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HomeMassachusettsThe Commons Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation

The Commons Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation

3 Harvest Circle, Lincoln, MA 017737814306715WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.3on Google(7 reviews)
5/5Much Above Average
Accepts Medicare Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Quality
3/5
Beds
32
certified

How The Commons Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Compares in Massachusetts

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.

CMS overall rating
5/5
MA average
3.0/5
Above state average
Health inspection rating
4/5
MA average
3.0/5
Above state average
Staffing rating
5/5
MA average
3.1/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
5.99 hrs/day
MA average
3.87 hrs/day
Above state average
RN hours per resident
1.77 hrs/day
MA average
0.65 hrs/day
Above state average
Staff turnover
17.1%
MA average
38.2%
Lower than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 5/5 overall CMS rating is above the Massachusetts average of 3.0/5.
Its 4/5 health inspection rating is above the Massachusetts average of 3.0/5.
Reported nursing time is 5.99 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 3.87.
Reported RN time is 1.77 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 0.65.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
0
deficiency citations
Inspected Oct 2, 2024
Most recent cycle
9
deficiency citations
Inspected Nov 26, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 9 more deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$14,296/mo
Massachusetts median
Private Room
$15,189/mo
Massachusetts median
Middlesex County 65+
255,404
15.7% of county
County Population
1,623,109
Middlesex County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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The Commons Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation is a 5-star Medicare certified nursing home in Lincoln, Massachusetts with 32 certified beds. It has been operating since 2016. Its overall CMS rating is 5 out of 5.

Beds
32
Avg Residents/Day
27.6
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Apr 22, 2016
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Middlesex
Last Inspection
Nov 26, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
9
Weighted Score
30.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (15)

F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Mar 25, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0842Potential for Harm

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Survey: Jan 14, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Nov 26, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: Nov 26, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0658Potential for Harm

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Survey: Nov 26, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0842Potential for Harm

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Survey: Nov 26, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0847Potential for Harm

Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.

Survey: Nov 26, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0848Potential for Harm

Provide a neutral and fair arbitration process and agree to arbitrator and venue.

Survey: Nov 26, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Nov 26, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0645Potential for Harm

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Survey: Sep 15, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Sep 15, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0677Potential for Harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey: Sep 15, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0699Potential for Harm

Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

Survey: Sep 15, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0761Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Sep 15, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0881Potential for Harm

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Survey: Sep 15, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.98 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN1.24 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN1.77 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing5.99 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total5.06 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.21 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
17.1%
RN Turnover
20.0%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
Non profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (34)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
NEW ENGLAND LIFE PLAN COMMUNITIES CORP5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Mar 27, 2023
UMB BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTERESTOrganizationN/AApr 1, 2023
BRADSHAW, LAWRENCEMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AMar 27, 2023
BROD, KATHRYNMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AMay 10, 2023
CARPENTER, JEFFREYMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AMar 27, 2023
CATIZONE, HEATHERMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJun 1, 2025
DANAHER, BRIANMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AMay 10, 2023
LAHTINEN, AIMEEMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/ASep 1, 2024
LEBLANC, REYNALDOMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJul 1, 2018
OCONNOR, ROBERTMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AOct 1, 2017
QUIGLEY, JAKEMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJun 1, 2025
ROBERTO, LAURIEMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/ASep 7, 2018
SAAD, PHILLIPPEMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AMar 23, 2023
BENCHMARK SENIOR LIVING LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AApr 22, 2016
NEW ENGLAND LIFE PLAN COMMUNITIES CORPOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AMar 27, 2023
BRADSHAW, LAWRENCEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMar 27, 2023
BROD, KATHRYNOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMay 10, 2023
CARPENTER, JEFFREYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMar 27, 2023
CATIZONE, HEATHEROPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJun 1, 2025
DANAHER, BRIANOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2021
LAHTINEN, AIMEEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ASep 1, 2024
LEBLANC, REYNALDOOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 1, 2018
OCONNOR, ROBERTOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AOct 7, 2017
QUIGLEY, JAKEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJun 12, 2023
ROBERTO, LAURIEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ASep 7, 2018
SAAD, PHILLIPPEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMar 27, 2023
BENCHMARK SENIOR LIVING LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AApr 22, 2016
CELTIC CONSULTING LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AMar 13, 2018
HEALTHPRO HERITAGE LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AApr 1, 2016
NEW ENGLAND LIFE PLAN COMMUNITIES CORPADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AMar 27, 2023
RSM US LLPADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AApr 22, 2016
DANAHER, BRIANADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ADec 22, 2021
OCONNOR, ROBERTADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AOct 7, 2017
ROBERTO, LAURIEADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AAug 7, 2025

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for The Commons Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation and nearby alternatives.

All Massachusetts facilities
The Commons Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation
Lincoln, MACurrent facility
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Care One at Concord
W Concord, MA2.7 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $7,901
Rivercrest Long Term Care
W Concord, MA3.0 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Campion Health & Wellness, INC
Weston, MA4.6 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Carleton-Willard Village Retirement & Nursing Ctr
Bedford, MA4.9 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: $25,497
Brookhaven at Lexington
Lexington, MA5.0 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
N/A
Recorded fines: None
Meadow Green Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Waltham, MA5.1 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $195,559
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
The Commons Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation
Lincoln, MA · Current facility
—5/54/55/5None recorded
Care One at Concord
W Concord, MA
2.7 mi4/54/52/5$7,901
Rivercrest Long Term Care
W Concord, MA
3.0 mi5/55/55/5None recorded
Campion Health & Wellness, INC
Weston, MA
4.6 mi5/55/55/5None recorded
Carleton-Willard Village Retirement & Nursing Ctr
Bedford, MA
4.9 mi5/53/55/5$25,497
Brookhaven at Lexington
Lexington, MA
5.0 mi5/55/5N/ANone recorded
Meadow Green Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Waltham, MA
5.1 mi1/52/51/5$195,559

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for The Commons Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation?▾
The Commons Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 4/5, staffing rating of 5/5, and quality measures rating of 3/5. This facility is rated above average.
How much does The Commons Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Massachusetts is $14,296/month for a semi-private room and $15,189/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). The Commons Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation participates in Medicare, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has The Commons Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation had any health inspection violations?▾
The Commons Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation had 9 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Nov 26, 2025). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at The Commons Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation?▾
The Commons Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation provides 5.99 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 1.77 RN hours, 1.24 LPN hours, and 2.98 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 17.1%.
How many beds does The Commons Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation have?▾
The Commons Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation has 32 certified beds with an average of 27.6 residents per day, resulting in approximately 86% occupancy. The facility is Non profit - Corporation owned and is part of the Justliving Communities chain.
Are there other nursing homes near The Commons Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Massachusetts. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about The Commons Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation?▾
On Google Maps, The Commons Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation has a rating of 4.3 out of 5 based on 7 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 5/5.

Part of Justliving Communities

This chain operates 2 facilities. View all →