C

Maristhill Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

66 NEWTON STREET, WALTHAM, MA 02453
Score: 55 / 100

Maristhill Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is an average performer in CMS ratings, earning a C grade with a score of 55/100. Located in Waltham, Massachusetts, the facility meets baseline standards across most quality metrics.

Staffing at Maristhill Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is near the national average, with 3.70 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent inspections identified 43 deficiencies at Maristhill Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 24 / 40 pts
3 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 10 / 25 pts
2 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 20 / 20 pts
5 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 6 / 15 pts
2 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.70 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 1.08 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.54 0.7 Below Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.08 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.39 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.74 0.7 Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

43
Total Deficiencies
Nov 24, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 43 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0695 Severity E
    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
    Nov 24, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0761 Severity E
    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologi
    Nov 24, 2025 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0812 Severity E
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    Nov 24, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0880 Severity E
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    Nov 24, 2025 · Infection Control Deficiencies
  • Tag 0554 Severity D
    Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
    Nov 24, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 3.3% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 3.6% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 24.4% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 4.0% 2.5% Worse
ADL decline (daily activities) 17.4% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 6.7% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 27.9% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $9,496

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of C is based on a score of 55 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 3★ → 24 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 2★ → 10 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 5★ → 20 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 2★ → 6 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -0 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
123
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Nov 24, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
12