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Maristhill Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

66 NEWTON STREET, WALTHAM, MA, 02453

(781) 755-2020

maristhill.org

123 licensed beds

★★★★★3/5CMS Five-Star overall2/5 health inspections5/5 staffing2/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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Address

66 Newton Street

Waltham, MA 02453

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Public record summary

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Bed capacity

123

CMS facility ID

225408

Care type

Nursing home

County

Middlesex

Facility name

Maristhill Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

Street address

66 NEWTON STREET

City / state / ZIP

Waltham, MA 02453

Phone

(781) 755-2020

Website

maristhill.org

About this facility — Maristhill Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

Maristhill Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Waltham, Massachusetts. It is licensed for 123 beds — close to the median for skilled nursing facilities in Massachusetts (123 beds).

It is one of 13 senior care facilities in Waltham and 341 skilled nursing facilities across Massachusetts. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

Federal inspectors have cited Maristhill Nursing & Rehabilitation Center 72 times across 7 inspections in the last three years, including 3 food-safety citations, and CMS has imposed $9,496 in fines. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.

This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on August 31, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

Facility background

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Parent company

Covenant Health

Ownership type

Non profit - Corporation

Registered owners & officers

Castillo, Nicole

Managing employee · Officer — since 2018

Regulatory standing

Federal court records

20 naming its parent company — view the cases (a listed case is not a finding of wrongdoing)

Licensed / certified since

1990-07-01

CMS overall rating

3 of 5 stars

Health deficiencies

12 at the last standard inspection

Federal fines

$9,496 total

Last standard inspection

2025-11-25

Nurse staffing

3.9 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges

$516 per day (≈ $15,690/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.

Payer mix (resident days)

71% Medicaid · 13% Medicare · 16% private/other

Occupancy

75% (fiscal year 2023)

Vs. state median

6% above the MA median of $489/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds

123

Medicare

Accepted

Medicaid

Accepted

Wheelchair accessible

entrance and parking

Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report; hours/accessibility via Google · last verified 2026-08-31. Facilities can submit a correction.

Inspection record

Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 3 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.

2025-11-25Health inspection12 citations

F-0554

D · No harm found

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

Corrected 2025-12-25

F-0604

D · No harm found

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

Corrected 2025-12-25

F-0605

D · No harm found

Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

Corrected 2025-12-25

F-0656

D · No harm found

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2025-12-25

F-0658

D · No harm found

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Corrected 2025-12-25

F-0684

D · No harm found

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2025-12-25

F-0693

D · No harm found

Ensure 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.

Corrected 2025-12-25

F-0695

E · No harm found

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2025-12-25

F-0740

D · No harm found

Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

Corrected 2025-12-25

F-0761

E · No harm found

Ensure 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.

Corrected 2025-12-25

F-0812

E · No harm foundFood safety

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2025-12-25

F-0880

E · No harm found

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2025-12-25

2025-02-24Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0689

G · Actual harmFrom a complaint

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2025-04-03

5 earlier / fire-safety inspections (59 citations)

2024-10-10Health inspection13 citations

F-0609

D · No harm found

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Corrected 2024-11-24

F-0645

D · No harm found

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Corrected 2024-11-24

F-0656

D · No harm found

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2024-11-24

F-0658

D · No harm found

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Corrected 2024-11-24

F-0677

D · No harm found

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Corrected 2024-11-24

F-0684

D · No harm found

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2024-11-24

F-0685

D · No harm found

Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

Corrected 2024-11-24

F-0686

E · No harm found

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected 2024-11-24

F-0695

D · No harm found

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2024-11-24

F-0699

D · No harm found

Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

Corrected 2024-11-24

F-0812

E · No harm foundFood safety

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2024-11-24

F-0842

D · No harm found

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Corrected 2024-11-24

F-0883

D · No harm found

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Corrected 2024-11-24

2023-10-04Health inspection17 citations

F-0550

D · No harm found

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected 2023-11-18

F-0604

D · No harm found

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

Corrected 2023-11-18

F-0637

D · No harm found

Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

Corrected 2023-11-18

F-0658

D · No harm found

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Corrected 2023-11-18

F-0684

D · No harm found

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2023-11-18

F-0686

D · No harm found

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected 2023-11-18

F-0690

D · No harm found

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Corrected 2023-11-18

F-0695

D · No harm found

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2023-11-18

F-0700

D · No harm found

Try 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.

Corrected 2023-11-18

F-0726

D · No harm found

Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

Corrected 2023-11-18

F-0756

D · No harm found

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Corrected 2023-11-18

F-0758

D · No harm found

Implement 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.

Corrected 2023-11-18

F-0761

D · No harm found

Corrected 2023-11-18

F-0812

E · No harm foundFood safety

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2023-11-18

F-0842

D · No harm found

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Corrected 2023-11-18

F-0880

D · No harm found

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2023-11-18

F-0883

D · No harm found

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Corrected 2023-11-18

2025-11-25Fire-safety inspection12 citations

K-0211

F · No harm found

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Corrected 2026-01-22

K-0222

F · No harm found

Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

Corrected 2026-01-22

K-0291

F · No harm found

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

Corrected 2026-01-22

K-0293

F · No harm found

Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

Corrected 2026-01-22

K-0324

F · No harm found

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2026-01-22

K-0345

F · No harm found

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2026-01-22

K-0355

F · No harm found

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Corrected 2026-01-22

K-0372

F · No harm found

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Corrected 2026-01-22

K-0521

F · No harm found

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Corrected 2026-01-22

K-0531

F · No harm found

Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.

Corrected 2026-01-22

K-0914

F · No harm found

Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

Corrected 2026-01-22

K-0918

F · No harm found

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2026-01-22

2024-10-10Fire-safety inspection9 citations

K-0345

E · No harm found

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2024-12-12

K-0347

E · No harm found

Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.

Corrected 2024-12-12

K-0353

E · No harm found

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2024-12-12

K-0355

D · No harm found

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Corrected 2024-12-12

K-0372

F · No harm found

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Corrected 2024-12-02

K-0711

F · No harm found

Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

Corrected 2024-12-02

K-0712

D · No harm found

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2024-12-12

K-0911

E · No harm found

Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

Corrected 2024-12-02

K-0920

E · No harm found

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2024-12-12

2023-10-04Fire-safety inspection8 citations

E-0041

F · No harm found

Implement emergency and standby power systems.

Corrected 2023-12-09

K-0225

F · No harm found

Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.

Corrected 2023-12-09

K-0345

E · No harm found

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2023-12-09

K-0353

F · No harm found

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2023-12-09

K-0521

F · No harm found

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Corrected 2023-12-09

K-0761

F · No harm found

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

Corrected 2023-12-09

K-0918

F · No harm found

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2023-12-09

K-0927

F · No harm found

Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen.

Corrected 2023-12-09

Federal penalties

2025-02-24Fine$9,496

Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 225408.

Visitor reviews

What people say on Google.

4.014 ratings on Google

★★★LuLu Bell · 2026-01-28 · via Google
“The staff seemed wonderful, and the food was ok. My mother in law stayed there a weeks after a fall. My father-in-law and I were disenchanted by the care tho.. no gait belts, she was there for a fall, and was unsteady getting up from the wheelchair. They sent her home, untrained, she's only been home less than one day, and she's already gone rogue, so to speak. Her husband was there almost daily a…”

★★★Kathleen Rose · 2025-03-06 · via Google
“My dad is currently in the rehab section of Maristhill. The nurses, CNAs, therapist are all lovely. Food is ok and my family and I are bringing in potatoes and squash because what they are serving for dinner is not so good(I tried several times myself). He is currently recovering from pneumonia but he has macular degeneration; I asked if I could bring in his television which is twice the size o…”

★★★★★Carlton S · 2019-02-05 · via Google
“My dad was in Maristhill for a few months after he had a severe stroke. The rehab staff was great and worked very diligently but unfortunately, dad's stroke was too severe for improvement. Hospice care began, which was also very excellent. Dad transitioned peacefully and he is in a better place now. I have the highest recommendation for Maristhill with absolutely no reservations at all.”

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