Care One At Lexington
Lexington, MA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 225288) · 211 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 1 totaling $51,765
Phone: (617) 901-8365 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Care One At Lexington has a CMS overall rating of 3 stars, which is at the Massachusetts state average of 3.04 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars, and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Care One At Lexington reports 3.55 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.79 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 13.0%.
Care One At Lexington has 1 federal fine on record totaling $51,765.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed in the Special Focus program.
About this facility
Care One At Lexington is a for-profit nursing home in Lexington, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since July 24, 1985. The facility maintains 211 certified beds with an average daily census of 157.2 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Care One At Lexington holds an overall rating of 3 stars, which is at the Massachusetts state average of 3.04 stars. Component ratings include a 2-star health inspection rating, a 5-star quality measure rating, and a 4-star staffing rating.
Total nurse staffing averages 3.55 hours per resident per day, including 0.79 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 13.0%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $51,765.00 for this facility, with 0 payment denials on record.
Care One At Lexington is part of the Careone chain, which operates 37 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 3.4 stars. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Families should note the health inspection component (2 stars) is below the overall rating and should review the full inspection history on Medicare Care Compare before making a decision. Data reflects the most recent CMS Care Compare release.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Care One At Lexington has an overall CMS rating of 3 stars, which is at the Massachusetts state average of 3.04 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.55 hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 and 13.0% nursing turnover.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 1 fine totaling $51,765.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon is displayed for this facility, and it is not designated as a Special Focus facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 211 certified beds with an average of 157.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation and part of the Careone chain, which has 37 facilities with an average rating of 3.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since July 24, 1985.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, quality measures, and staffing; this facility scores 3, 2, 5, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; please contact the facility at 6179018365 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; please contact the facility at 6179018365 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/225288?state=MA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.