Lasell House

Official Government Ratings

Care Quality Indicators

How Lasell House Compares

Lasell House is a 44-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Newton, Massachusetts. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Massachusetts average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections, rated 5 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (5.3%) is above the Massachusetts average of 3.5% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 44 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 73% occupied.

Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Newton, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.5 stars.

By the numbers vs. Massachusetts average

• Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 21.4% — worse than the Massachusetts average of 21.3%.
• Falls with major injury: 5.3% — worse than the Massachusetts average of 3.5% (52% higher).
• High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.4% — about the same as the Massachusetts average of 4.3%.
• Short-stay rehospitalization: 26.7% — worse than the Massachusetts average of 25.8%.

Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated May 4, 2026) measured against Massachusetts averages across 341 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.

The Senior Community Around Newton

Newton sits in Middlesex County, where adults 65 and older make up about 15.3% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Massachusetts as a whole (16.5% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.

Residents 65+

245,533 (15.3%)

Median age

38.5 years

Median household income

$106,202

Median home value

$540,300

Demographics for Middlesex County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Newton.

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