nursing home in Newton Upper Falls, MA
Stone Rehabilitation and Senior Living
277 Elliot Street, Newton Upper Falls, MA 02464 · (617) 562-0023
★★★★★3
Average
CMS overall star rating
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★3
- Staffing★★★★★4
- Quality measures★★★★★4
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Stone Rehabilitation and Senior Living at a glance
Stone Rehabilitation and Senior Living is a 82-bed non-profit nursing home in Newton Upper Falls, Massachusetts (Middlesex County).
CMS gives it 3 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, close to the Massachusetts average of 3.
Residents receive about 3.9 hours of nursing care per day (0.6 of them from registered nurses), close to the state average of 3.9 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (March 11, 2026) found 5 health citations. The Massachusetts average is 6.8.
Federal regulators fined it 1 time in the past three years, totaling $16,195.
Nursing staff turnover is 29% per year (state average 38.2%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Non Profit - Other
- Beds
- 82
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Medicare-certified since
- December 15, 1995
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Middlesex County
- CMS Certification Number
- 225683
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Massachusetts avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Average |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Average |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Average |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Better |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Massachusetts avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 3.89 hrs | 3.86 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Average |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.64 hrs | 0.65 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Worse |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.29 hrs | 2.25 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Average |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.49 hrs | 3.48 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Average |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 29% | 38.2% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 0% | 42.6% | 42.9% | Better |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 0 | 0 | 1 | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Massachusetts avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 5 | 7 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 39 | 51.8 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Massachusetts avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 1 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $16,195 | $34,265 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 1 | 1 | 1 | Average |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Massachusetts avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 82 | 120 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 76 | 99 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 92.7% | 82.1% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Massachusetts avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 1.6% | 3.4% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 3.7% | 4.2% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 17.5% | 21.4% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 11.8% | 16.4% | 13.9% | Better |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 7.7% | 15.4% | 14.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 0.9% | 5.1% | 5.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 26.4% | 15.5% | 12.8% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0.1% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 9% | 19.5% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 14.5% | 21.2% | 19% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 94.8% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 99.2% | 92.6% | 93.6% | Better |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Massachusetts avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 0.7% | 1.4% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 96% | 77.7% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 99% | 78.3% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 23 health deficiencies and 3 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 2 citations involved actual harm.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 11, 2026 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected April 17, 2026 |
| March 11, 2026 Standard | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 17, 2026 |
| March 11, 2026 Standard | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0694 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 17, 2026 |
| March 11, 2026 Standard | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0677 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 17, 2026 |
| March 11, 2026 Standard | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 17, 2026 |
| April 9, 2025 Standard | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0759 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected May 24, 2025 |
| April 9, 2025 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected May 24, 2025 |
| April 9, 2025 Standard | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0658 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 24, 2025 |
| April 9, 2025 Standard | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0600 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 24, 2025 |
| April 9, 2025 Standard | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 24, 2025 |
| April 9, 2025 Standard | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 24, 2025 |
| April 9, 2025 Standard | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0756 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 24, 2025 |
| April 9, 2025 Standard | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 24, 2025 |
| April 9, 2025 Standard | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0842 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 24, 2025 |
| May 2, 2024 Fire safety | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0039 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected June 29, 2024 |
| May 2, 2024 Fire safety | Establish staff and initial training requirements. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0037 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected June 29, 2024 |
| May 2, 2024 Fire safety | Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0004 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected June 29, 2024 |
| May 2, 2024 Standard | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 16, 2024 |
| May 2, 2024 Standard | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0686 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 16, 2024 |
| May 2, 2024 Standard | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0805 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 16, 2024 |
| May 2, 2024 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 16, 2024 |
| May 2, 2024 Standard | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0677 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 16, 2024 |
| May 2, 2024 Standard | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0658 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 16, 2024 |
| May 2, 2024 Standard | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 16, 2024 |
| February 6, 2024 Complaint | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected February 27, 2024 |
| February 6, 2024 Complaint | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected February 27, 2024 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports 1 federal penalty in the past three years, including $16,195 in fines.
| Date | Penalty | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| February 6, 2024 | Fine | $16,195 |
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALLEY, SUZANNE Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/13/2020 |
| BLAKE, EDWARD Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/23/2023 |
| CARREIRO, SILVIO Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/06/2015 |
| CHARLES, NAISSA Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/15/2024 |
| CHELSEA JEWISH LIFECARE INC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/11/2025 |
| CRESCENZO, DONNA Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/28/2023 |
| MERCHANT, ASIF Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2016 |
| MULLEN, ELIZABETH Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/28/2023 |
| PALLAS, GREGORY Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/20/1984 |
| SANTERRE, JENNIFER Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/28/2025 |
| ALEXANDER, MICHAEL Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2018 |
| LIPRESTI, NICHOLAS Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/24/2024 |
| LOCHIATTO, JOYCE Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2017 |
| MAMUYA, WILFRED Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2021 |
| QUINTANA, JAIME Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/24/2024 |
| SHEPLER, CHRISTOPHER Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2020 |
| ALEXANDER, MICHAEL Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2018 |
| BERMAN, ADAM Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/28/2023 |
| LIPRESTI, NICHOLAS Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/18/2025 |
| QUINTANA, JAIME Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/18/2025 |
| SANTERRE, JENNIFER Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/28/2023 |
| SHEPLER, CHRISTOPHER Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2020 |
| ALEXANDER, MICHAEL Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2018 |
| ALLEY, SUZANNE Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/13/2020 |
| BERMAN, ADAM Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/28/2023 |
| BLAKE, EDWARD Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/23/2023 |
| CARREIRO, SILVIO Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/06/2015 |
| CHARLES, NAISSA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/15/2024 |
| CHELSEA JEWISH LIFECARE INC Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/28/2023 |
| CRESCENZO, DONNA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/28/2023 |
| DUBREIUL, DARCI Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2025 |
| LIPRESTI, NICHOLAS Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/24/2024 |
| LOCHIATTO, JOYCE Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2017 |
| MAMUYA, WILFRED Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/21/2021 |
| MERCHANT, ASIF Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2016 |
| MULLEN, ELIZABETH Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/28/2023 |
| PALLAS, GREGORY Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/20/1984 |
| QUINTANA, JAIME Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/24/2024 |
| SANTERRE, JENNIFER Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/28/2025 |
| SHEPLER, CHRISTOPHER Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2020 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Stone Rehabilitation and Senior Living's rating?
Stone Rehabilitation and Senior Living has 3 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Massachusetts nursing homes is 3 stars.
How many inspection citations did Stone Rehabilitation and Senior Living receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 5 citations, compared with a Massachusetts average of 6.8. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Stone Rehabilitation and Senior Living accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Stone Rehabilitation and Senior Living?
It is non profit - other. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Stone Rehabilitation and Senior Living and how do I contact it?
Stone Rehabilitation and Senior Living is at 277 Elliot Street, Newton Upper Falls, MA 02464. Phone: (617) 562-0023.
About this data
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