Nursing Homes · Lexington, MA
Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Pine Knoll Nursing Center
30 Watertown Street · Lexington, MA 02420 · 81 certified beds
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About Pine Knoll Nursing Center
Pine Knoll Nursing Center is a nursing home in Lexington, Massachusetts. Its capacity is 81 beds, below the Middlesex County median of 123 for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 82 citations, the most recent on March 2, 2026. CMS also lists 3 fines or payment denials against it. Nurse staffing averages 3.76 hours per resident per day. It is one of 3 nursing homes listed in Lexington. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026
Special Focus Facility
CMS has placed this nursing home in its Special Focus Facility program, which is for nursing homes with a history of serious quality issues. CMS inspects homes in the program more often. About the program.
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
CMS has not published a star rating for this nursing home. That usually follows a recent certification or a change of owner.
Inspection history (82)
Records from September 2024 to March 2026.
March 2, 2026
Tag F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 29, 2026.
March 2, 2026
Tag F0697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 29, 2026.
March 2, 2026
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 29, 2026.
March 2, 2026
Tag F0740Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Severity H: pattern, actual harm. Corrected March 29, 2026.
March 2, 2026
Tag F0699Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 29, 2026.
March 2, 2026
Tag F0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 29, 2026.
March 2, 2026
Tag F0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Severity B: pattern, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm. Corrected March 29, 2026.
March 2, 2026
Tag F0745Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 29, 2026.
March 2, 2026
Tag F0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Severity H: pattern, actual harm. Corrected March 29, 2026.
March 2, 2026
Tag F0638Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 29, 2026.
March 2, 2026
Tag F0756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 29, 2026.
March 2, 2026
Tag F0791Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 29, 2026.
March 2, 2026
Tag F0887Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 29, 2026.
March 2, 2026
Tag F0584Honor 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.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 29, 2026.
March 2, 2026
Tag F0685Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 29, 2026.
March 2, 2026
Tag F0582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 29, 2026.
March 2, 2026
Tag F0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 29, 2026.
March 2, 2026
Tag F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity H: pattern, actual harm. Corrected March 29, 2026.
March 2, 2026
Tag F0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 29, 2026.
March 2, 2026
Tag F0744Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 29, 2026.
Penalties (3)
Total fines: $568,747
March 2, 2026 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $327,700 against this nursing home on March 2, 2026.
September 26, 2024 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $219,077 against this nursing home on September 26, 2024.
September 1, 2023 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $21,970 against this nursing home on September 1, 2023.
Staffing
3.76 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, up from 3.39 in Q1 2026.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Typical cost
CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025
This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in Massachusetts.
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