Adviniacare Newton Wellesley
694 Worcester Road · Wellesley, MA · 02181 · 7812376400
110 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Adviniacare
Why this verdict
- 4 citations involved actual harm to residents.
Red flags
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.59 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.52 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.28 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 26% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $132,408 |
Inspection citations (43 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D December 31, 2025
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected February 13, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E December 31, 2025
Honor 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.
Corrected February 13, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 31, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected February 13, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 31, 2025
Provide 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.
Corrected February 13, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 31, 2025
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected February 13, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 31, 2025
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected February 13, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E December 31, 2025
Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility.
Corrected February 13, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E December 31, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 13, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E December 12, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected January 14, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 12, 2024
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected January 14, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E December 12, 2024
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected January 14, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 12, 2024
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected January 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 12, 2024
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Corrected January 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 12, 2024
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected January 14, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F December 12, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 14, 2025 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · H December 19, 2023
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected January 24, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · H December 19, 2023
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Corrected January 24, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · I December 19, 2023
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected January 24, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Actual harm · I December 19, 2023
Establish 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.
Corrected January 24, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E December 19, 2023
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected February 2, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 19, 2023
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected January 24, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 19, 2023
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected January 24, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E December 19, 2023
Honor 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.
Corrected January 24, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E December 19, 2023
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected January 24, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E December 19, 2023
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected January 24, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| December 19, 2023 | Fine | $132,408 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 225222 · certified since June 1, 1974. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.