Medical emergency?Emergency? Call 911. Nearest emergency roomsNearest ERs

Nursing home

Elizabeth Seton

Wellesley, Massachusetts · Norfolk County

  • 125 Oakland Street, Wellesley, MA 02481 · Directions
  • (781) 997‑1130
  • Medicare overall rating: 5 of 5 starsMedicare overall rating
  • Ownership: Non-profit – corporation
  • 7 health citations in its last 3 inspection cycles (most serious: level E). See the inspection record

Summary

Elizabeth Seton is a Medicare-certified nursing home in Wellesley, Massachusetts, with 84 certified beds. Medicare overall rating: 5 of 5 stars. Most recent standard health inspection: 2025-08-27, with 0 health deficiencies. Ownership: non-profit – corporation. Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Information, data updated 2026-10-01.

What is a nursing home?

A nursing home (skilled nursing facility) gives 24-hour nursing care and help with daily activities. Some people stay for a short time to recover after a hospital stay (rehabilitation); others live there long term. The homes listed here are certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid and inspected by the state.

Official Medicare data

Everything on this page comes from Medicare (CMS) data updated 2026-10-01. It is information, not a recommendation. Call the nursing home and visit before you decide, and talk with your doctor.

In a medical emergency, call 911.

At a glance

Medicare overall rating: 5 of 5 starsMedicare overall rating
84Certified beds
Health inspections: 5 of 5 starsHealth inspections

Quick answers

Where is Elizabeth Seton?
125 Oakland Street, Wellesley, MA 02481, in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
What is the phone number of Elizabeth Seton?
(781) 997-1130, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
What is the Medicare star rating of Elizabeth Seton?
Medicare overall rating: 5 out of 5 stars (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
Has Elizabeth Seton been fined?
Medicare lists no fines for Elizabeth Seton.
What did inspectors find at Elizabeth Seton?
In its last three inspection cycles (August 31, 2023 to August 27, 2025), Medicare lists 7 health citations; the most serious was level E. See the list below (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).

Medicare ratings, explained

Star ratings are one piece of information. Visit, ask questions and talk with your doctor about what matters for your care.

Overall rating
Overall rating: 5 of 5 stars
Medicare’s summary of the three ratings below, from 1 star (much below average) to 5 stars (much above average).
Health inspections
Health inspections: 5 of 5 stars
Based on state health inspections and complaint investigations of about the last three years, compared with other nursing homes in the same state.
Staffing
Staffing: 4 of 5 stars
Based on how many hours nurses and aides spend with each resident per day (from payroll records) and how often staff leave.
Quality of resident care
Quality of resident care: 3 of 5 stars
Based on how residents do on measures such as falls with injury, pressure sores, getting better at moving around and going back to the hospital.
Short-stay residents (rehab)
Short-stay residents (rehab): 3 of 5 stars
Quality rating for people who stay a short time, usually to recover after a hospital stay.
Long-stay residents
Long-stay residents: 2 of 5 stars
Quality rating for people who live in the nursing home.

Inspections, fines and staffing

In its last three inspection cycles (August 31, 2023 to August 27, 2025), Elizabeth Seton had 7 health citations; the most serious was level E (no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm). Medicare lists no fines or payment denials for it in the last three years. Nurse staffing is 3.99 hours per resident per day; the Massachusetts average is 3.94 and the national average is 3.90.

Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Data Catalog, data updated October 1, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026.

Inspection history: last three cycles

State inspectors visit about once a year and also investigate complaints. Each citation (deficiency) has a tag number and a letter, A to L. The letter shows how serious the problem was and how many residents it affected.

What the letters A to L mean
Scope and severity letters
SeriousnessIsolated (a few residents)Pattern (some)Widespread (many)
No actual harm, potential for minimal harmABC
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmDEF
Actual harm to residentsGHI
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safetyJKL

Source: the scope and severity grid Medicare (CMS) uses for nursing home citations.

Most recent cycle: August 27, 2025 — no health citations

Inspections in this cycle: August 27, 2025 (standard health inspection).

Previous cycle: September 4, 2024 — 3 health citations

Inspections in this cycle: September 4, 2024 (standard health inspection).

Show 3 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
  • F0656 Level D September 4, 2024 · corrected September 30, 2024

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

  • F0695 Level D September 4, 2024 · corrected September 30, 2024

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

  • F0641 Level B September 4, 2024 · corrected September 30, 2024

    “Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.”

Earlier cycle: August 31, 2023 — 4 health citations

Inspections in this cycle: August 31, 2023 (standard health inspection).

Show 4 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
  • F0656 Level E August 31, 2023 · corrected September 28, 2023

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

  • F0657 Level D August 31, 2023 · corrected September 28, 2023

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

  • F0761 Level D August 31, 2023 · corrected September 28, 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.”

  • F0842 Level D August 31, 2023 · corrected September 28, 2023

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

Citation descriptions are Medicare’s official wording. “From a complaint” means the citation came from a complaint investigation instead of the regular yearly inspection.

Full inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare →

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from the payroll records nursing homes send to Medicare, next to the state and national averages.

MeasureThis homeMassachusettsNational
Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day0.470.660.69
Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day1.040.970.86
Nurse aide hours per resident per day2.472.312.35
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day3.993.943.90
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend3.773.523.43
RN hours per resident per day on the weekend0.290.460.48
Nursing staff turnover (per year)22.4%37.6%45.3%
RN turnover (per year)16.7%42.7%42.5%
Administrators who left in the last year0.00.40.5

Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Information and State US Averages, data updated October 1, 2026.

Owners and operator

Legal business name: Elizabeth Seton Residence Inc.

Owners and managers Medicare lists (1)
NameRoleShareSince
Chelsea Jewish Lifecare IncManagement company (operational or managerial control)NOT APPLICABLENovember 13, 2020

Source: Medicare (CMS) Ownership file, data updated October 1, 2026. Only owners with an ownership interest and management companies are shown.

Compare with other nursing homes

Key facts

TypeNursing home
Certified beds84
Average residents per day85.7
Takes part inMedicare and Medicaid
OwnershipNon-profit – corporation
Legal business nameElizabeth Seton Residence Inc
First approved by Medicare/Medicaid1981-01-01
Resident and family councilsResident council
Sprinklers in all required areasYes
Changed ownership in the last 12 monthsNo
Address125 Oakland Street, Wellesley, MA 02481
CountyNorfolk County
StateMassachusetts
Phone(781) 997‑1130
CMS Certification Number225266
Name in Medicare recordsELIZABETH SETON
CorrectionsReport an error or suggest an update →

What to ask when you call or visit

A general checklist for any nursing home, not advice about this one. Medicare also publishes guides on medicare.gov.

  • Is the home certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid, and does it have a bed for the care you need (short-term rehab or long-term care)?
  • Can you see the latest state inspection report? Ask how any problems found were fixed.
  • How many nurses and aides work on each shift, at night and on weekends? Is there a registered nurse on site at all times?
  • Which doctors see residents, and how often? What happens in a medical emergency, and which hospital is used?
  • What therapy (physical, occupational, speech) is offered, and how many days a week?
  • Are residents clean, dressed and taking part in activities? Do staff speak to them kindly and answer call lights quickly?
  • What do the daily rate and extra services cost, and what do Medicare, Medicaid or your insurance pay? Ask for it in writing.
  • Is there a resident council and a family council? How are complaints handled? Ask for the long-term care ombudsman’s contact.
  • Are meals appetizing, and can the home meet special diets, language needs and religious or cultural preferences?
  • Visit more than once, including at a mealtime or in the evening, without an appointment.

Other nursing homes nearby

By straight-line distance (not driving distance).

Nearest hospital emergency rooms

Sources

  1. Provider Information — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
  2. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare profile of this provider
  3. Health Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
  4. Fire Safety Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
  5. Penalties — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
  6. Ownership — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
  7. State US Averages — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
  8. Survey Summary — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
  9. Citation Code Look-up — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
  10. Inspection Dates — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13