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 F0761Ensure 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.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 29, 2026.
March 2, 2026
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 29, 2026.
March 2, 2026
Tag F0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 29, 2026.
March 2, 2026
Tag F0688Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Severity K: pattern, immediate jeopardy. Corrected March 29, 2026.
March 2, 2026
Tag F0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 29, 2026.
March 2, 2026
Tag F0757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 29, 2026.
March 2, 2026
Tag F0867Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 29, 2026.
March 2, 2026
Tag F0679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 29, 2026.
March 2, 2026
Tag F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 29, 2026.
March 2, 2026
Tag F0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 29, 2026.
March 2, 2026
Tag F0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 29, 2026.
March 2, 2026
Tag F0825Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
Severity H: pattern, actual harm. Corrected March 29, 2026.
March 2, 2026
Tag F0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 29, 2026.
September 5, 2025
Tag F0567Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 25, 2025.
September 5, 2025
Tag F0638Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Severity B: pattern, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm. Corrected September 25, 2025.
September 5, 2025
Tag F0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 25, 2025.
September 5, 2025
Tag F0810Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 25, 2025.
September 5, 2025
Tag F0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 26, 2025.
September 5, 2025
Tag F0805Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 25, 2025.
September 5, 2025
Tag F0801Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 25, 2025.
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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