Maristhill Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

66 NEWTON STREET
WALTHAM MA 02453
Phone: 7817552020

Non profit - Corporation

Official CMS provider data, processing date 2026-09-01. Not an endorsement.

CMS overall rating
3/5
Average
Overall rating3/5
Health inspections2/5
Staffing5/5
Quality measures2/5
Long-stay quality2/5
Short-stay quality1/5
  • Overall rating vs. the Massachusetts average: level with the average (3.0)
  • Overall rating vs. the national average: level with the average (3.0)
  • Overall rating vs. the Waltham average: 1.0 star higher (2.0), above average

CMS does not record an abuse citation or Special Focus designation for this facility in the current data.

Facility details

Size, ownership, and inspection history as reported to CMS.

Certified beds123
Average residents per day88.3
Occupancy72%
OwnershipNon profit - Corporation
ChainCOVENANT HEALTH (8 facilities)
CountyMiddlesex
Provider typeMedicare and Medicaid
First certified for Medicare & Medicaid1990-07-01
CMS certification number (CCN)225408
Health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle12

Staffing and turnover

Staffing hours and turnover are among the most predictive measures CMS publishes.

Adjusted total nurse staffing hours per resident per day4.38
Reported total nurse staffing hours per resident per day3.90
Registered nurse turnover9.5%
Total nursing staff turnover15.3%
Resident and family councilNo

Fines and penalties

Civil money penalties and payment denials on record, as published by CMS.

Fines (count)1
Fines (total value)$9,496
Payment denials0
Total penalties1
This facility has $9,496 in federal fines on record. Penalties are not proof of poor care on any given day, but a pattern of fines and inspections is the strongest public signal of a compliance record.

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Is Maristhill Nursing & Rehabilitation Center highly rated?

CMS rates it 3 out of 5 overall, which CMS labels "Average". Health inspections rate 2, staffing 5, and quality measures 2.

How many beds does Maristhill Nursing & Rehabilitation Center have?

CMS certifies 123 beds; the facility reports an average of 88.3 residents per day (about 72% occupancy).

Does Maristhill Nursing & Rehabilitation Center have any fines or citations?

Yes. CMS records $9,496 in fines and 0 payment denials for this facility.

Has Maristhill Nursing & Rehabilitation Center been cited for abuse?

CMS does not record an abuse citation or Special Focus designation for this facility in the current data.