DBelow average · score 40/100 · #222 of 340 in Massachusetts
Maristhill Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
66 Newton Street, Waltham, MA 02453 · 123 certified beds · Non profit - Corporation
Staffing 3.9 nurse hours per resident-dayabove median in Massachusetts
12 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 64)bottom quarter
$9,496 in fines in 3 years
Why Maristhill Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is graded D
Each metric below is percentile-ranked against Massachusetts nursing homes in the same size band (large, 123 beds), then weighted. The score is the weighted sum; A ≥ 72, B ≥ 58, C ≥ 42, D ≥ 28, F below. Nothing here can be edited or paid for.
Maristhill Nursing & Rehabilitation Center at a Glance
D
40/100
Nurse staffing · weight 30Total nurse hours per resident per day, as reported to CMS (PBJ). Raw: 3.90 h.
72<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Health inspections · weight 30Health deficiencies cited at the last standard survey and complaint surveys, weighted by severity. Raw: 64.
25<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Quality measures · weight 25CMS quality-measure rating: falls, pressure ulcers, rehospitalisation, antipsychotic use. Raw: 2.
18<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Penalties · weight 15Fines and payment denials in the last three years. Raw: $9,496 fines, 0 denials.
44<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>CMS overall star ratingMedicare's own 1–5 rating, shown for reference; not part of our grade.
3/5Data: CMS Care Compare, as of Aug 1, 2026 · graded Sep 11, 2026 · peer group: Massachusetts, large facilities · CMS record 225408 · How we grade.
Facility details
Address66 Newton Street, Waltham, MA 02453
Phone7817552020
CountyMiddlesex
OwnershipNon profit - Corporation
Certified beds123
AcceptsMedicare Medicaid
Special Focus FacilityNo
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- Staffing 3.9 nurse hours per resident-day — above median in Massachusetts
- 15 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 84) — bottom quarter
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New England Pediatric Care - North Billerica, MA · 80 beds
- Staffing 8.1 nurse hours per resident-day — top 10% in Massachusetts
- No health deficiencies at the last standard survey — top 10%
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Campion Health & Wellness, Inc - Weston, MA · 70 beds
- Staffing 6.8 nurse hours per resident-day — top 10% in Massachusetts
- No health deficiencies at the last standard survey — top 10%
A grade is a shortlist tool, not medical or legal advice. Visit the facility, ask for the latest survey report, and talk to residents' families before choosing.