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.
September 5, 2025
Tag F0803Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 25, 2025.
September 5, 2025
Tag F0640Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Severity B: pattern, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm. Corrected September 25, 2025.
September 5, 2025
Tag F0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 25, 2025.
September 5, 2025
Tag F0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Severity B: pattern, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm. Corrected September 25, 2025.
September 5, 2025
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 September 25, 2025.
September 5, 2025
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 September 25, 2025.
September 5, 2025
Tag F0883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 25, 2025.
September 26, 2024
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 October 23, 2024.
September 26, 2024
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 October 23, 2024.
September 26, 2024
Tag F0727Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 22, 2024.
September 26, 2024
Tag F0552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 22, 2024.
September 26, 2024
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 October 24, 2024.
September 26, 2024
Tag F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity K: pattern, immediate jeopardy. Corrected October 23, 2024.
September 26, 2024
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 November 15, 2024.
September 26, 2024
Tag F0726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Severity K: pattern, immediate jeopardy. Corrected October 23, 2024.
September 26, 2024
Tag F0728Ensure that nurse aides who have worked more than 4 months, are trained and competent; and nurse aides who have worked less than 4 months are enrolled in appropriate training.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 22, 2024.
September 26, 2024
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 October 22, 2024.
September 26, 2024
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 October 22, 2024.
September 26, 2024
Tag F0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 22, 2024.
September 26, 2024
Tag F0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected October 23, 2024.
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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