West Newton Healthcare

Nursing Home

25 Armory Street
West Newton, MA 02465 · Middlesex County
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Call (617) 969-2300

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Overall Medicare rating★★★★★
Overall: state avg 3.1 · U.S. 3.0
Health inspections★★★★★
Staffing★★★★★
Staffing: state avg 3.1 · U.S. 3.0
Quality measures★★★★★

Source: CMS Care Compare (data as of October 1, 2026)

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Safety at a glance

1Serious citations (actual harm or immediate jeopardy), last 3 inspection cycles
84Total health citations, last 3 inspection cycles
$184,166Federal fines, last 3 years (1 fine)

Most recent standard inspection: June 4, 2026.

Most recent serious findings

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Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
February 2, 2024 · Inspectors rated this “actual harm to a resident (not immediate jeopardy).” The problem affected one or a very small number of residents or staff.

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Availability

Availability Unknown

This facility has not confirmed current availability. We never estimate vacancies. Please call (617) 969-2300 to ask about openings and waiting lists.

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Nurse staffing

Total nurse hours per resident per day
3.63 hours · state avg 3.94, U.S. 3.90
Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day
0.60 hours
Total nurse hours on weekends
3.35 hours · state avg 3.52
Nursing staff turnover (yearly)
48.5% · state avg 37.6%
RN turnover (yearly)
69.2%
Administrators who left (yearly)
0

Hours per resident per day = total nursing hours worked ÷ number of residents. Higher usually means more hands-on time. Values are from payroll records reported to CMS (Payroll-Based Journal).

Source: CMS Provider Information (data as of October 1, 2026)

Paying for care

Medicaid: This nursing home is certified to accept Medicaid. It is also Medicare certified, so Medicare can pay for short-term skilled care after a qualifying hospital stay.

In Massachusetts, Medicaid long-term care is provided through Frail Elder Waiver (FEW).

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Pricing

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What families report paying

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Nursing home care may be paid by Medicare (short-term skilled care after a qualifying hospital stay), Medicaid (if eligible), long-term care insurance, or privately. This facility is Medicaid certified.

Family Cameras & Video Access

Family-installed room cameras
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Facility-provided room cameras
Not Verified
Authorized remote family viewing
Not Verified
Live video visitation
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Ownership

Ownership type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Chain / affiliation
Next Step Healthcare
Legal business name
25 Armory Street Operator LLC
Owner or managerRoleShare
DELL'ANNO, DAMIANCORPORATE OFFICER—
LIKHI, RISHIADP OF THE SNF—
LIKHI, RISHIOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL—
NEXT STEP HEALTHCARE LLCADP OF THE SNF—
NEXT STEP HEALTHCARE LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL—
STEPHAN, WILLIAMCORPORATE OFFICER—
WADDELL, ROBERTADP OF THE SNF—
WADDELL, ROBERTOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL—

Source: CMS Provider Information (data as of October 1, 2026)

About this listing

CMS Certification Number
225324
Certified beds
123
Average residents per day
94.7
Medicare / Medicaid
Medicare and Medicaid
Continuing care retirement community
No
First certified
January 13, 1989
Last confirmed by official source
October 1, 2026

Read full inspection narratives at Medicare Care Compare or ProPublica Nursing Home Inspect.

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