Starfile / Massachusetts

Maristhill Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

66 NEWTON STREET, WALTHAM, MA 02453 · CCN 225408

Inspection history vs Massachusetts & national averages

Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.

Cycle 1 deficiencies by category

Staffing (hours per resident per day)

Fines & penalties

Total fines

$9,496

Number of fines

1

Number of penalties

1

Payment denials

0

Chain

Chain

COVENANT HEALTH

Facilities in chain

11

Chain avg overall

3.40 / 5

Inspection citations (43)1 actual harm

1. DF0554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.2025-11-25 · Health · corrected 2025-12-25

   Potential for more than minimal harm

2. DF0604Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.2025-11-25 · Health · corrected 2025-12-25

   Potential for more than minimal harm

3. DF0605Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.2025-11-25 · Health · corrected 2025-12-25

   Potential for more than minimal harm

4. DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2025-11-25 · Health · corrected 2025-12-25

   Potential for more than minimal harm

5. DF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2025-11-25 · Health · corrected 2025-12-25

   Potential for more than minimal harm

6. DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2025-11-25 · Health · corrected 2025-12-25

   Potential for more than minimal harm

7. DF0693Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.2025-11-25 · Health · corrected 2025-12-25

   Potential for more than minimal harm

8. EF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2025-11-25 · Health · corrected 2025-12-25

   Potential for more than minimal harm

9. DF0740Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.2025-11-25 · Health · corrected 2025-12-25

   Potential for more than minimal harm

10. EF0761Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.2025-11-25 · Health · corrected 2025-12-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

11. EF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2025-11-25 · Health · corrected 2025-12-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

12. EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2025-11-25 · Health · corrected 2025-12-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

13. GF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2025-02-24 · Health · corrected 2025-04-03

    Actual harm

14. DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2024-10-10 · Health · corrected 2024-11-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

15. DF0645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities2024-10-10 · Health · corrected 2024-11-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

16. DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2024-10-10 · Health · corrected 2024-11-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

17. DF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2024-10-10 · Health · corrected 2024-11-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

18. DF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2024-10-10 · Health · corrected 2024-11-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

19. DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2024-10-10 · Health · corrected 2024-11-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

20. DF0685Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.2024-10-10 · Health · corrected 2024-11-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

21. EF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2024-10-10 · Health · corrected 2024-11-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

22. DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2024-10-10 · Health · corrected 2024-11-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

23. DF0699Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.2024-10-10 · Health · corrected 2024-11-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

24. EF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2024-10-10 · Health · corrected 2024-11-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

25. DF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2024-10-10 · Health · corrected 2024-11-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

26. DF0883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.2024-10-10 · Health · corrected 2024-11-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

27. DF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2023-10-04 · Health · corrected 2023-11-18

    Potential for more than minimal harm

28. DF0604Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.2023-10-04 · Health · corrected 2023-11-18

    Potential for more than minimal harm

29. DF0637Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition2023-10-04 · Health · corrected 2023-11-18

    Potential for more than minimal harm

30. DF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2023-10-04 · Health · corrected 2023-11-18

    Potential for more than minimal harm

31. DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2023-10-04 · Health · corrected 2023-11-18

    Potential for more than minimal harm

32. DF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2023-10-04 · Health · corrected 2023-11-18

    Potential for more than minimal harm

33. DF0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.2023-10-04 · Health · corrected 2023-11-18

    Potential for more than minimal harm

34. DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2023-10-04 · Health · corrected 2023-11-18

    Potential for more than minimal harm

35. DF0700Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.2023-10-04 · Health · corrected 2023-11-18

    Potential for more than minimal harm

36. DF0726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.2023-10-04 · Health · corrected 2023-11-18

    Potential for more than minimal harm

37. DF0756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.2023-10-04 · Health · corrected 2023-11-18

    Potential for more than minimal harm

38. DF0758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.2023-10-04 · Health · corrected 2023-11-18

    Potential for more than minimal harm

39. DF0761Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.2023-10-04 · Health · corrected 2023-11-18

    Potential for more than minimal harm

40. EF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2023-10-04 · Health · corrected 2023-11-18

    Potential for more than minimal harm

41. DF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2023-10-04 · Health · corrected 2023-11-18

    Potential for more than minimal harm

42. DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2023-10-04 · Health · corrected 2023-11-18

    Potential for more than minimal harm

43. DF0883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.2023-10-04 · Health · corrected 2023-11-18

    Potential for more than minimal harm

Ownership

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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.