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Elizabeth Seton

125 Oakland Street, Wellesley, MA 02481 · Norfolk County

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Haven Scout Score

Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates good.

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Availability outlook● Very limited availability

Typically 100% full (88 of 84 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast.

If this community is on your shortlist, checking current openings sooner rather than later genuinely matters here.

Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.

Our evaluation

An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.

A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Wellesley

Elizabeth Seton is a non-profit skilled nursing facility in Wellesley, MA, with 84 certified beds and an average of about 88 residents per day.

Medicare rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 5/5 on health inspections, 1/5 on staffing, 3/5 on quality measures.

Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 24%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 0 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.

Strengths

✓Strong health-inspection rating
✓Low staff turnover (continuity of care)
✓No deficiencies at last standard survey
✓No federal fines on record
✓Full sprinkler system
✓Active resident & family council

Things to ask about

None noted in the public data.

Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in Wellesley for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.

At a glance

Certified beds: 84
Avg. residents/day: 88
Ownership: Non profit - Corporation
Part of a chain: Independent
Continuing care: No
CMS provider #: 225266

Federal quality ratings

From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.

Overall rating

Health inspections

Staffing

Quality measures

Pricing & cost

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Level of care	Monthly cost	Source
Skilled Nursing	$14,050–$17,500/mo (median $15,350)	Local market estimate

2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Boston prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs

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Safety & inspection record

Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.

Health deficiencies (last survey): 0
Federal fines: None on record
Total penalties: 0
Last standard survey: 2025-08-27
Sprinkler system: Yes
Resident & family council: Resident

What inspectors found

The most recent findings from federal health inspections (7 citations on record — showing the latest 7). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.

2024-09-04Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

2024-09-04Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

2024-09-04Severity B — minimalResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

2023-08-31Severity E — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

2023-08-31Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

2023-08-31Severity D — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies

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, compar…

2023-08-31Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.

Services & amenities

✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
✓ Rehabilitation services

Location

125 Oakland Street, Wellesley, MA

Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

Reviews & reputation

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3.6

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Common questions about Elizabeth Seton

How much does Elizabeth Seton cost?

Elizabeth Seton does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Wellesley, MA area typically runs $14,050–$17,500 per month (median $15,350, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.

What is Elizabeth Seton's Medicare rating?

Medicare (CMS) rates Elizabeth Seton 4 out of 5 stars overall, including 5/5 for health inspections, 1/5 for staffing, 3/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.

What did inspectors find at Elizabeth Seton?

Elizabeth Seton has 7 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-08-27). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.

Does Elizabeth Seton have availability?

Typically 100% full (88 of 84 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.

What types of care does Elizabeth Seton offer?

Elizabeth Seton in Wellesley, MA offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 84 beds.

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