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
View full evaluation →Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)CMS verified
The Commons Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation
3 Harvest Circle, Lincoln, MA 01773 · Middlesex County
Skilled, attentive nurses help seniors recover from sub-acute injuries & surgery in style with inpatient physical & occupational therapy services in Concord, MA.
93
ExceptionalHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates exceptional.
Photos via google places, facility website.
Availability outlook● Fills quickly
Typically 90% full (29 of 32 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.
One of Lincoln's top-rated skilled nursing communities
The Commons Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation is a non-profit skilled nursing facility in Lincoln, MA, with 32 certified beds and an average of about 29 residents per day. It operates as part of the Justliving Communities network. 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: 4/5 on health inspections, 5/5 on staffing, 4/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 5.71 total nurse hours per resident each day (1.85 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 11.4%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 9 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.
Strengths
- ✓5-star overall CMS rating
- ✓Strong health-inspection rating
- ✓Above-average nurse staffing (5.71 hrs/resident/day)
- ✓Low staff turnover (continuity of care)
- ✓No federal fines on record
- ✓Full sprinkler system
Things to ask about
None noted in the public data.
Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in Lincoln for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 32
- Avg. residents/day
- 29
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Part of a chain
- Justliving Communities
- Continuing care
- Yes — multiple care levels
- CMS provider #
- 225782
Federal quality ratings
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures
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 |
| 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
Staffing & care
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
- Total nurse hrs / resident / day
- 5.71
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 1.85
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 11.4%
- National avg ≈ 52%
Safety & inspection record
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
- Health deficiencies (last survey)
- 9
- Federal fines
- None on record
- Total penalties
- 0
- Last standard survey
- 2025-11-26
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (15 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2026-03-25Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
2026-01-14Severity E — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
2025-11-26Severity D — 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.
2025-11-26Severity D — potential for harmFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
2025-11-26Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
2025-11-26Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
2025-11-26Severity D — potential for harmAdministration Deficiencies
Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.
2025-11-26Severity D — potential for harmAdministration Deficiencies
Provide a neutral and fair arbitration process and agree to arbitrator and venue.
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
- ✓ Rehabilitation services
- ✓ Memory care
- ✓ Restaurant-style dining
- ✓ Chef-prepared meals
- ✓ Wellness programs
- ✓ Daily activities & events
Location
3 Harvest Circle, Lincoln, 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
We aggregate ratings across Google, Yelp, and verified families — and link back to every source so you can read more.
Verified family reviews
No verified family reviews yet for The Commons Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation.
Have a loved one here, or recently toured? Help other families by sharing your experience — we verify every review before it's published.
Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about The Commons Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation
How much does The Commons Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation cost?
The Commons Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Lincoln, 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 The Commons Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates The Commons Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation 5 out of 5 stars overall, including 4/5 for health inspections, 5/5 for staffing, 4/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at The Commons Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation?
Staff provide about 5.71 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 11.4% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at The Commons Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation?
The Commons Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation has 15 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-11-26). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does The Commons Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation have availability?
Typically 90% full (29 of 32 beds occupied on an average day). Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does The Commons Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation offer?
The Commons Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation in Lincoln, MA offers skilled nursing, continuing care (ccrc / life plan) and is licensed for 32 beds.
The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you
Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.
- Move-ins take time: assessments, paperwork, and preparation typically run 2–6 weeks in Cambridge.
- The best communities fill first: top-rated communities often run a waitlist — touring early holds your place in line.
- Touring costs nothing and commits you to nothing — but it turns a future emergency into a calm, informed choice.
Your next steps — this week
- 1Confirm the fitCheck the inspection record and staffing data on this page against your loved one's needs.
- 2Get exact pricing & availabilityRequest current rates for The Commons Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation — takes one minute, answered same day.
- 3Tour 2–3 communitiesCompare this community against two alternatives. Ask about staff turnover, all-in monthly cost, and care-plan changes.
- 4Hold a spotMost communities hold a residence with a small refundable deposit while you decide.
Data sources:CMS verifiedGoogleOfficial website
Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
Other top communities in Cambridge, MA
Bethany Skilled Nursing Facility
Scout 100Framingham, MA · 169 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
One of Framingham's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $14,050–$17,500/mo
View full evaluation →
Campion Health & Wellness, INC
Scout 100Weston, MA · 70 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
One of Weston's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $14,050–$17,500/mo
View full evaluation →