Nursing homes in Lexington, MA
Lexington, MA has 3 Medicare-certified nursing homes. 1 has a 5-star overall rating, and 2 have been fined in the last three years.
Medicare data updated October 2026. Sorted by Medicare's overall rating.
| Nursing home | Overall rating | Health inspections | Staffing | Quality measures | Beds | Fines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookhaven at Lexington1010 Waltham Street · Non profit - Corporation | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | Not available | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | 49 | None |
| Care One at Lexington178 Lowell Street · For profit - Corporation | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | 211 | 1 ($51,765) |
| Pine Knoll Nursing Center30 Watertown Street · For profit - CorporationSpecial Focus Facility Cited for abuse | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | 81 | 2 ($432,082) |
How to read the ratings. Medicare's overall rating starts from the health inspection rating, which compares each home with others in Massachusetts, then moves up or down a star for very high or very low staffing and quality measure ratings. Ratings are one source among several: Medicare suggests visiting too. How to read a nursing home's star ratings
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Recent inspection problems in Lexington
Citations from each home's latest standard inspection and from complaint inspections in the last three years, newest first. What an inspection citation means
- Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.March 2, 2026 · Pine Knoll Nursing Center · F0641 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Some
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.March 2, 2026 · Pine Knoll Nursing Center · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.March 2, 2026 · Pine Knoll Nursing Center · F0610 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- 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.March 2, 2026 · Pine Knoll Nursing Center · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.March 2, 2026 · Pine Knoll Nursing Center · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.March 2, 2026 · Pine Knoll Nursing Center · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.March 2, 2026 · Pine Knoll Nursing Center · F0582 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.March 2, 2026 · Pine Knoll Nursing Center · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.March 2, 2026 · Pine Knoll Nursing Center · F0638 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.March 2, 2026 · Pine Knoll Nursing Center · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
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Questions about nursing homes in Lexington
Which nursing home in Lexington has the highest Medicare rating?
Brookhaven at Lexington has the highest overall rating in Lexington: 5 stars out of 5.
How many nursing homes in Lexington have been fined?
2 of the 3 have been fined in the last three years, $483,847 in all. The most was $432,082, at Pine Knoll Nursing Center.
Does Medicare flag any nursing homes in Lexington?
Pine Knoll Nursing Center is a Special Focus Facility and was cited for abuse. Medicare marks homes with a history of serious problems and homes recently cited for abuse.
Which nursing home in Lexington is the largest?
Care One at Lexington, with 211 certified beds.
Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.