Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
The Commons Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation
3 Harvest Circle · Lincoln, MA 01773 · 32 certified beds
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About The Commons Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation
The Commons Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation is a nursing home in Lincoln, Massachusetts, in Middlesex County. Public records list 32 beds. Ownership records list a nonprofit operator and tie the listing to Justliving Communities. It is Medicare certified. We hold 15 inspection citations for this listing, the most recent dated 25 March 2026. Public enforcement records list no fine or payment denial against it. Reported staffing works out to 5.99 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 August 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare · Source data August 2026
Certification
- Medicare-certified (CMS Certification Number on file)
Ratings
Staffing rating
5.0Quality-measure rating
3.0Inspections on record
2
Cited deficiencies
9
Staffing rating
5.0Quality-measure rating
3.0Inspections on record
2
Cited deficiencies
9
Staffing rating
Not publishedQuality-measure rating
Not publishedInspections on record
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Cited deficiencies
Not published
Staffing rating
Not publishedQuality-measure rating
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Cited deficiencies
Not published
Staffing rating
5.0Quality-measure rating
4.0Inspections on record
2
Cited deficiencies
9
Inspection history (15)
Records from September 2023 to March 2026.
March 25, 2026 · D
Citation F0684Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-03-25 under CMS tag F0684 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, 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 2026-05-07. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-03-25.GOVJanuary 14, 2026 · E
Citation F0842Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-01-14 under CMS tag F0842 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, 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 2026-02-16. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-01-14.GOVNovember 26, 2025 · D
Citation F0847Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-11-26 under CMS tag F0847 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-01-08. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-11-26.GOVNovember 26, 2025 · D
Citation F0880Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-11-26 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 2026-01-08. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-11-26.GOVNovember 26, 2025 · D
Citation F0658Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-11-26 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 2026-01-08. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-11-26.GOVNovember 26, 2025 · D
Citation F0848Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-11-26 under CMS tag F0848 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide a neutral and fair arbitration process and agree to arbitrator and venue. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-01-08. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-11-26.GOVNovember 26, 2025 · D
Citation F0609Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-11-26 under CMS tag F0609 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-01-08. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-11-26.GOVNovember 26, 2025 · D
Citation F0842Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-11-26 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 2026-01-08. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-11-26.GOVNovember 26, 2025 · D
Citation F0610Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-11-26 under CMS tag F0610 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-01-08. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-11-26.GOVSeptember 15, 2023 · D
Citation F0645Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-09-15 under CMS tag F0645 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-10-23. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-09-15.GOVSeptember 15, 2023 · D
Citation F0761Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-09-15 under CMS tag F0761 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, 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 2023-10-23. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-09-15.GOVSeptember 15, 2023 · D
Citation F0677Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-09-15 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 2023-10-23. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-09-15.GOVSeptember 15, 2023 · D
Citation F0881Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-09-15 under CMS tag F0881 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-10-23. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-09-15.GOVSeptember 15, 2023 · D
Citation F0699Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-09-15 under CMS tag F0699 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-10-23. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-09-15.GOVSeptember 15, 2023 · D
Citation F0656Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-09-15 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 2023-10-23. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-09-15.GOV
Penalties
Total fines on file: $0
Staffing
Latest: 5.99 nurse staffing hours per resident per day (2026Q1)
Staffing trend (5 periods)
- 2025Q45.71 hrs/resident/day
- 2026-06-015.71 hrs/resident/day
- 2026-07-015.99 hrs/resident/day
- 2026-08-015.99 hrs/resident/day
- 2026Q15.99 hrs/resident/day
Most recent period is higher than 2025Q4 (+0.28 hrs/resident/day). Figures are CMS-reported nurse staffing hours, not our estimate.
Ownership
Non profit
CMS Care Compare chain: Justliving Communities
Chain ID 836 · 2 facilities in chain (CMS)
- Chain average overall rating: 5
- Chain average health inspection rating: 4.5
- Chain average staffing rating: 4.5
- Chain average quality measure rating: 4
Chain averages are CMS-published figures for facilities sharing this Chain ID (formerly Affiliated Entity). They are not ElderCareCosts scores.
A separate ownership filing names a different organization for this listing. We are not publishing that name while the two government records disagree.
Recent changes to this listing
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Sep 1, 2026Ownership changed
The source now records ownership as "Non profit".
Reported by CMS nursing homes (ownership)
Sep 1, 2026Ownership changed
The source now records ownership as "Non profit - Corporation".
Reported by CMS nursing homes (provider info)
Aug 6, 2026Ownership changed
The source now records ownership as "Non profit".
Reported by CMS nursing homes (ownership)
Jul 24, 2026Ownership changed
The source now records ownership as "Non profit - Corporation".
Reported by CMS nursing homes (provider info)
Jul 24, 2026Ownership changed
The source now records ownership as "Non profit".
Reported by CMS nursing homes (ownership)
Ratings, inspections, and penalties are public records, reproduced in plain English without edits to their substance. View source records · What these measures mean.
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
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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 nursing homes (provider info)as of August 2026
- Chain identifier, Chain name, City, CMS Special Focus status, County, Licensed capacity, Map location, Medicare certification number, Name, Phone number, State, Street address, ZIP code
- CMS nursing homes (ownership)as of July 2026
- Ownership type, Parent organization
- CMS enrollmentas of July 2026
- NPI
- CMS nursing homes (payroll-based journal staffing)as of June 2026
- Staffing hours per resident day
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