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Pine Knoll Nursing Center

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

7818628151

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Public record

CMS Care Compare · Updated Jul 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

Inspection history (82)

  • March 2, 2026 · D

    Citation F0791

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-03-02 under CMS tag F0791 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-03-29. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • March 2, 2026 · D

    Citation F0584

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-03-02 under CMS tag F0584 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for 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. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-03-29. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • March 2, 2026 · D

    Citation F0656

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-03-02 under CMS tag F0656 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-03-29. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • March 2, 2026 · D

    Citation F0685

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-03-02 under CMS tag F0685 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-03-29. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • March 2, 2026 · D

    Citation F0697

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-03-02 under CMS tag F0697 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-03-29. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • March 2, 2026 · H

    Citation F0600

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-03-02 under CMS tag F0600 (CMS scope/severity H: pattern, actual harm) for Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-03-29. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • March 2, 2026 · E

    Citation F0610

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-03-02 under CMS tag F0610 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-03-29. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • March 2, 2026 · D

    Citation F0744

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-03-02 under CMS tag F0744 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-03-29. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • 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).

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  • 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).

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  • 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).

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  • 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).

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  • 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).

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  • 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).

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  • 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).

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  • 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).

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  • 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).

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  • September 5, 2025 · D

    Citation F0686

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-09-05 under CMS tag F0686 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-09-25. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • 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).

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  • September 5, 2025 · D

    Citation F0658

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-09-05 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 2025-09-25. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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Penalties

Total fines on file: $568,747

Staffing

Staffing data not yet published for this provider.

Ownership

For profit - Corporation

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Typical cost

Genworth Cost of Care Survey · 2024

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$15,098/mo
See full MA cost breakdownSource: Genworth Cost of Care Survey · Updated 2024

Nursing Homes

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

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