PINE KNOLL NURSING CENTER — Nursing Home in LEXINGTON, MA
CMS Five-Star Rating
Based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures
Facility Overview
| Certified Beds | 81 |
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| Average Residents/Day | 68.2 |
| CMS Certification Number | 225049 |
Staffing Levels
Hours Per Resident Day (HPRD)
| Total Nurse Staffing | 3.35 HPRD |
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| RN Staffing | 0.81 HPRD |
Health Inspection Findings & Deficiencies
PINE KNOLL NURSING CENTER had 14 health inspection deficiencies on its most recent inspection (September 5, 2025).
Inspection Findings — September 5, 2025
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Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs. (Level E)Corrected — September 25, 2025
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Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. (Level B)Corrected — September 25, 2025
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Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. (Level B)Corrected — September 25, 2025
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Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. (Level B)Corrected — September 25, 2025
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Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. (Level D)Corrected — September 25, 2025
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Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. (Level D)Corrected — September 25, 2025
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Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. (Level D)Corrected — September 25, 2025
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Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. (Level D)Corrected — September 25, 2025
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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. (Level D)Corrected — September 25, 2025
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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. (Level D)Corrected — September 25, 2025
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Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. (Level D)Corrected — September 25, 2025
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Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance. (Level D)Corrected — September 25, 2025
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Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. (Level D)Corrected — September 26, 2025
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Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. (Level E)Corrected — September 25, 2025
Pine Knoll Nursing Center is a 81-bed nursing home in Lexington, Massachusetts. It holds a 1-star CMS overall rating. Total nurse staffing is 3.3 hours per resident day, below the Massachusetts average of 3.9. Its most recent inspection, in September 2025, cited 14 deficiencies, none of them severe. It is on CMS's Special Focus Facility list, a designation for persistently poor-performing nursing homes.
A recent inspection turned up several quality problems but none that were judged to be the most serious, which is a modest positive sign. It would be worth asking how the facility plans to address its Special Focus Facility designation and the recurring care and staffing concerns raised around wound and respiratory care, individualized meals, and timely reassessments.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PINE KNOLL NURSING CENTER Medicare and Medicaid certified?
PINE KNOLL NURSING CENTER is Medicare certified and Medicaid certified according to CMS data.
What is PINE KNOLL NURSING CENTER's CMS star rating?
PINE KNOLL NURSING CENTER has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars.
How is staffing at PINE KNOLL NURSING CENTER?
PINE KNOLL NURSING CENTER reports 3.34845 total nurse hours per resident day.
Has PINE KNOLL NURSING CENTER had health inspection deficiencies?
On its most recent inspection, PINE KNOLL NURSING CENTER had 14 total deficiencies, including 0 classified as severe.
How many beds does PINE KNOLL NURSING CENTER have?
PINE KNOLL NURSING CENTER has 81 certified beds.
Nearby Nursing Homes
- BROOKHAVEN AT LEXINGTON — 5/5 — 1.3 mi
- CARE ONE AT LEXINGTON — 2/5 — 1.6 mi
- PARK AVENUE HEALTH CENTER — 1/5 — 1.8 mi
- MEADOW GREEN NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER — 1/5 — 2.0 mi
- BELMONT MANOR NURSING HOME, IN — 3/5 — 2.3 mi
- MARISTHILL NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER — 2/5 — 3.2 mi
Data Source
This information is sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) public datasets.
CMS Provider Information updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Survey Summary updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Health Deficiencies updated May 1, 2026.
CareQED last updated June 22, 2026.