All citations for Adviniacare Newton Wellesley

State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.

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Last standard health inspection on record

December 31, 2025

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Harm to a resident
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level I.
Health citation F-0725, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of December 19, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 24, 2024).
Harm to a resident
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.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level I.
Health citation F-0837, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of December 19, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 24, 2024).
Harm to a resident
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level H.
Health citation F-0607, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of December 19, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 24, 2024).
Harm to a resident
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level H.
Health citation F-0699, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of December 19, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 24, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0324, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 31, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 13, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 31, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 13, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 31, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 13, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of December 12, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 14, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0041, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of December 12, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 20, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0291, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of December 12, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 14, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 12, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 20, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of December 12, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 20, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Health citation F-0679, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of December 19, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 24, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0004, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of December 19, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 1, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0711, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of December 19, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 1, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of December 19, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 25, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
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.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0584, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of December 31, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 13, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0841, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of December 31, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 13, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of December 31, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 13, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0550, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of December 12, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 14, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0658, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of December 12, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 14, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0211, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of December 12, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 14, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0321, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 12, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 14, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0550, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of December 19, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 2, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
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.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0584, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of December 19, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 24, 2024).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of September 30, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.