All citations for Helia Healthcare of Newton

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

August 22, 2025

Showing 1 to 25 of 26 citations

  1. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    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 F.

    Health citation F-0725, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of May 17, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 29, 2024).

  2. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    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 F.

    Health citation F-0725, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of April 19, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 1, 2024).

  3. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0726, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of April 19, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 1, 2024).

  4. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0727, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of April 19, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 1, 2024).

  5. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0802, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of April 19, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 1, 2024).

  6. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of April 19, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 1, 2024).

  7. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0727, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of July 21, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    Past non-compliance: already corrected by the time of the inspection (July 1, 2023).

  8. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0018, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of July 21, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 11, 2023).

  9. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0026, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of July 21, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 11, 2023).

  10. 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 July 21, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 11, 2023).

  11. 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 July 21, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 11, 2023).

  12. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0803, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of April 19, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 1, 2024).

  13. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have exits that are accessible at all times.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0271, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of July 21, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 11, 2023).

  14. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Install proper backup exit lighting.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0281, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of July 21, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 11, 2023).

  15. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0324, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of July 21, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 11, 2023).

  16. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of July 21, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 11, 2023).

  17. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0355, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of July 21, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 11, 2023).

  18. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0677, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of April 19, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 1, 2024).

  19. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of April 19, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 1, 2024).

  20. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0692, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of April 19, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 1, 2024).

  21. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0760, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of April 19, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 1, 2024).

  22. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0677, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of February 29, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 5, 2024).

  23. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0641, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of July 21, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 31, 2023).

  24. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0644, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of July 21, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 31, 2023).

  25. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of July 21, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 31, 2023).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of October 1, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.