Total staff
65
Employees
49
Contractors
16
Primarily long-term care, limited rehab
Most residents stay long-term, while a smaller portion are admitted for short-term rehab.
Coleman House
Nursing Home & Independent Living · Newton, MA
CMS overall rating
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.
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.
Coleman House
Nursing Home & Independent Living · Newton, MA
CMS overall rating
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Staffing hours breakdown
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.
Total nursing care / resident
This home is ranked 41st out of 89 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.
This home is ranked 41st out of 89 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 #41 / 89Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 41st out of 89 homes in Massachusetts. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Massachusetts average, with a ranking across 89 Massachusetts SNFs. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
vs Massachusetts avg
+0%
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
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Weekend Total Nursing
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 | ▼ 10% State avg: 3h 29m per day · National avg: 3h 25m per day |
Types of Care at Coleman House
Independent Living
Capacity and availability
This home is often near full
Occupancy rate
96%
Rank #7 / 92Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 7th out of 92 homes in Massachusetts. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Massachusetts average, with its Statewide rank out of 92. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Avg. Length of Stay
284 days
Walk Score: 26 / 100 Rank #374 / 499Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 374th out of 499 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.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.
About this community
Wheelchair Accessible
Emergency Systems24-hour onsite emergency response services.
Minimum Age62
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.
Food DescriptionThe Grand Café theme meals with food available for purchase at reasonable rates.
Staffing Data
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Staff to resident ratio
1.51:1
9% worse than Massachusetts average
Avg staff/day
23
Average shift
7.9 hours
0% compared with Massachusetts average
Total staff hours (quarter)
16,655
Nursing staff breakdown
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
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
10 total: 7 full-time employees and 3 contractors.
10
10 total: 7 full-time employees and 3 contractors.
10
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9 hoursLicensed Practical Nurse
Assists with medical care and medications.
LPN Staff
13 total: 10 full-time employees and 3 contractors.
13
13 total: 10 full-time employees and 3 contractors.
13
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.4 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.4 hoursCertified Nursing Assistant
Helps with daily care and mobility.
CNA Staff
29 total: 22 full-time employees and 7 contractors.
29
29 total: 22 full-time employees and 7 contractors.
29
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.4 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.4 hoursContractor staffing
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
4.9%
811 contractor hours this quarter
Certified Nursing Assistant: 7
Licensed Practical Nurse: 3
Registered Nurse: 3
Occupational Therapy Aide: 2
Medical Director: 1
Staff by category
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 22 | 7 | 29 | 8,000 | 92 | 100% | 7.4 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 10 | 3 | 13 | 3,780 | 92 | 100% | 8.4 |
| Registered Nurse | 7 | 3 | 10 | 2,299 | 88 | 96% | 9 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 5 | 0 | 5 | 997 | 91 | 99% | 6.7 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 488 | 61 | 66% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 2 | 0 | 2 | 464 | 58 | 63% | 8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 376 | 47 | 51% | 8 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 2 | 2 | 113 | 30 | 33% | 3.8 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 88 | 12 | 13% | 7.3 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 51 | 11 | 12% | 4.7 |
29 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days
100%
13 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days
100%
10 Registered Nurse
% of Days
96%
5 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days
99%
1 Administrator
% of Days
66%
2 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days
63%
1 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days
51%
2 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days
33%
1 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days
13%
1 Medical Director
% of Days
12%
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.
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
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
9.7
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 averageMassachusetts average: 10.2
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
17.0
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
17.0
15% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 20.0
Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
19.7%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
19.7%
5% worse than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 18.7%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
16.0%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
16.0%
17% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 19.3%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
15.4%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
15.4%
30% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 22.1%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
2.4%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
2.4%
34% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 3.6%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
6.7%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
6.7%
45% worse than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 4.7%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
4.7%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
4.7%
128% worse than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 2.1%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
3.7%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
3.7%
29% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 5.2%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.0%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.0%
100% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 10.7%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
21.3%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
21.3%
5% worse than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 20.3%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
9% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 91.9%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
5% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 94.8%
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
84.9%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
84.9%
11% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 76.7%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
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
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.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Coleman House based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
97.0%
↑ 1.4pp vs 2021
Net Income
$309.4K
↓ ~$156.8K vs 2021
Total Payroll
$3.1M
↑ ~$126.9K vs 2021
Profit Margin
5.6%
↓ 3.2pp vs 2021
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 #91 / 92Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 91st out of 92 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 %.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Profit
$309.4K
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #91 / 92Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 91st out of 92 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.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
$3.1M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #91 / 92Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 91st out of 92 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.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$2.5M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$5.6M
What does this home offer?
Minimum Age: 62 Years Old
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: 1 Bed
Building Type: Mid-rise
Dining Services
Beauty Services
Social and Recreational Activities
Exercise Programs
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
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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 are 6 photos 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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