Total health inspections
5
Massachusetts average 4.5
Last Health inspection on Apr 2025
Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Stone Rehabilitation & Senior Living
Nursing Home
Stone Rehabilitation & Senior Living
Nursing Home
Stone Rehabilitation and Senior Living, situated in the heart of Newton Upper Falls, MA, provides a peaceful retirement setting within a quiet residential neighborhood. The community features a selection of studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, offering choices to fit a range of preferences and budgets. With assisted living services, it provides a warm, enriching environment for residents to call home. Its convenient location near restaurants and shopping centers balances tranquility with easy access to local amenities.
A standout feature of this community is its devotional and wellness programs, which are designed to promote residents’ physical, emotional, spiritual, and mental well-being. These programs offer personalized care in a supportive atmosphere. With high-quality services, residents at Stone Rehabilitation and Senior Living can enjoy a vibrant and fulfilling lifestyle.
Quality ratings
Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Nursing care per resident
Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
Staffing hours breakdown
Hours of care per resident per day, broken down by staff type. Data from CMS Medicare.
Registered Nurse (RN)
Registered nurse hours per resident per day.
Registered nurse hours per resident per day.
LPN / LVN
Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse hours per resident per day.
Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse hours per resident per day.
Nurse Aide
Nurse aide hours per resident per day.
Nurse aide hours per resident per day.
Total Nursing (Weekend)
Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends.
Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends.
Physical Therapist
Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day.
Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day.
RN (Weekend)
Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends.
Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends.
Capacity and availability
This home usually has limited availability
Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.
Occupancy rate
85.3%
Residents per day (avg)
76
Occupancy rate
85.3%
Residents per day (avg)
76
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Short stays
Recovery
Medicare-covered care
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
58% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
1 months
Private pay
39% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
7 - 8 months
Medicaid
3% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
14 - 15 years
Finances and operations
Voluntary non-profit home
Other
Home revenue
$11.5M
Operating deficit
-$974.1K
Voluntary non-profit home
Other
Home revenue
$11,529,997.00
Operating deficit
$-974,140.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$5.2M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$7.2M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$12.4M
What does this home offer?
Accept Medicaid: Yes, Accept
Total Residents: 82 Residents
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Types of Care at Stone Rehabilitation & Senior Living
Nursing Home
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The information below is reported by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs and Department of Public Health.
Stone Rehabilitation & Senior Living
-20%
-7%
+4%
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
IL
Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
MC
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
Newton (Newton Upper Falls)
82
No
61
THURSTON, JEAN
85.3%
$10,819,755.00
$5,238,996.00
48.4%
76.20
3.6574
3
24
3
-20%-7%+4%Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Stone Rehabilitation & Senior Living
Type of care:
AL
IL
MC
SNF
Community:
Newton (Newton Upper Falls)
Bed Count:
82
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
THURSTON, JEAN
CCN:
225683
Occupancy:
85.3%
Home Revenue:
$10,819,755.00
Payroll Costs:
$5,238,996.00
Payroll %:
48.4%
Avg Residents/Day:
76.20
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.6574
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
3
Citations:
24
Severe Citations:
3
RN share vs State Avg:
-20%
-20%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-7%
-7%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+4%
+4%
Bed Options:
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
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2.4 miles from city center
277 Elliot St, Newton, MA 02464
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Staffing Data
Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
155
Total Staff
72
Employees
83
Contractors
31,823
Total Hours (Quarter)
44
Avg Staff/Day
7.9
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 16 | 8.7 | Yes |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 25 | 8.1 | Yes |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 74 | 8 | Yes |
Staff by Category
Administration ⓘ
3 staff
7.1hs shift avg
Nursing Staff ⓘ
118 staff
8.1hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners ⓘ
5 staff
8.4hs shift avg
Therapy Services ⓘ
17 staff
6.9hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation ⓘ
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services ⓘ
3 staff
6.9hs shift avg
Dietary Services ⓘ
5 staff
6.7hs shift avg
Other Services ⓘ
4 staff
8hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
13.9%
of total hours from contractors
4,423 contractor hours this quarter
Certified Nursing Assistant: 37
Clinical Nurse Specialist: 1
Licensed Practical Nurse: 10
Registered Nurse: 10
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 5
Administrator: 1
Medical Director: 2
Physical Therapy Assistant: 3
Physical Therapy Aide: 3
Qualified Social Worker: 3
Speech Language Pathologist: 4
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
Mental Health Service Worker: 3
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 37 | 37 | 74 | 15,771 | 91 | 100% | 8 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 15 | 10 | 25 | 4,874 | 91 | 100% | 8.1 |
| Registered Nurse | 6 | 10 | 16 | 3,138 | 91 | 100% | 8.7 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,415 | 63 | 69% | 8 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 3 | 1 | 4 | 1,126 | 82 | 90% | 8.5 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 5 | 5 | 653 | 74 | 81% | 6.4 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 3 | 3 | 618 | 69 | 76% | 6.8 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 4 | 4 | 549 | 64 | 70% | 7.2 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 488 | 61 | 67% | 8 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 3 | 3 | 485 | 59 | 65% | 8.2 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 4 | 0 | 4 | 484 | 60 | 66% | 5.9 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 3 | 3 | 465 | 66 | 73% | 6.9 |
| Administrator | 0 | 1 | 1 | 464 | 58 | 64% | 8 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 464 | 58 | 64% | 8 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 440 | 55 | 60% | 8 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 281 | 43 | 47% | 6.5 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 2 | 2 | 62 | 15 | 16% | 3.8 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 25 | 8 | 9% | 3.1 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 0 | 3 | 3 | 24 | 3 | 3% | 8 |
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health citations
24
Citations per inspection
4.8
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
21 of 24 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 3 of 24 resulted from complaint investigations.
Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations
0
0
100% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 0.3
Serious Health citations
3
3
100% worse than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 1.5
0 critical citations
3 serious citations
21 moderate citations
0 minor citations
Citations history (last 3 years)
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation
Apr 09, 2025
Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation
Apr 09, 2025
Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation
Apr 09, 2025
Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation
Apr 09, 2025
Corrected
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Ownership: Non-Profit Corporation
Resident Census by Payment Source
81
Total Residents
Medicare
14
(17.3%)
ⓘ
Medicaid
53
(65.4%)
ⓘ
Private Pay/Other
14
(17.3%)
ⓘ
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
ⓘ
Family Engagement
Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.
Active
Resident Council
ⓘ
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.
9.8
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
9.8
In line with Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 10.2
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
22.9
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
22.9
14% worse 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
23.6%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
23.6%
26% worse than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 18.7%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
18.0%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
18.0%
7% 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
27.0%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
27.0%
22% worse than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 22.1%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
4.0%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
4.0%
12% worse than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 3.6%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
1.0%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
1.0%
79% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 4.7%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
2.1%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
2.1%
In line with Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 2.1%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
2.7%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
2.7%
48% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 5.2%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
9.7%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
9.7%
9% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 10.7%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
8.7%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
8.7%
57% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 20.3%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
96.4%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
96.4%
5% 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%
Hospitalizations per 1,000 days
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
3.37
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
3.37
81% worse than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 1.86
ED visits per 1,000 days
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.62
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.62
5% worse than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 1.54
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
96.0%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
96.0%
25% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 76.7%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.5%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.5%
16% worse than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 1.3%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
96.0%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
96.0%
24% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 77.7%
Re-hospitalized after SNF stay
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
18.0%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
18.0%
30% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 25.8%
Emergency department visits
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
8.2%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
8.2%
31% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 11.8%
Falls with major injury
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.0%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.0%
100% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 0.8%
Ability to care for self at discharge
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
22.5%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
22.5%
58% worse than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 53.7%
Successful return to home or community
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
68.0%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
68.0%
34% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 50.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
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 (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total fines amount
$30K
59% lower than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: $72K
Number of fines
3
75% more fines than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 1.7
Payment Denials
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
100% fewer payment denials than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 0.1
Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility
$30K
Massachusetts average
$72K
Penalty History
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Feb 6, 2024
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Feb 6, 2024
$16K
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Mar 8, 2023
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Mar 8, 2023
$4K
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Jan 31, 2023
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Jan 31, 2023
$10K
Last updated: Jan 2026
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Stone Rehabilitation & Senior Living based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
85.3%
↑ 2.7pp vs 2022
Net Income
-$974,140
↑ ~$647K vs 2022
Total Payroll
$7,251,872
↑ ~$432K vs 2022
Profit Margin
-9.0%
↑ 4.4pp vs 2022
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