All citations for West Newton Healthcare

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 18, 2025

Showing 1 to 25 of 96 citations

  1. Harm to a resident

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

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

    Health citation F-0686, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of February 2, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 6, 2024).

  2. 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.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0321, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of January 10, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 6, 2025).

  3. 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 January 10, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 6, 2025).

  4. 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 January 10, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 6, 2025).

  5. 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 January 10, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 6, 2025).

  6. 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 January 10, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 6, 2025).

  7. 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 February 2, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 8, 2024).

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

    Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0007, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of February 2, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 9, 2024).

  9. 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 February 2, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 9, 2024).

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

    Provide appropriate foot care.

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

    Health citation F-0687, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of June 4, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 3, 2026).

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

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

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

    Health citation F-0686, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of December 18, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 26, 2026).

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

    Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.

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

    Health citation F-0790, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of December 18, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 26, 2026).

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

    Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

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

    Health citation F-0883, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of December 18, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 26, 2026).

  14. 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 January 10, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 14, 2025).

  15. 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 January 10, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 14, 2025).

  16. 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.

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

    Health citation F-0677, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of January 10, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 14, 2025).

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

    Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.

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

    Health citation F-0770, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of January 10, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 14, 2025).

  18. 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.

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

    Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of January 10, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 14, 2025).

  19. 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 January 10, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 14, 2025).

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

    Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.

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

    Health citation F-0909, Environmental Deficiencies. Inspection of January 10, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 14, 2025).

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

    Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

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

    Health citation F-0561, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of February 2, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 8, 2024).

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

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

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

    Health citation F-0656, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of February 2, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 8, 2024).

  23. 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 February 2, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 8, 2024).

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

    Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

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

    Health citation F-0676, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of February 2, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 22, 2024).

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

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

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

    Health citation F-0695, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of February 2, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 8, 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.