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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Waterview Lodge Llc, Rehabilitation & Healthcare
250 West Union Street, Ashland, MA 01721 · Middlesex County
Waterview Lodge in Ashland provides HealthCare and Rehailitation services like no other.
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GoodHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates good.
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Availability outlookModerate availability
Typically 76% full — openings are usually available.
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 solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Ashland
Waterview Lodge Llc, Rehabilitation & Healthcare is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Ashland, MA, with 103 certified beds and an average of about 79 residents per day.
Medicare rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall — right around the national average. Component ratings: 2/5 on health inspections, 5/5 on staffing, 3/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 3.89 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.63 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 11.3%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 13 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.
Strengths
- ✓Low staff turnover (continuity of care)
- ✓No federal fines on record
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •Below-average health-inspection rating
- •Below-average nurse staffing (3.89 hrs/resident/day)
- •13 deficiencies at last survey
Best for: Families weighing a dependable, mid-rated skilled nursing option in Ashland, especially when location or Medicaid acceptance matters.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 103
- Avg. residents/day
- 79
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Part of a chain
- Independent
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 225598
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 |
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
- 3.89
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.63
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 11.3%
- 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)
- 13
- Federal fines
- None on record
- Total penalties
- 0
- Last standard survey
- 2026-02-25
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (37 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2026-02-25Severity F — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
2026-02-25Severity E — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
2026-02-25Severity E — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
2026-02-25Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
2026-02-25Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
2026-02-25Severity D — potential for harmFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
2026-02-25Severity 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.
2026-02-25Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
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
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
- ✓ Physical therapy
- ✓ Occupational therapy
- ✓ Rehabilitation services
- ✓ Respite / short-term stays
- ✓ On-site salon / barber
- ✓ Library
- ✓ Private rooms available
- ✓ Studio apartments
Location
250 West Union Street, Ashland, MA
- Monday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Saturday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Sunday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Reviews & reputation
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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about Waterview Lodge Llc, Rehabilitation & Healthcare
How much does Waterview Lodge Llc, Rehabilitation & Healthcare cost?
Waterview Lodge Llc, Rehabilitation & Healthcare does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Ashland, 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 Waterview Lodge Llc, Rehabilitation & Healthcare's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Waterview Lodge Llc, Rehabilitation & Healthcare 3 out of 5 stars overall, including 2/5 for health inspections, 5/5 for staffing, 3/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Waterview Lodge Llc, Rehabilitation & Healthcare?
Staff provide about 3.89 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 11.3% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Waterview Lodge Llc, Rehabilitation & Healthcare?
Waterview Lodge Llc, Rehabilitation & Healthcare has 37 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2026-02-25). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Waterview Lodge Llc, Rehabilitation & Healthcare have availability?
Typically 76% full — openings are usually available. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Waterview Lodge Llc, Rehabilitation & Healthcare offer?
Waterview Lodge Llc, Rehabilitation & Healthcare in Ashland, MA offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 103 beds.
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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