Pine Knoll Nursing Center
Lexington, MA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 225049) · 81 certified beds
Health inspection: — · Quality measures: — · Staffing: —
Federal fines: 3 totaling $454,052
Phone: (781) 862-8151 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published an overall star rating for Pine Knoll Nursing Center, so it cannot be compared to the Massachusetts state average of 3.04 stars, and health inspection and staffing star ratings were not reported either.
Pine Knoll Nursing Center reports total nurse staffing of about 3.39 hours per resident per day, including roughly 0.65 RN hours per resident per day; a staffing star rating and turnover percentage were not reported by CMS in this data.
Pine Knoll Nursing Center has 3 federal fines on record totaling $454,052.00, with no payment denials; CMS also displays its abuse icon for this facility and has designated it a Special Focus Facility due to a history of persistent quality problems.
About this facility
Pine Knoll Nursing Center is a for-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Lexington, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, first approved for Medicare and Medicaid certification in 1967. It is certified for 81 beds and reports an average daily census of 69.4 residents. The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
According to CMS Care Compare, Pine Knoll does not currently have a published overall star rating, so it cannot be compared numerically against the Massachusetts state average overall rating of 3.04 stars. Individual component ratings for health inspections, quality measures, and staffing were not provided in this data set. Reported staffing levels show total nurse staffing of approximately 3.39 hours per resident per day, including about 0.65 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover figures were not provided.
On penalties, CMS records show 3 federal fines totaling $454,052.00 against this facility, with 0 payment denials. CMS also displays its abuse icon for Pine Knoll Nursing Center, meaning a citation related to abuse has been identified in its inspection history; families should review the full inspection record on Care Compare directly. In addition, Pine Knoll is designated a CMS Special Focus Facility (SFF), meaning CMS has identified it as having a history of persistent quality problems and it is subject to more frequent inspections than typical facilities. No chain affiliation data was provided, and there has been no ownership change in the past 12 months. Prospective families should verify current status directly on Medicare Care Compare, as data reflects a specific vintage and can change.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
CMS has not published an overall star rating for Pine Knoll Nursing Center, so no comparison to the Massachusetts state average of 3.04 stars is available.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Pine Knoll Nursing Center accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.39 hours per resident per day, with roughly 0.65 RN hours per resident per day; turnover data was not provided.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 3 fines totaling $454,052.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
Yes, CMS displays its abuse icon for this facility and has designated it a Special Focus Facility (SFF), indicating a history of persistent quality problems and increased inspection oversight.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Pine Knoll Nursing Center is certified for 81 beds and has an average daily census of 69.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation; no chain affiliation data was provided in the available records.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on January 1, 1967.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; for Pine Knoll, only staffing hour figures were reported, and no star ratings were available in this data.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This information was not included in the available data; contact the facility at (781) 862-8151 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not include tour guidance; contact the facility at (781) 862-8151 to arrange a visit and ask about current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current ratings and inspection reports at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/225049?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.