Coleman House
Nursing Home & Independent Living · Newton, MA
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Coleman House

Nursing Home & Independent Living · Newton, MA
CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and 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.
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Coleman House accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Overview of Coleman House

Surrounded by lush trees and serene green spaces in Newton, MA, Coleman House is an idyllic retreat that offers independent living. The community provides thoughtfully designed accommodations for those 62+ or with mobility impairments, ensuring their comfort and safety. A friendly team also helps with maintenance and management, so residents can live conveniently.

Promoting an active and vibrant lifestyle, fitness programs and recreational opportunities are conducted for residents’ leisure and wellness. Delightful meals are available at the Grand Cafe and a variety of restaurants nearby, ensuring residents enjoy dining options that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. Small pets are also welcome to accompany residents to ease their loneliness. With extensive amenities and a friendly setting, residents are guaranteed the finest retirement experience.

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.
▲ 72.4% Above MA avg.
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.
▲ 75.7% Above MA avg.
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.
▲ 33.3% Above MA avg.
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.
▼ 37.1% Below MA avg.

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 30th out of 58 homes in Massachusetts.

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 56m per day
Rank #30 / 58Nurse hours — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 30th out of 58 homes in Massachusetts.Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Massachusetts average, with a ranking across 58 Massachusetts SNFs. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.
This facility Massachusetts avg (3h 56m per day)
vs Massachusetts avg
+0%
Staff type Hours / day vs state avg
Total Nursing (Weekend) 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 8m per day

Capacity and availability

This home is often near full

Occupancy higher than 95% suggests steady demand, but availability may be limited.

Higher occupancy than the Massachusetts average: 82%
Occupancy rate 96% Rank #5 / 59Occupancy rate — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 5th out of 59 homes in Massachusetts.Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Massachusetts average, with its statewide rank out of 59. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.
Avg. Length of Stay 284 days
Occupancy rate
96% Rank #5 / 59Occupancy rate — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 5th out of 59 homes in Massachusetts.Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Massachusetts average, with its statewide rank out of 59. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.
Avg. Length of Stay
284 days

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Primarily long-term care, limited rehab

Most residents stay long-term, while a smaller portion are admitted for short-term rehab.

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

14% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 2 years

Private pay

65% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 10 - 11 months

Medicaid

22% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 16 days

Finances and operations

Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$5.9M
Profit
$309.4K
Privately-owned community Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$5.9M Rank #59 / 60Revenue — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 59th out of 60 homes in Massachusetts.Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the Massachusetts SNF average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.
Profit
$309.4K
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations. Rank #59 / 60Payroll — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 59th out of 60 homes in Massachusetts.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.
$3.1M
52.5% of revenue Rank #40 / 60Payroll % — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 40th out of 60 homes in Massachusetts.Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the Massachusetts average. Well-run SNFs often land around 55–65%. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$2.5M
Total costs $5.6M
Walk Score
Walk Score: 26 / 100 Rank #44 / 55Walk Score — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 44th out of 55 homes in Massachusetts.Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Massachusetts SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

Safety & Compliance

Wheelchair Accessible
Emergency Systems24-hour onsite emergency response services.

Additional Policies & Features

Minimum Age62

Amenities & Lifestyle

Beautifully Appointed Common Areas
Wireless Internet Access
Fitness Center
Exercise Classes
Media Center With Tech Support
Onsite Hair Salon
Convenience Store
Resident-Led Programs
Universal Accessibility
Elevators
Discounted Membership At The On-Campus Jcc Greater Boston
Specific ProgramsOn-site management, Care coordination services, Lifelong learning programs, Fitness and wellness programs, Technology assistance and training, Holiday celebrations, cultural events, and other entertainment.

Dining & Nutrition

Food DescriptionThe Grand Café theme meals with food available for purchase at reasonable rates.

What does this home offer?

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Minimum Age: 62 Years Old

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Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: 1 Bed

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Building Type: Mid-rise

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Dining Services

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Beauty Services

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Social and Recreational Activities

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Exercise Programs

Types of Care at Coleman House

Independent Living

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Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 2

Massachusetts average 4.5


Last Health inspection on Sep 2025

Total health citations
12 Rank #10 / 57Health citations — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 10th out of 57 homes in Massachusetts.Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Massachusetts state average, with a ranking across all 57 MA SNFs. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.

Massachusetts average 32.7

Citations per inspection
6 Rank #30 / 57Citations per inspection — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 30th out of 57 homes in Massachusetts.Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Massachusetts mean across 57 SNFs with citation data. Lower is better.

Massachusetts average 7.24


Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

All 12 citations resulted from standard inspections.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info
0
100% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 0.3


Serious Health citations More info 0
100% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 1.5

0 critical citations More info Massachusetts average: 0.3

0 serious citations More info Massachusetts average: 1.5

11 moderate citations More info Massachusetts average: 29.7

1 minor citation More info Massachusetts average: 1.3
Citations history (last 3 years)
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Info Issues related to protecting resident's from harm, including abuse, neglect, or mistreatment. Sep 09, 2025
Corrected

Nursing Services minor citation Info Issues related to the availability and quality of nursing staff and the care they provide. Sep 09, 2025
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Info Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs. Sep 09, 2025
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Info Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs. Sep 09, 2025
Corrected

Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in Massachusetts

Coleman House is located in Newton, Massachusetts.
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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)

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Address 3.6 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Newton's city center to Coleman House's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)

This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

Total staff 78
Employees 43
Contractors 35
Staff to resident ratio 1.81:1
7% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average ratio: 1.70:1

Avg staff/day 24
Average shift 7.6 hours
0% compared with Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 7.9 hours

Total staff hours (quarter) 16,544

Nursing staff breakdown

Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

Total count 9
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.6 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

Total count 13
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.5 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

Total count 42
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.6 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Contractor staffing

Total hours from contractors

15.5%

2,568 contractor hours this quarter

Certified Nursing Assistant: 21 Licensed Practical Nurse: 5 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 3 Physical Therapy Assistant: 3 Registered Nurse: 2 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1

Staff by category

Certified Nursing Assistant 21 21 42 7,983 91 100% 7.6
Licensed Practical Nurse 8 5 13 3,668 91 100% 8.5
Registered Nurse 7 2 9 2,324 91 100% 8.6
Administrator 1 0 1 512 64 70% 8
Other Dietary Services Staff 3 0 3 463 75 82% 5.4
Nurse Practitioner 1 0 1 456 57 63% 8
Dietitian 1 0 1 386 53 58% 7.3
Mental Health Service Worker 1 0 1 328 41 45% 8
Physical Therapy Assistant 0 3 3 245 54 59% 3.7
Respiratory Therapy Technician 0 3 3 100 26 29% 3.4
Occupational Therapy Aide 0 1 1 80 27 30% 2.9
42 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
13 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
9 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
1 Administrator
% of Days 70%
3 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 82%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 63%
1 Dietitian
% of Days 58%
1 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days 45%
3 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 59%
3 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 29%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 30%

Facility Characteristics

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

Total residents 43
Medicaid
31
72.1% of residents
Private pay or other
12
27.9% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

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. 9.7
5% 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. 17.0
15% 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 19.7%
5% worse than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 18.7%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 16.0%
17% 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 15.4%
30% 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 2.4%
34% 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 6.7%
45% worse than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 4.7%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 4.7%
128% worse than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 2.1%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 3.7%
29% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 5.2%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.0%
100% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 10.7%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 21.3%
5% worse than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 20.3%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
9% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 91.9%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
5% better 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 84.9%
11% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 76.7%

Penalties and fines

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

No penalties in the past 3 years

No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Coleman House

What neighborhood is Coleman House in?

Coleman House is in the Oak Hill neighborhood.

Is Coleman House in a walkable area?

Coleman House has a walk score of 26. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the occupancy rate at Coleman House?

Coleman House's occupancy is 96.0%.

Are there photos of Coleman House?

Yes — there is 1 photo of Coleman House in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Coleman House?

Coleman House is located at 677 Winchester St, Newton, MA 02459.

What is the phone number of Coleman House?

(617) 912-8400 will put you in contact with the team at Coleman House.

Is Coleman House Medicare or Medicaid certified?

Yes — Coleman House is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.

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