Linden Ponds
400 Linden Ponds Way, Hingham, MA 02043 · (781) 534-7088
Non profit - Corporation · 132 certified beds
Linden Ponds has a 4-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in April 2026, found 2 citations (the Massachusetts average is 6.8). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $12,735 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on April 30, 2026 found 2 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.April 30, 2026 · F0565 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.April 30, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 3 citations.
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.February 11, 2026 · F0656 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.February 11, 2026 · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.April 15, 2025 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $12,735February 11, 2026
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Massachusetts average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 5.15 | 3.86 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.82 | 0.65 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.27 | 0.95 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 3.07 | 2.25 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 41% | 38.2% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 132 |
| Average residents per day | 64.6 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | Yes |
Nursing homes nearby
- Queen Anne Nursing Home, Inc Hingham · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Harbor House Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Hingham · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Colony Center for Health and Rehabilitation Abington · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Alliance Health at West Acres Brockton · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- St Joseph Manor Health Care Inc Brockton · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
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