Lasell House
Newton, MA · Medicare-certified nursing home (CCN 225755) · 44 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (617) 663-7100 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Lasell House holds a CMS overall star rating of 5 out of 5, above the Massachusetts state average of about 3.04 stars. Its health inspection rating and staffing rating are also both 5 out of 5, according to CMS Care Compare.
Lasell House reports total nurse staffing of about 4.94 hours per resident per day, including roughly 1.66 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 34.5%.
Lasell House has no federal fines on record — CMS lists 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials. No abuse icon or Special Focus program designation is indicated in the CMS data for this facility.
About this facility
Lasell House is a 44-certified-bed nursing home in Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, operating as a non-profit corporation and certified as a Medicare provider. The facility reports an average daily census of 23.1 residents. According to CMS Care Compare, Lasell House has been Medicare-certified since November 21, 2000.
CMS assigns Lasell House an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, which is above the Massachusetts state average of 3.04 stars. All four component ratings are also at the top of the scale: health inspection rating of 5, quality measure (QM) rating of 5, and staffing rating of 5.
On nurse staffing, CMS data show total nurse hours per resident per day of 4.9385 and registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day of 1.66079. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 34.5%.
Regarding penalties, CMS records show 0 federal fines totaling $0.00, and 0 payment denials for Lasell House — that is, no federal fines on record. No abuse icon is indicated for this facility in the provided data, and no Special Focus program status is listed. There is no chain information provided for this facility, and CMS data indicate no change in ownership within the last 12 months.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data as provided; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Lasell House has a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Massachusetts state average of 3.04.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
CMS lists Lasell House's provider type as Medicare; for Medicaid participation details, contact the facility at 6176637100 or check Medicare Care Compare.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 4.94 hours per resident per day, including 1.66 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 5 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is 34.5%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No — CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials for Lasell House.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided CMS data do not indicate an abuse icon or a Special Focus program designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Lasell House has 44 certified beds and an average daily census of 23.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
Lasell House is operated as a non-profit corporation; no chain affiliation is listed in the provided data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Lasell House has been certified since November 21, 2000, according to CMS records.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measure (QM) performance; Lasell House scores 5 out of 5 on all four.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided CMS data do not specify service offerings; contact the facility at 6176637100 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The provided data do not cover tour details; contact the facility at 6176637100 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest details for Lasell House at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/225755?state=MA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.