate foot care.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJuly 3, 2026data.cms.gov
June 4, 2026F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJuly 3, 2026data.cms.gov
June 4, 2026F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJuly 3, 2026data.cms.gov
April 23, 2026F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmPast noncomplianceApril 18, 2026data.cms.gov
December 18, 2025F883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJanuary 26, 2026data.cms.gov
December 18, 2025F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJanuary 26, 2026data.cms.gov
December 18, 2025F790Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJanuary 26, 2026data.cms.gov
December 18, 2025F732Post nurse staffing information every day.B: pattern, minimal harm potentialNo revisit neededJanuary 23, 2026data.cms.gov
December 18, 2025F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJanuary 26, 2026data.cms.gov
December 18, 2025F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJanuary 26, 2026data.cms.gov
December 18, 2025F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJanuary 26, 2026data.cms.gov
December 18, 2025F685Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJanuary 26, 2026data.cms.gov
December 18, 2025F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJanuary 26, 2026data.cms.gov
December 18, 2025F679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJanuary 26, 2026data.cms.gov
December 18, 2025F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJanuary 26, 2026data.cms.gov
December 18, 2025F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJanuary 26, 2026data.cms.gov
December 18, 2025F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJanuary 26, 2026data.cms.gov
January 10, 2025F909Regularly 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: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedFebruary 14, 2025data.cms.gov
January 10, 2025F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedFebruary 14, 2025data.cms.gov
January 10, 2025F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedFebruary 14, 2025data.cms.gov
January 10, 2025F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedFebruary 14, 2025data.cms.gov
January 10, 2025F791Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedFebruary 14, 2025data.cms.gov
January 10, 2025F770Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedFebruary 14, 2025data.cms.gov
January 10, 2025F761Ensure 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: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedFebruary 14, 2025data.cms.gov
January 10, 2025F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedFebruary 14, 2025data.cms.gov
January 10, 2025F732Post nurse staffing information every day.B: pattern, minimal harm potentialCorrectedFebruary 14, 2025data.cms.gov
January 10, 2025F700Try 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: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedFebruary 14, 2025data.cms.gov
January 10, 2025F699Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedFebruary 14, 2025data.cms.gov
January 10, 2025F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedFebruary 14, 2025data.cms.gov
January 10, 2025F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedFebruary 14, 2025data.cms.gov
January 10, 2025F688Provide 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: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedFebruary 14, 2025data.cms.gov
January 10, 2025F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedFebruary 14, 2025data.cms.gov
January 10, 2025F685Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedFebruary 14, 2025data.cms.gov
January 10, 2025F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedFebruary 14, 2025data.cms.gov
January 10, 2025F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedFebruary 14, 2025data.cms.gov
January 10, 2025F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedFebruary 14, 2025data.cms.gov
January 10, 2025F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedFebruary 14, 2025data.cms.gov
January 10, 2025F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedFebruary 14, 2025data.cms.gov
January 10, 2025F604Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedFebruary 14, 2025data.cms.gov
January 10, 2025F585Honor 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: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedFebruary 14, 2025data.cms.gov
January 10, 2025F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedFebruary 14, 2025data.cms.gov
February 2, 2024F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.G: isolated, actual harmCorrectedMay 6, 2024data.cms.gov
February 2, 2024F947Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 8, 2024data.cms.gov
February 2, 2024F887Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 22, 2024data.cms.gov
February 2, 2024F883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 22, 2024data.cms.gov
February 2, 2024F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 8, 2024data.cms.gov
February 2, 2024F868Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterlyD: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 8, 2024data.cms.gov
February 2, 2024F865Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 8, 2024data.cms.gov
February 2, 2024F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 6, 2024data.cms.gov
February 2, 2024F841Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 8, 2024data.cms.gov
February 2, 2024F838Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 8, 2024data.cms.gov
February 2, 2024F837Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 8, 2024data.cms.gov
February 2, 2024F835Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 8, 2024data.cms.gov
February 2, 2024F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 8, 2024data.cms.gov
February 2, 2024F791Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 8, 2024data.cms.gov
February 2, 2024F761Ensure 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: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 6, 2024data.cms.gov
February 2, 2024F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 8, 2024data.cms.gov
February 2, 2024F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 6, 2024data.cms.gov
February 2, 2024F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 8, 2024data.cms.gov
February 2, 2024F745Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 8, 2024data.cms.gov
February 2, 2024F740Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 22, 2024data.cms.gov
February 2, 2024F730Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 8, 2024data.cms.gov
February 2, 2024F726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 8, 2024data.cms.gov
February 2, 2024F699Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 8, 2024data.cms.gov
February 2, 2024F698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 8, 2024data.cms.gov
February 2, 2024F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 8, 2024data.cms.gov
February 2, 2024F693Ensure 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: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 8, 2024data.cms.gov
February 2, 2024F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 8, 2024data.cms.gov
February 2, 2024F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 8, 2024data.cms.gov
February 2, 2024F679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 8, 2024data.cms.gov
February 2, 2024F676Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 22, 2024data.cms.gov
February 2, 2024F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 8, 2024data.cms.gov
February 2, 2024F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 8, 2024data.cms.gov
February 2, 2024F655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedD: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 8, 2024data.cms.gov
February 2, 2024F645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesD: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 8, 2024data.cms.gov
February 2, 2024F625Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.B: pattern, minimal harm potentialCorrectedMarch 8, 2024data.cms.gov
February 2, 2024F623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.B: pattern, minimal harm potentialCorrectedMarch 8, 2024data.cms.gov
February 2, 2024F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 8, 2024data.cms.gov
February 2, 2024F585Honor 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: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 8, 2024data.cms.gov
February 2, 2024F584Honor 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.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 8, 2024data.cms.gov
February 2, 2024F561Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 8, 2024data.cms.gov
February 2, 2024F554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 22, 2024data.cms.gov
February 2, 2024F552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 8, 2024data.cms.gov
February 2, 2024F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 8, 2024data.cms.gov

Owners and managers

Organizations CMS lists as owners or managers of this facility, as CMS names them. CMS also lists 6 individual or personal trusts (2 managers, 2 officers, directors or trustees, 2 other disclosable parties). Their names are not shown on this page.

OrganizationRoleShareSinceSource
Next Step Healthcare LLCOperational or managerial controlNot listedSeptember 1, 2017data.cms.gov
Next Step Healthcare LLCAdditional disclosable partyNot listedJune 20, 2025data.cms.gov

Also on SpecStream

Updated November 7, 2026. Read from CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing homes. Open data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (US government work). Fines and citations are as CMS lists them on the date this page was read and can change after an appeal. The CMS files are joined on the CMS Certification Number. CMS gives owners no ID, so an owner page groups facilities by the owner name as CMS spells it. Names of individual owners and managers are not shown. This page uses CMS data and is not endorsed or certified by CMS. Free to reuse with credit to SpecStream under CC BY 4.0. Spot a wrong value? Write to [email protected] with the link to this page.