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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)

  • September 5, 2025 · B

    Citation F0641

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-09-05 under CMS tag F0641 (CMS scope/severity B: pattern, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm) for Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. 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 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).

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  • 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).

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  • September 5, 2025 · D

    Citation F0803

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-09-05 under CMS tag F0803 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure 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. 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 · E

    Citation F0883

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-09-05 under CMS tag F0883 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. 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 F0640

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-09-05 under CMS tag F0640 (CMS scope/severity B: pattern, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm) for Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. 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 F0657

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

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  • September 26, 2024 · E

    Citation F0583

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-09-26 under CMS tag F0583 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-10-22. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • September 26, 2024 · E

    Citation F0684

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-09-26 under CMS tag F0684 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-11-15. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • September 26, 2024 · D

    Citation F0689

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-09-26 under CMS tag F0689 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-10-22. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • September 26, 2024 · D

    Citation F0677

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-09-26 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 2024-10-23. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • September 26, 2024 · F

    Citation F0727

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-09-26 under CMS tag F0727 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Have 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. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-10-22. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • September 26, 2024 · D

    Citation F0658

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-09-26 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 2024-10-23. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • September 26, 2024 · D

    Citation F0552

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-09-26 under CMS tag F0552 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-10-22. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • September 26, 2024 · H

    Citation F0580

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-09-26 under CMS tag F0580 (CMS scope/severity H: pattern, actual harm) for Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-10-24. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • September 26, 2024 · K

    Citation F0600

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-09-26 under CMS tag F0600 (CMS scope/severity K: pattern, immediate jeopardy) 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 2024-10-23. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • September 26, 2024 · D

    Citation F0656

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-09-26 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 2024-11-15. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • September 26, 2024 · K

    Citation F0726

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-09-26 under CMS tag F0726 (CMS scope/severity K: pattern, immediate jeopardy) for Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-10-23. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • September 26, 2024 · F

    Citation F0728

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-09-26 under CMS tag F0728 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure 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. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-10-22. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • September 26, 2024 · D

    Citation F0805

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-09-26 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 2024-10-22. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-09-26.GOV

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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