Stone Rehabilitation And Senior Living sits on a quiet hilltop in the Newton Upper Falls neighborhood of Massachusetts, near hospitals and other important medical facilities, so that can be handy if someone ever needs more care quickly, and the place itself is set up to provide both a classic rest home called The Pettee House with 22 private rooms and a modern skilled nursing center all in one campus, so you see folks living there can have different care levels under the same roof. The Skilled Nursing Center offers round-the-clock supervision, a 24-hour call system, and has nurses there between 12 and 16 hours a day, and while the nurse turnover rate at about 27.6% is lower than most places in the state, the nurse staffing hours come in just under the average, but staff do assist with medications and all the daily routines people might need help with. The dining hall is spacious and serves three meals a day, and there are living rooms where residents can read, join in on activities, or have a chat, so community life feels pretty active if someone wants to join in, and each room in The Pettee House is furnished just for its resident for a bit of homey comfort, while residents can often move between the two care levels if their care needs change, which gives a sense of continuity and stability.
Stone Rehabilitation And Senior Living is run by Chelsea Jewish Lifecare Inc since March 2023 and Jean Thurston since June 2019, and it's a private nonprofit, which means it isn't run like a business, plus it's connected with other places like Armenian Nursing & Rehabilitation Center and Cohen Florence Levine Estates. They provide skilled nursing, rehabilitation, hospice, respite care, and specialized care in units like the Florence & Chafetz Home for Specialized Care, and are known for including families in care decisions and providing residential living options, including the old house and the newer center, so there's something for folks who want a classic atmosphere as well as people who need more medical attention.
Now, every place has its challenges, and Stone has a few important ones to keep in mind, like in April 2025 a standard inspection turned up nine deficiencies, and overall they've had 24 total deficiencies on record, some related to medication management, pharmacy errors over 5%, and nutrition and food handling standards like not always sourcing food from approved facilities. There are two deficiencies related to infection control, and there have been problems providing care according to doctor's orders or resident preferences for a few people, so families should maybe look at those reports. Still, the place holds 82 certified beds, with an average of 71 residents a day, and many people seem to like the hilltop setting and the fact staff are on site 24 hours for help, plus residents have access to amenities, medical care, and opportunities for social connection. Stone Rehabilitation And Senior Living has a Medicare profile and an award-winning record, but it's always wise to check the most recent reports and consider whether it matches a loved one's needs.
