Brookhaven at Lexington
Scout 100Lexington, MA · 49 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Usually has openings
One of Lexington's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $14,050–$17,500/mo
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Pine Knoll Nursing Center
30 Watertown Street, Lexington, MA 02420 · Middlesex County
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UnratedHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates unrated.
Photos via facility website.
Availability outlook● Fills quickly
Typically 90% full (73 of 81 beds occupied on an average day).
If this community is on your shortlist, checking current openings sooner rather than later genuinely matters here.
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.
A Lexington skilled nursing community awaiting a federal rating
Pine Knoll Nursing Center is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Lexington, MA, with 81 certified beds and an average of about 73 residents per day.
This community does not yet carry a Medicare overall star rating — often the case for newer facilities or those with a recent ownership change. We recommend requesting its most recent state survey directly.
On the safety record, CMS notes 33 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 3 federal fines totaling $568,747 in the recent record. Note: CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon. We strongly recommend reviewing the full inspection report and discussing it on any tour. This facility is in the CMS Special Focus Facility program, which targets homes with a history of serious quality problems.
Strengths
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •Not yet assigned a federal overall star rating
- •33 deficiencies at last survey
- •$568,747 in federal fines
- •CMS abuse-citation flag — review carefully
- •In the CMS Special Focus Facility program
Best for: Families considering this community should tour in person, request the latest survey, and weigh it against higher-rated Lexington options — our advisors can help you compare.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 81
- Avg. residents/day
- 73
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Part of a chain
- Independent
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 225049
Federal quality ratings
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
Overall ratingNot yet rated
Health inspectionsNot yet rated
StaffingNot yet rated
Quality measuresNot yet rated
Pricing & cost
We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.
| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $14,050–$17,500/mo (median $15,350) | 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
Safety & inspection record
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
⚠️ This community carries a serious CMS flag (abuse citation) (Special Focus Facility). We recommend reviewing the full inspection report and raising it directly on any tour.
- Health deficiencies (last survey)
- 33
- Federal fines
- 3 ($568,747)
- Total penalties
- 3
- Last standard survey
- 2026-03-02
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (82 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2026-03-02Severity K — immediate jeopardyQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
2026-03-02Severity H — actual harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
2026-03-02Severity H — actual harmFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
2026-03-02Severity H — actual harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
2026-03-02Severity H — actual harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
2026-03-02Severity E — potential for harmFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
2026-03-02Severity E — potential for harmFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
2026-03-02Severity E — 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…
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.
Penalty history
Federal fines and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials on record.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-02 | Fine | $327,700 |
| 2024-09-26 | Fine | $219,077 |
| 2023-09-01 | Fine | $21,970 |
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
- ✓ Rehabilitation services
Location
30 Watertown Street, Lexington, MA
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
Reviews & reputation
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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about Pine Knoll Nursing Center
How much does Pine Knoll Nursing Center cost?
Pine Knoll Nursing Center 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 did inspectors find at Pine Knoll Nursing Center?
Pine Knoll Nursing Center has 82 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2026-03-02). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Pine Knoll Nursing Center have availability?
Typically 90% full (73 of 81 beds occupied on an average day). Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Pine Knoll Nursing Center offer?
Pine Knoll Nursing Center in Lexington, MA offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 81 beds.
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