CMS data snapshot: July 2026
Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Massachusetts. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.
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Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).
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Care One at Lexington is a 3-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Lexington, Massachusetts with 211 certified beds. It has been operating since 1985. Its overall CMS rating is 3 out of 5.
Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
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.
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
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, compartments for controlled drugs.
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Follow rules about disclosure of ownership requirements and tell the state agency about changes in ownership and/or administrative personnel.
+ 11 more deficiencies
Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.
Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.
| Name | Role | Type | Ownership % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| THCI OF MASSACHUSETTS, LLC | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | N/A | Jul 1, 2003 |
| CARE REALTY, LLC | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | N/A | Apr 30, 2002 |
| DES-I 2016 GRAT | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | N/A | Dec 1, 2021 |
| STRAUS, DANIEL | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Individual | 55% | Jul 1, 2003 |
| STRAUS, MOSHAEL | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Individual | N/A | Jul 1, 2003 |
| BARUCH, DAVID | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | Individual | N/A | Dec 1, 2021 |
| BARUCH, DAVID | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Dec 1, 2021 |
| HEALTHBRIDGE MANAGEMENT LLC | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Organization | N/A | Jul 1, 2003 |
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