Lasell House
120 SEMINARY AVENUE, Newton, MA 02466
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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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 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections, rated 5 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (2.6%) is below the Massachusetts average of 3.4%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 44 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 53% 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: 24.3% — worse than the Massachusetts average of 21.4%.
- Falls with major injury: 2.6% — better than the Massachusetts average of 3.4%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.0% — better than the Massachusetts average of 4.2%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 22.6% — better than the Massachusetts average of 25.7%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Massachusetts averages across 341 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Lasell House
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Lasell House with other nursing homes in Newton.
What keeps Lasell House's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 5 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help Lasell House keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 2.6% here versus 3.4% across Massachusetts. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is Lasell House's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 53% occupancy across 44 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How do residents and families raise concerns at Lasell House?
CMS data does not list an active family or resident council here, so ask how care-plan concerns, complaints, and follow-up are tracked.
What explains Lasell House's rating advantage in Newton?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 3.5 stars across 2 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Lasell House?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
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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