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Nursing Homes · Medicare certified

Pine Knoll Nursing Center

30 Watertown Street · Lexington, MA 02420 · 81 certified beds

7818628151

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About Pine Knoll Nursing Center

In Lexington, Massachusetts, Pine Knoll Nursing Center is listed as a nursing home. Its reported capacity is 81 beds. It is recorded as a for-profit operator. Federal records list it as Medicare certified. Our copy of the inspection record holds 82 citations, the newest dated 2 March 2026. Federal enforcement records add 3 fine or payment denial actions. Staffing reports put it at 3.39 nurse hours per resident per day. Every fact above comes from the public records listed in the sources section on this page. The newest source file we hold for this listing is dated July 2026.

Public record

CMS Care Compare · Source data August 2026

CMS designation

Special Focus Facility (CMS)

CMS lists this nursing home in the Special Focus Facility program. CMS places facilities in this program when they have a history of serious quality issues and require focused oversight. It is a public CMS designation, not an ElderCareCosts rating. CMS Special Focus Facility program.

Source: CMS Provider Information.GOV

Certification

  • Medicare-certified (CMS Certification Number on file)

Ratings

Not yet ratedSource: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-06-01.GOV

Staffing rating

Not published

Quality-measure rating

Not published

Inspections on record

2

Cited deficiencies

47

Not yet ratedSource: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-08-01.GOV

Staffing rating

Not published

Quality-measure rating

Not published

Inspections on record

2

Cited deficiencies

47

Not yet ratedSource: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-07-01.GOV

Staffing rating

Not published

Quality-measure rating

Not published

Inspections on record

2

Cited deficiencies

47

Not yet ratedSource: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026Q1.GOV

Staffing rating

Not published

Quality-measure rating

Not published

Inspections on record

Not published

Cited deficiencies

Not published

Inspection history (82)

Records from September 2024 to March 2026.

  • March 2, 2026 · E

    Citation F0761

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-03-02 under CMS tag F0761 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for 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. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-03-29. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-03-02.GOV
  • March 2, 2026 · D

    Citation F0880

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-03-02 under CMS tag F0880 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-03-29. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-03-02.GOV
  • March 2, 2026 · D

    Citation F0657

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-03-02 under CMS tag F0657 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-03-29. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-03-02.GOV
  • March 2, 2026 · K

    Citation F0688

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-03-02 under CMS tag F0688 (CMS scope/severity K: pattern, immediate jeopardy) for Provide 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. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-03-29. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-03-02.GOV
  • March 2, 2026 · D

    Citation F0695

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-03-02 under CMS tag F0695 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-03-29. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-03-02.GOV
  • March 2, 2026 · D

    Citation F0757

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-03-02 under CMS tag F0757 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-03-29. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-03-02.GOV
  • March 2, 2026 · D

    Citation F0867

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-03-02 under CMS tag F0867 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-03-29. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-03-02.GOV
  • March 2, 2026 · D

    Citation F0679

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-03-02 under CMS tag F0679 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-03-29. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-03-02.GOV
  • March 2, 2026 · E

    Citation F0812

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-03-02 under CMS tag F0812 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-03-29. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-03-02.GOV
  • March 2, 2026 · D

    Citation F0658

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-03-02 under CMS tag F0658 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-03-29. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-03-02.GOV
  • March 2, 2026 · D

    Citation F0692

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-03-02 under CMS tag F0692 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-03-29. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-03-02.GOV
  • March 2, 2026 · H

    Citation F0825

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-03-02 under CMS tag F0825 (CMS scope/severity H: pattern, actual harm) for Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-03-29. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-03-02.GOV
  • March 2, 2026 · D

    Citation F0677

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-03-02 under CMS tag F0677 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-03-29. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-03-02.GOV
  • September 5, 2025 · E

    Citation F0567

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-09-05 under CMS tag F0567 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-09-25. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-09-05.GOV
  • September 5, 2025 · B

    Citation F0638

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-09-05 under CMS tag F0638 (CMS scope/severity B: pattern, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm) for Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-09-25. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-09-05.GOV
  • September 5, 2025 · D

    Citation F0690

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-09-05 under CMS tag F0690 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-09-25. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-09-05.GOV
  • September 5, 2025 · D

    Citation F0810

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-09-05 under CMS tag F0810 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-09-25. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-09-05.GOV
  • September 5, 2025 · D

    Citation F0842

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-09-05 under CMS tag F0842 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-09-26. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-09-05.GOV
  • September 5, 2025 · D

    Citation F0805

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-09-05 under CMS tag F0805 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-09-25. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-09-05.GOV
  • September 5, 2025 · D

    Citation F0801

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-09-05 under CMS tag F0801 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-09-25. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-09-05.GOV

Penalties (3)

Total fines on file: $568,747

  • March 2, 2026 · Fine

    Citation FINE-138381

    CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $327,700 against this nursing home on 2026-03-02 (Fine ID: 138381). Source: CMS Care Compare Penalties (as of 2026-07-01).

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  • September 26, 2024 · Fine

    Citation FINE-3851

    CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $219,077 against this nursing home on 2024-09-26 (Fine ID: 3851). Source: CMS Care Compare Penalties (as of 2026-07-01).

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  • September 1, 2023 · Fine

    Citation FINE-3607

    CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $21,970 against this nursing home on 2023-09-01 (Fine ID: 3607). Source: CMS Care Compare Penalties (as of 2026-07-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-09-01.GOV

Staffing

Latest: 3.39 nurse staffing hours per resident per day (2026Q1)

Staffing trend (3 periods)

  1. 2026-07-013.39 hrs/resident/day
  2. 2026-08-013.39 hrs/resident/day
  3. 2026Q13.39 hrs/resident/day

Most recent period is about the same as 2026-07-01. Figures are CMS-reported nurse staffing hours, not our estimate.

Ownership

For profit - Corporation

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  1. Jul 23, 2026First appeared in our data

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Typical cost

Genworth CareScout Cost of Care Survey · 2025

This provider doesn't publish a specific price to us. Below is the typical MA range for the care type(s) it offers. Use it as context, not a quote.

Nursing Homes

Median · MA$14,448/mo
See full MA cost breakdownSource: Genworth CareScout Cost of Care Survey · Updated 2025

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Trust & methodology

Where this information came from

Each block below is one file we read, the date on that file, and the fields on this page that came from it. The date is when the source published or we retrieved it, not the day we last looked at this listing.

CMS enrollmentas of July 2026
NPI
CMS nursing homes (payroll-based journal staffing)as of June 2026
Staffing hours per resident day
CMS nursing homes (provider info)as of June 2026
Chain identifier, Chain name, City, CMS Special Focus status, County, Licensed capacity, Map location, Medicare certification number, Name, Ownership type, Phone number, State, Street address, ZIP code

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