Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)CMS verified

Brookhaven at Lexington

1010 Waltham Street, Lexington, MA 02421 · Middlesex County

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Haven Scout Score

Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates exceptional.

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Availability outlookUsually has openings

Typically 15% full — availability is generally good.

Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.

Our evaluation

An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.

One of Lexington's top-rated skilled nursing communities

Brookhaven at Lexington is a non-profit skilled nursing facility in Lexington, MA, with 49 certified beds and an average of about 8 residents per day. It is part of a continuing care retirement community, so residents can often move between levels of care on one campus.

Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 5/5 on health inspections, 5/5 on quality measures.

On the safety record, CMS notes 0 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.

Strengths

✓5-star overall CMS rating
✓Strong health-inspection rating
✓No deficiencies at last standard survey
✓No federal fines on record
✓Full sprinkler system
✓Active resident & family council

Things to ask about

None noted in the public data.

Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in Lexington for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.

At a glance

Certified beds: 49
Avg. residents/day: 8
Ownership: Non profit - Corporation
Part of a chain: Independent
Continuing care: Yes — multiple care levels
CMS provider #: 225367

Federal quality ratings

From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.

Overall rating

Health inspections

Staffing

Not yet rated

Quality measures

Pricing & cost

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Level of care	Monthly cost	Source
Skilled Nursing	$14,050–$17,500/mo (median $15,350)	Local market estimate
Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)	$3,780–$11,080/mo (median $9,270)	Local market estimate

2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Cambridge prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs

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Safety & inspection record

Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.

Health deficiencies (last survey): 0
Federal fines: None on record
Total penalties: 0
Last standard survey: 2025-11-24
Sprinkler system: Yes
Resident & family council: Resident

What inspectors found

The most recent findings from federal health inspections (4 citations on record — showing the latest 4). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.

2024-10-22Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

2024-10-22Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

2024-10-22Severity D — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies

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, compar…

2023-10-11Severity D — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.

Services & amenities

✓ Continuing care community (multiple care levels on one campus)
✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
✓ Restaurant-style dining
✓ Fitness center
✓ Wellness programs
✓ Studio apartments

Location

1010 Waltham Street, Lexington, MA

Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

Reviews & reputation

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Google

4.5

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Common questions about Brookhaven at Lexington

How much does Brookhaven at Lexington cost?

Brookhaven at Lexington does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Lexington, MA area typically runs $14,050–$17,500 per month (median $15,350, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.

What is Brookhaven at Lexington's Medicare rating?

Medicare (CMS) rates Brookhaven at Lexington 5 out of 5 stars overall, including 5/5 for health inspections, 5/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.

What did inspectors find at Brookhaven at Lexington?

Brookhaven at Lexington has 4 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-11-24). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.

Does Brookhaven at Lexington have availability?

Typically 15% full — availability is generally good. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.

What types of care does Brookhaven at Lexington offer?

Brookhaven at Lexington in Lexington, MA offers skilled nursing, continuing care (ccrc / life plan) and is licensed for 49 beds.

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