Overview of Lasell Village

Lasell Village is a blissful community surrounded by lush trees in Seminary Avenue, Auburndale, MA, that offers nursing care. With one- and two-bedroom accommodations, residents have options to choose the one that best matches their needs and preferences. Collaborating with Lasell University, the community promotes a nurturing and inviting environment for residents to gain meaningful experiences and feel a sense of belonging.

Here, residents enjoy a worry-free lifestyle with the community handling the housekeeping and other maintenance needs. Wellness programs are also conducted, encouraging residents to remain active. Healthy meals are necessary for residents’ well-being, so delightful and nutritious meals are served to meet dietary needs and preferences. The community is equipped with a heated indoor pool, a community room, an art studio, a fitness center, and serene walkways, making it an enticing retirement option.

(617) 663-7000

Managed by Aaron St. Laurent

Health Care Administrator

Over 17 years in the long

Aaron St. Laurent joined Lasell Village in December 2021 and brings over 17 years of experience in the long-term care industry. Starting as a certified nursing assistant, he advanced to become a licensed nursing home administrator in 2019. Aaron and his team focus on delivering exceptional clinical and customer care to all residents. He holds a BS in Biology from the University of Massachusetts.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
5/5
Massachusetts average: 2.9/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
5/5
Massachusetts average: 2.8/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
5/5
Massachusetts average: 3.0/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
4/5
Massachusetts average: 3.2/5

Nursing care per resident

Info Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
6h 51m per day

This home provides 74% more nursing time per resident than the state average.

Massachusetts average: 3h 56m per day

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Hours of care per resident per day, broken down by staff type. Data from CMS Medicare.
Staff type Facility State avg National avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info Registered nurse hours per resident per day. 2h 19m per day 39m per day 41m per day
LPN / LVN Info Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse hours per resident per day. 51m per day 58m per day 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info Nurse aide hours per resident per day. 2h 43m per day 2h 16m per day 2h 21m per day
Total Nursing (Weekend) Info Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends. 5h 2m per day 3h 27m per day 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Info Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day. 21m per day 4m per day 4m per day
RN (Weekend) Info Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends. 1h 45m per day 28m per day 29m per day

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 38

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the Massachusetts average
Occupancy rate 63.3%
Residents per day (avg) 22
Occupancy rate
63.3%
Residents per day (avg)
22

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.

Might be optimal for
Short stays Recovery Medicare-covered care

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

73% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 17 days

Private pay

27% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Finances and operations

Proprietary home
Corporation
Home revenue
$30.1M
Profit
$2.2M
Proprietary home Corporation
Home revenue
$30,058,402.00
Profit
$2,211,015.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$8.7M
28.9% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$19.2M
Total costs $27.8M
Years in operation
9 years in operation
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 52 / 100
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

About this community

Additional licensing details

CMS Certification Number: 225755

Safety & Compliance

Wheelchair Accessible

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

Contact: Ms. Anne Doyle, President

Staff Composition

Total Employees
15
Full-Time Employees
15

Care Services

Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Independent Living
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
Short-Term Rehab

All Levels of Care

Independent Living
Supported Living
Short-term Rehabilitation
Long-term Skilled Care
In-home Healthcare

Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

pet-friendly community
independent living apartments
supported living
short-term rehabilitation services
long-term skilled care
in-home healthcare
wellness center
fitness services
cultural and social opportunities

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs
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Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: 3-story

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Dining Services

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Beauty Services

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Transportation Services

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Housekeeping Services

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Recreational Activities

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Exercise Programs

Types of Care at Lasell Village

Nursing Home
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Address 0.7 miles from city center

Address 120 Seminary Avenue Newton, MA 02466

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

61
Total Staff
27
Employees
34
Contractors
16,022
Total Hours (Quarter)
22
Avg Staff/Day
8
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse138.5 Yes
Licensed Practical Nurse69.3 Yes
Certified Nursing Assistant228.1 Yes
Staff by Category
Administration
1 staff
8hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
41 staff
8.4hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
2 staff
8hs shift avg
Therapy Services
14 staff
6.5hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
2 staff
7.2hs shift avg
Dietary Services
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Other Services
1 staff
8hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
20.4%
of total hours from contractors
3,268 contractor hours this quarter
Registered Nurse: 7 Certified Nursing Assistant: 9 Licensed Practical Nurse: 2 Physical Therapy Assistant: 7 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 4 Speech Language Pathologist: 2 Qualified Social Worker: 2 Physical Therapy Aide: 1
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant139226,64891100%8.1
Registered Nurse67132,83991100%8.5
Licensed Practical Nurse4261,80691100%9.3
Speech Language Pathologist0228916369%7.3
Qualified Social Worker0228426571%7.2
Physical Therapy Assistant0777447886%6.6
Mental Health Service Worker1014886167%8
Nurse Practitioner1014645864%8
Respiratory Therapy Technician0444317481%5.4
Administrator1014245358%8
Clinical Nurse Specialist1014165257%8
Physical Therapy Aide01130910%3.3

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 2

Massachusetts average 4.5


Last Health inspection on Sep 2023

Total health citations 6
Citations per inspection
3

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

All 6 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

6 moderate citations More info Massachusetts average: 29.7

0 minor citations More info Massachusetts average: 1.3
Citations history (last 3 years)
Care Planning moderate citation Sep 07, 2023
Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation Sep 07, 2023
Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Aug 31, 2022
Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation Aug 31, 2022
Corrected

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. 7.5
27% 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. 15.7
22% 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 14.7%
21% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 18.7%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 16.7%
25% 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 10.5%
193% worse than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 3.6%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 4.7%
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 0.0%
100% 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 21.6%
7% 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%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 99.5%
30% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 76.7%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
100% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 1.3%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 98.8%
27% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 77.7%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 24.9%
In line with Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 25.8%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 8.5%
28% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 11.8%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 0.5%
35% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge Info Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge. 69.7%
30% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community Info Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility. 63.7%
26% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 50.6%

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Home Care Program

MassHealth Home Care

Age 60+, Massachusetts resident, at risk of nursing home placement.

~$1,500/month (individual, varies by region).

$2,000 (individual, excludes home, car).

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

Frail Elder Waiver

Massachusetts Medicaid FE Waiver

Age 65+, Massachusetts resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Requires clinical eligibility determination.

Senior Care Options (SCO)

Massachusetts Senior Care Options

Age 65+, Massachusetts resident, eligible for MassHealth (Medicare optional), nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual); QIT allowed.

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home up to $713,000, car).

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

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Massachusetts Medicare Savings Program (MassHealth Buy-In)

Age 65+ or disabled, Massachusetts resident, Medicare Part A/B.

~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

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

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Massachusetts NFCSP Respite Care

Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Massachusetts resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).

Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.

Not assessed; need-based.

27 ASAPs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.

Prescription Advantage

Massachusetts Prescription Advantage

Age 65+ or disabled, Massachusetts resident, enrolled in Medicare Part D (or ineligible for Medicare).

No strict limit; copays vary by income (~$24,980-$75,000/year individual).

Not assessed.

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

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Massachusetts SCSEP

Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Massachusetts resident.

~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Not specified; income-focused.

Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.

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

Massachusetts VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Massachusetts resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

~$155,356 (net worth limit).

High veteran demand statewide.

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