CareOne at Newton
Nursing Home, Respite Care & Skilled Nursing · Newton, MA
CMS overall rating Info CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.

CareOne at Newton

Nursing Home, Respite Care & Skilled Nursing · Newton, MA
CMS overall rating Info CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
Calculator: See prices in your area
CareOne at Newton accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Overview of CareOne at Newton

CareOne at Newton is an award-winning nursing home in Newton, MA, that offers long-term care, rehabilitation, respite care, and skilled nursing. Dedicated to older adults’ comfort and healing, the community continuously promotes a nurturing and welcoming environment. A maintenance-free lifestyle is also guaranteed with 24-hour care, healthy meals, and comprehensive therapies. Through a person-centered approach to care, the community strives to meet residents’ unique needs and preferences.

Light exercises, social gatherings, and games provide residents with more opportunities to explore new interests and have fun. With spacious common areas and top-notch amenities, residents can rest and move around safely. Newton-Wellesley Hospital, Charles River Reservation, and Cochituate Aqueduct Trail are also located nearby, providing quick access to necessities and leisure. This nursing home is one of the trusted choices for senior living in Massachusetts, especially with its commitment to older adults’ well-being.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
▼ 31.0% Below MA avg. ▼ 31.0% Below MA avg.MA average: 2.9Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Health Inspection Info Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
▼ 64.9% Below MA avg. ▼ 64.9% Below MA avg.MA average: 2.8Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Staffing Info Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
At MA avg. At MA avg.MA average: 3.0Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
▲ 57.3% Above MA avg. ▲ 57.3% Above MA avg.MA average: 3.2Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.

Hours per resident per day — compared to Massachusetts state averages

Total nursing care / resident Info This home is ranked 44th out of 86 homes in Massachusetts for nurse hours. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
3h 47m per day
Rank #44 / 86Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 44th out of 86 homes in Massachusetts for nurse hours. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Massachusetts average, with a ranking across 86 Massachusetts facilities. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Massachusetts that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
This facility Massachusetts avg (3h 56m per day)
vs Massachusetts avg
-4%

2 of 6 metrics below state avg

Standout metric Physical Therapist is +65% above state avg
Staff typeHours / Day / Residentvs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes. 34m per day ▼ 13% State avg: 39m per day · National avg: 41m per day
LPN / LVN Info Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care. 1h 0m per day ▲ 5% State avg: 57m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life. 2h 9m per day ▼ 5% State avg: 2h 16m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day
Weekend Total Nursing Info Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours. 3h 33m per day ■ Avg State avg: 3h 29m per day · National avg: 3h 27m per day
Physical Therapist Info Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation. 8m per day ▲ 65% State avg: 5m per day · National avg: 4m per day
Weekend RN Info Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent. 30m per day ▲ 10% State avg: 27m per day · National avg: 29m per day

Capacity and availability

This home usually has availability

Higher occupancy than the Massachusetts average: 78.3%
Occupancy rate
84.2% Rank #39 / 81Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 39th out of 81 homes in Massachusetts for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Massachusetts average, with its Statewide rank out of 81. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Massachusetts that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Avg. Length of Stay Info Average number of days residents stay at this facility, based on CMS cost report data. Shorter stays often reflect post-acute or rehab care; longer stays reflect long-term care.
53 days
Bed community size
202-bed community Rank #8 / 276Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 8th out of 276 homes in Massachusetts for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Massachusetts facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Massachusetts that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 45 / 100 Rank #289 / 498Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 289th out of 498 homes in Massachusetts for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Massachusetts facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Massachusetts that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

Contact CareOne at Newton

Staffing Data

Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.

Total staff 222
Employees 202
Contractors 20
Staff to resident ratio 1.34 : 1
19% fewer staff per resident than Massachusetts average
Massachusetts average ratio: 1.66 : 1 Massachusetts average ratio: 1.66 : 1See full Massachusetts ranking
Avg staff/day 91
Average shift 8.5 hours
8% better than Massachusetts average
Massachusetts average: 7.9 hours Massachusetts average shift: 7.9 hoursSee full Massachusetts ranking
Total staff hours (quarter) 71,415

Nursing staff breakdown

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

RN Staff Info 12 total: 11 full-time employees and 1 contractor. 12
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.4 hours
Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

LPN Staff Info 37 total: 22 full-time employees and 15 contractors. 37
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.8 hours
Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

CNA Staff Info All 86 CNA Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 86
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.4 hours

Contractor staffing

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.

Total hours from contractors

2.1%

1,492 contractor hours this quarter

Licensed Practical Nurse: 15 Registered Nurse: 1 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 1 Physical Therapy Assistant: 1 Speech Language Pathologist: 1 Medical Director: 1

Staff by category

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Certified Nursing Assistant8608633,71992100%8.4
Licensed Practical Nurse22153711,55192100%9.8
Registered Nurse111125,44392100%9.4
RN Director of Nursing9094,16292100%9.1
Physical Therapy Assistant171183,2497986%7.9
Clinical Nurse Specialist120122,90092100%7.3
Other Dietary Services Staff5052,33392100%7.7
Respiratory Therapy Technician131141,9657986%7.7
Qualified Social Worker5051,1927885%7.5
Speech Language Pathologist5169806672%7.9
Physical Therapy Aide3038298188%7.2
Nurse Practitioner2025206470%8
Dental Services Staff1015046368%8
Occupational Therapy Aide7074866672%6.8
Dietitian1014846368%7.7
Administrator1014615863%7.9
Qualified Activities Professional1013784953%7.7
Mental Health Service Worker1012002527%8
Medical Director0116067%10
86 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
37 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
12 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
9 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days 100%
18 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 86%
12 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 100%
5 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 100%
14 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 86%
5 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 85%
6 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 72%
3 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 88%
2 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 70%
1 Dental Services Staff
% of Days 68%
7 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 72%
1 Dietitian
% of Days 68%
1 Administrator
% of Days 63%
1 Qualified Activities Professional
% of Days 53%
1 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days 27%
1 Medical Director
% of Days 7%

Penalties and fines

Includes penalties issued in 2024

Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.

Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total fines amount $19K Rank #69 / 87Federal fines — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 69th out of 87 homes in Massachusetts for federal fines. Shows this facility's cumulative CMS federal fine dollars versus the Massachusetts average among facilities with fines, and where it ranks among 87 facilities in the pool. Lower total dollars mean a better rank.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Massachusetts that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
73% lower than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: $72K

Number of fines 2
17% more fines than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 1.7

Payment Denials Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 0
100% fewer payment denials than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 0.1

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $19K
Massachusetts average $72K
Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

1 penalty in the past 3 years

Oct 9, 2024 · $9K

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Oct 9, 2024
$9K

Last updated: Jan 2026

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 5.3
48% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 10.2

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 10.7
46% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 20.0

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 7.7%
59% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 18.7%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 8.8%
54% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 19.3%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 15.6%
29% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 22.1%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 0.5%
86% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 3.6%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 4.5%
In line with Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 4.7%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.0%
100% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 2.1%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 5.0%
In line with Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 5.2%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 4.5%
58% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 10.7%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 12.3%
39% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 20.3%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 41.9%
54% worse than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 91.9%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 86.2%
9% worse than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 94.8%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 33.4%
56% worse than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 76.7%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.9%
31% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 1.3%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 41.2%
47% worse than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 77.7%

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

56% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 26 days

Private pay

40% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 30 days

Medicaid

5% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 1 - 2 years

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total residents 166
Medicare
39
23.5% of residents
Medicaid
98
59% of residents
Private pay or other
29
17.5% of residents

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.

For-profit
Corporation
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$24.4M
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
-$2.3M
For-profit Corporation
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$24.4M Rank #5 / 89Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 5th out of 89 homes in Massachusetts for revenue. Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the Massachusetts average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Massachusetts that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
-$2.3M
Other income Info Money the home earns outside of resident care — such as investments, grants, rentals and other non-operating sources (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It is tracked separately from net patient revenue: it is not part of that figure, and it is not included in net patient income.
$285.7K
Payroll costs Info Staff salaries plus wage-related costs — benefits such as payroll taxes, health insurance and retirement — from the home's own accounting records (CMS cost report, Worksheet A). Contract or agency labor is counted separately, under other operating costs. Rank #8 / 89Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 8th out of 89 homes in Massachusetts for payroll. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Massachusetts average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Massachusetts that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
$16.7M 68.3% of net patient revenue Info Payroll as a share of revenue: staff salaries and wage-related benefits divided by net patient revenue. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Rank #83 / 89Payroll % — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 83rd out of 89 homes in Massachusetts for payroll %. Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the Massachusetts average. Well-run Massachusetts facilities typically land around 54–65% — the top third Statewide. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Massachusetts that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Other operating costs Info Everything it costs to run the home apart from payroll — food, utilities, supplies, maintenance, contract labor and administration. Calculated as total operating expense minus payroll (staff salaries and wage-related benefits).
$10.1M
Total costs Info The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
$26.7M

What does this home offer?

Building type icon
Building type icon

Building Type: 2-story

On-site medical care and health services icon
On-site medical care and health services icon

On-site Medical Care and Health Services

Rehabilitative support icon
Rehabilitative support icon

Rehabilitative Support

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

Most new residents arrive under Medicare (56% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 26 days.

Admissions
1,003 total

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 56%
Private pay 40%
Medicaid 5%
Discharges
1,027 total

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 54%
Private pay 33%
Medicaid 13%

Places of interest near CareOne at Newton

Address 2.7 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Newton's city center to CareOne at Newton's address, calculated via Google Maps.

Calculate Travel Distance to CareOne at Newton

Add your location

Address

Compare Nursing Homes around Newton

Info below is compiled from CMS reports & the MA Executive Office of Elder Affairs, senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

Lasell Village
NH
SNF
Newton (Auburndale)
44
Facility 44
MA AVG 94
Rank #245 / 276
72.7%
Facility 72.7%
MA AVG 78.3
Rank #59 / 81
-7%
6.86
Facility 6.86
MA AVG 3.93
Rank #2 / 86
+25%+74%
$0
Facility $0
MA AVG $76.6k
Rank #1 / 87
6
Facility 6
MA AVG 32.7
Rank #4 / 86
3.0
Facility 3.0
MA AVG 7.2
Rank #6 / 86
-32-
52
Facility 52
MA AVG 53
Rank #250 / 498
Alessandro Vianello
$4.7MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $4.7MFiscal year ending 06/2024
MA AVG $17.4M
Rank #14 / 89
$9.4MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $9.4MFiscal year ending 06/2024
MA AVG $6.5M
Rank #45 / 89
199.9%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 199.9%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
MA AVG 43.6%
Rank #87 / 89
225755
Stone Rehabilitation & Senior Living
NH
AL
HOS
RESC
RC
SNF
Newton (Newton Upper Falls)
82
Facility 82
MA AVG 94
Rank #153 / 276
94.6%
Facility 94.6%
MA AVG 78.3
Rank #8 / 81
+21%
3.66
Facility 3.66
MA AVG 3.93
Rank #52 / 86
-13%-7%
$16.2k
Facility $16.2k
MA AVG $76.6k
Rank #64 / 87
24
Facility 24
MA AVG 32.7
Rank #37 / 86
4.8
Facility 4.8
MA AVG 7.2
Rank #26 / 86
378-
61
Facility 61
MA AVG 53
Rank #212 / 498
Jean Thurston
$9.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $9.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MA AVG $17.4M
Rank #74 / 89
$6.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MA AVG $6.5M
Rank #69 / 89
63.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 63.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
MA AVG 43.6%
Rank #14 / 89
225683
CareOne at Newton
NH
RC
SNF
Newton
202
Facility 202
MA AVG 94
Rank #8 / 276
84.2%
Facility 84.2%
MA AVG 78.3
Rank #39 / 81
+8%
3.79
Facility 3.79
MA AVG 3.93
Rank #44 / 86
-58%-4%
$30.0k
Facility $30.0k
MA AVG $76.6k
Rank #69 / 87
42
Facility 42
MA AVG 32.7
Rank #65 / 86
5.3
Facility 5.3
MA AVG 7.2
Rank #30 / 86
5170-
45
Facility 45
MA AVG 53
Rank #289 / 498
Moshael Straus
$24.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $24.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MA AVG $17.4M
Rank #5 / 89
$16.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $16.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MA AVG $6.5M
Rank #8 / 89
68.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 68.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
MA AVG 43.6%
Rank #83 / 89
225268

Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in Massachusetts

CareOne at Newton is located in Newton, Massachusetts.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Massachusetts.

Get Financial aid guidance

Home Care Program

MassHealth Home Care

Age 60+
General Massachusetts resident, at risk of nursing home placement.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,500/month individual, varies by region
Asset Limits $2,000 individual, excludes home, car
MA

Coordinated through Aging Services Access Points (ASAPs); high demand in urban areas.

Benefits
In-home care (3-5 hours/day) Homemaker services Respite care (up to 14 days/year) Adult day care (~$75/day)

Frail Elder Waiver

Massachusetts Medicaid FE Waiver

Age 65+
General Massachusetts resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
MA

Requires clinical eligibility determination.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite care (240 hours/year) Adult day care (~$75/day) Home health services

Senior Care Options (SCO)

Massachusetts Senior Care Options

Age 65+
General Massachusetts resident, eligible for MassHealth (Medicare optional), nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual); QIT allowed.
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home up to $713,000, car).
MA

Not available in Dukes/Nantucket Counties; multiple SCO providers (e.g., CCA, Tufts).

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Respite (240 hours/year) Adult

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Massachusetts Medicare Savings Program (MassHealth Buy-In)

Age 65+ or disabled
General Massachusetts resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
MA

Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Massachusetts NFCSP Respite Care

Age
General Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Massachusetts resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
Income Limits (2025) Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.
Asset Limits Not assessed; need-based.
MA

27 ASAPs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.

Benefits
Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Caregiver training Supplies (~$500/year)

Prescription Advantage

Massachusetts Prescription Advantage

Age 65+ or disabled
General Massachusetts resident, enrolled in Medicare Part D (or ineligible for Medicare).
Income Limits (2025) No strict limit; copays vary by income ~$24,980-$75,000/year individual
Asset Limits Not assessed.
MA

Supplements Medicare Part D; no enrollment fee for low-income.

Benefits
Covers prescription copays ($5-$40/drug) Fills coverage gaps Catastrophic cost protection ($4,000+ covered)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Massachusetts VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General Massachusetts resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
MA

High veteran demand statewide.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Frequently Asked Questions about CareOne at Newton

Is CareOne at Newton in a walkable area?

CareOne at Newton has a walk score of 45. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the occupancy rate at CareOne at Newton?

CareOne at Newton's occupancy is 73.7%.

Are pets allowed at CareOne at Newton?

No, CareOne at Newton has a no-pet policy.

Does CareOne at Newton operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

CareOne at Newton is registered as a for-profit.

Are there photos of CareOne at Newton?

Yes — there are 7 photos of CareOne at Newton in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of CareOne at Newton?

CareOne at Newton is located at 2101 Washington St, Newton, MA 02462.

What is the phone number of CareOne at Newton?

(617) 969-4660 will put you in contact with the team at CareOne at Newton.

Guides for Better Senior Living

Care Cost Calculator: See Prices in Your Area

Nursing Home Data Explorer

Don’t Wait Too Long: 7 Red Flag Signs Your Parent Needs Assisted Living Now

The True Cost of Assisted Living in 2025 – And How Families Are Paying For It

Understanding Senior Living Costs: Pricing Models, Discounts & Financial Assistance