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 26 to 50 of 61 citations

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).
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).
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).
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 August 22, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 23, 2025).
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 August 22, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 13, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 22, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 13, 2026).
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 September 13, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 4, 2024).
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 September 13, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 4, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0741, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of September 13, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 4, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of September 13, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 4, 2024).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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 9, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.
Past non-compliance: already corrected by the time of the inspection.
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0645, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of August 22, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 23, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0684, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of August 22, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 23, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
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.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0688, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of August 22, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 23, 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.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0321, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 22, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 13, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0372, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 22, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 13, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0919, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of August 22, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 13, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0640, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of September 13, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 27, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0657, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of September 13, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 27, 2024).

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.