Newton Health Care Center is a small, for-profit long-term care facility that operates under LLC ownership. It offers a total of 70 beds and accepts both Medicare and Medicaid, making it an option for individuals who rely on these forms of coverage for their care. The center is not part of a continuing care retirement community, which means it focuses exclusively on nursing and rehabilitation services rather than offering a full spectrum of senior living options. With participation in both Medicare and Medicaid, Newton Health Care Center provides care to residents with varying levels of financial resources and health care needs.
In terms of its care offerings, Newton Health Care Center serves residents in need of short-term rehabilitation following hospital stays, as well as those who require long-term assistance with daily living and ongoing medical needs. The short-term rehabilitation program supports individuals recovering from events such as strokes, heart attacks, infections, or accidental injuries. About 49.2% of residents participating in short-term rehabilitation at the center have been able to return home after their stay, highlighting the facility’s efforts to support residents in regaining independence when possible. The long-term care services at the center focus on helping residents with day-to-day activities such as eating, dressing, and mobility, aiming to preserve self-care capabilities. Approximately 86.4% of residents are able to maintain independence in these activities.
Nurse staffing averages 2 hours and 50 minutes per resident per day. However, ratings indicate that the facility has challenges maintaining consistent staffing, particularly on weekends compared to weekdays. Within the last few years, several inspections have been conducted, and findings have included areas for improvement in honoring residents’ rights, maintaining a clean and homelike environment, and adhering to professional standards for care. Areas such as infection prevention, pest control, and development of comprehensive care plans have been highlighted in inspection findings. Despite these challenges, efforts to address and fix identified issues are documented.
Safety and health are further addressed through ongoing monitoring and regular inspections. In its most recent inspection cycles, the facility has worked on improving its approach to care planning, infection control, and maintaining safety standards within the building. Emergency room visits among residents have also been tracked, with an average of 2.1 emergency visits per 1000 patient days in long-term care, and 16.9% of short-term residents requiring an ER visit during their stay. The rate of serious infections resulting in hospitalization for short-term residents is noted as 6.4%, while the rate of major falls is notably low at 0%. Flu vaccination efforts have resulted in 59.2% of residents being immunized annually.
Newton Health Care Center is dedicated to supporting residents who need both medical supervision and assistance with daily activities. The facility strives to create a comfortable living environment and encourages residents’ autonomy while also responding to the complex health needs that often accompany aging. While there have been challenges in consistently meeting all professional and environmental standards, Newton Health Care Center continues to address areas needing attention and to provide care to those in the Newton community who require nursing and rehabilitation services.