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Maristhill Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

66 Newton Street

4(14 ratings)· Waltham average: 4.2

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Quick Facts

Total units
123
Medicare rating
3 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Ownership
Non profit, Corporation
Certified beds
123
Room type
Private rooms for all short-term rehab residents
Therapy services
On-site PT, OT, and speech therapy
Ownership
Part of Covenant Health, a multi-site network

What Families Think

Families describe a long-standing rehab and nursing center where nurses, CNAs, and therapy staff are frequently praised for compassionate, attentive care, including during hospice stays. A few reviewers raised concerns about food quality, discharge safety practices, and inflexible policies, suggesting care quality can vary by department or situation.

The Good

  • Nurses and CNAs praised for compassionate care
  • PT/OT and speech therapy staff called patient and encouraging
  • Private rooms provided for short-term rehab stays
  • Excellent hospice care during end-of-life transition
  • Over 40 years providing long-term care and rehab

The Bad

  • Several reviewers said food quality was only mediocre
  • One report of missing gait belts during patient transfers
  • One report of unsafe post-discharge transportation planning
  • One reviewer frustrated by inflexible policy on personal television

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Maristhill Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is a senior living community in Waltham, Massachusetts offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care and Assisted Living. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 4.0 out of 5 across 14 reviews.

About Maristhill Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

Maristhill Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Waltham, Massachusetts offers assisted living, nursing, and rehabilitation services. The center has provided comprehensive long-term care and rehabilitation services for more than 40 years, serving people of all faith backgrounds.

The facility maintains beautifully landscaped grounds and provides award-winning rehabilitation and nursing services. Care is delivered with attention to holistic wellness, empowering residents to make the most of each day through high-quality, professional services.

Maristhill offers a wide range of amenities and activities designed to foster an engaged community. Each month the center hosts various activities and events for residents, families, and staff. Residents are encouraged to participate in activities that match their interests, supported by a monthly newsletter featuring an activity calendar.

Beyond on-site programming, the center organizes community outreach initiatives, including weekly Meals on Wheels deliveries to seniors in the surrounding area and monthly intergenerational programs that connect residents with younger generations.

The center is conveniently located near shopping, area attractions, and major highways including I-95 and the Mass Turnpike, making it easily accessible for visiting family and friends. Its proximity to Boston provides residents with access to the region's leading hospitals and physicians.

Types of Care at Maristhill Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

Assisted LivingSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Emergency Call System
  • Private Rooms
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Meals & Dining

  • Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
  • Restaurant style Dining Room

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Nurse (RN)

Activities

  • Birthday / Holiday Parties
  • Day Trips and Outings
  • Religious Services
  • Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)

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Reviews of Maristhill Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

4overall · 14 ratings combined

4★ on Google (14)

LuLu Bell

Jan 2026

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 and saw how unsteady she was. There was no positive reinforcement on correcting unsafe habits. They expected him to do it.. of course she's not going to listen to him. He's no qualified! They were going to charge him an extra day because it was not safe to bring her home(we live in the suburbs on a steep wooded hill). They suggested a chair bus with people.. we agreed, because she would have help by trained EMT's we were told. My father-in-law asked if they were all wheel drive.. our car won't make it and the truck was fishtailing -they said "sure". We paid 150.00 to a 3rd company Coastal, again we asked if it was AWD. Yup.. they put her in a wheelchair van, that couldn't get up the hill.. my father-in-law had to go down to the local church out their wheel chair in his truck, half opened because it was too big, fishtailing up the hill dangerously to the house, and it took my FIL and my hubby to push the wheel chair in the snow, and almost hurting her getting her up the stairs because she wasn't strong enough, they had to half pull(my hubby) and half push(FIL) just to get her up the last steps while she was crying "I can't do this" Then they had to bring the chair back to the van guy that was waiting safely in the church parking lot. My inlaws paid 150 for the uses of a wheelchair. What a sad excuse of a service!! All because they couldn't wait another week to make sure she was ACTUALLY ready. She's been coughing and complaining all night. She was DEFINITELY not ready to come home. I am glad others have had a positive experience, but this was DEFINITELY not ours! They may be ok as a nursing home maybe.. but not a rehab. And if they aren't using Gait belts as many rehabs and nursing homes do, that risk of hurting a patient by accident escalates.. read up on it!! I had to because my stint in rehab in Beverly, that's the FIRST thing they did was put me in a belt when I was up and around with my walker.

Kathleen Rose

Mar 2025

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 of his current tv in the room. The current tv gets poor reception and remote is very hard to manage. I was just told it’s “policy” that he would not be able to have his own tv there because of the bandwidth? And size? I told the acting social worker tv is a pedestal would fit fine and he would not be so depressed if he could watch his own tv vs no tv. He’s 91 and asks for very little, the least this company could do is make an allowance for my family to replace current tv with one that works and would make the remaining time he has pleasurable.

John Carvelli

Jul 2023

via Google

My mother in law just recently spent several days at Marist Hill Rehab . They were working with her to get her stronger to face another round of chemo . The nurses and the Drs. as well as the PT dept. and the aides took wonderful care of her , being very attentive to her needs . Unfortunately during her stay she succumb to the nasty disease . On behalf of my family , I would like to thank the entire staff for taking such good care of her .

Carlton S

Feb 2019

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.

Elayna Nyland

Dec 2018

via Google

My dad had to go to for rehab after a broken hip, and I found Maristhill strictly by chance, and we are so happy I did. During my dad’s stay, we met so many nice and caring people. From PT/OT and speech therapy, who were so patient and encouraging, to the nurses and CNA’s, who cared compassionately for my dad day/night. As an added benefit, he had a private room, as all do in short term rehab, that was clean and nice. A big thank you to all those we crossed paths with during his stay. I hope there is not a need for rehab again, but if there were, I would def go back to Maristhill.

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Government Inspection History

4 inspection visits in the last three years, 72 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Nov 25, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard24 citations
  • Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 22, 2026

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

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 22, 2026

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

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 22, 2026

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

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 22, 2026

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

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 22, 2026

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

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 22, 2026

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

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 22, 2026

  • Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 22, 2026

  • Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 22, 2026

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

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 22, 2026

  • 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.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 22, 2026

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

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 22, 2026

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 25, 2025

  • 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.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 25, 2025

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

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 25, 2025

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

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 25, 2025

  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 25, 2025

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 25, 2025

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 25, 2025

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 25, 2025

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 25, 2025

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 25, 2025

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 25, 2025

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 25, 2025

Feb 24, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 3, 2025

Oct 10, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard22 citations
  • Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 2, 2024

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

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 2, 2024

  • Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 12, 2024

  • Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 2, 2024

  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 12, 2024

  • Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 12, 2024

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

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 24, 2024

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

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 24, 2024

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

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 12, 2024

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 12, 2024

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 24, 2024

  • PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 24, 2024

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 24, 2024

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 24, 2024

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 24, 2024

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 24, 2024

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 24, 2024

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 24, 2024

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 24, 2024

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 24, 2024

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 24, 2024

  • Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 12, 2024

Oct 4, 2023Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard25 citations
  • Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 9, 2023

  • Implement emergency and standby power systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 9, 2023

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

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 9, 2023

  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 9, 2023

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

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 9, 2023

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

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 9, 2023

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

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 9, 2023

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

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 18, 2023

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

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 9, 2023

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 18, 2023

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 18, 2023

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 18, 2023

  • Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 18, 2023

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 18, 2023

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 18, 2023

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 18, 2023

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 18, 2023

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 18, 2023

  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 18, 2023

  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 18, 2023

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 18, 2023

  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 18, 2023

  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 18, 2023

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 18, 2023

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 18, 2023

Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Maristhill Nursing & Rehabilitation Center offer?

Maristhill Nursing & Rehabilitation Center offers Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is Maristhill Nursing & Rehabilitation Center located?

Maristhill Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is located at 66 Newton Street in Waltham, Massachusetts.

What do families say about Maristhill Nursing & Rehabilitation Center?

Families describe a long-standing rehab and nursing center where nurses, CNAs, and therapy staff are frequently praised for compassionate, attentive care, including during hospice stays. A few reviewers raised concerns about food quality, discharge safety practices, and inflexible policies, suggesting care quality can vary by department or situation.

How did Maristhill Nursing & Rehabilitation Center do on recent health and safety inspections?

Maristhill Nursing & Rehabilitation Center had 4 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 72 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.

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