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Linden Ponds
400 Linden Ponds Way, Hingham, MA 02043
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Certified for 132 beds, Linden Ponds serves Hingham in Plymouth County, Massachusetts and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 2009.
CMS gives it 4 of 5 stars overall, above the Massachusetts median of 3; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 4 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 6 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (4, 2, 0 by cycle, most recent first), 2 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 4.5 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 21.7.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $13K.
Reported nurse staffing is 5.2 hours per resident per day (0.8 RN), above the Massachusetts median of 3.7; nursing staff turnover is 41.0%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Plymouth Co. median | Massachusetts median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 6 | 21 | 27 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 4.5 | 16.7 | 21.7 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 5.2 | 3.5 | 3.7 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 41.0% | 38.5% | 37.7% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $12,735 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (27 in the county, 341 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Massachusetts average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 30 Apr 2026, 26 Feb 2025.
Severity mix: G ×2 D ×3 E ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Apr 2026 | F0565 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. | E | Standard survey | 21 May 2026 |
| 30 Apr 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 21 May 2026 |
| 11 Feb 2026 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | G | Complaint investigation | 20 Jan 2026 |
| 11 Feb 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 20 Jan 2026 |
| 15 Apr 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 16 Apr 2025 |
| 26 Feb 2025 | F0761 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 10 Mar 2025 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Feb 2026 | Fine | $12,735 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Massachusetts average. Turnover: nursing staff 41.0%, RNs 53.3%; 1 administrator left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Massachusetts median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 15.6% | 15.4% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 1.7% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 2.7% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 6.3% | 3.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 20.2% | 14.4% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 5.2% | 3.8% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 6.3% | 19.6% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: non-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Linden Ponds, Inc.. Chain: Erickson Senior Living (17 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Senior Communities, Inc | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 01/14/2021 |
| Erickson Senior Living LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/23/2020 |
| National Senior Communities, Inc | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/14/2021 |
| Erickson Senior Living LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/13/2025 |
| National Senior Communities, Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/14/2021 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Plymouth County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bay Path At Duxbury Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr | Duxbury | 120 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3.3 | — | 9 Jul 2024 |
| Life Care Center of Plymouth | Plymouth | 150 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 4.0 | — | 5 Apr 2022 |
| Life Care Center of the South Shore | Scituate | 117 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 11 | 9.4 | — | 21 Apr 2026 |
| Life Care Center of West Bridgewater | West Bridgewater | 150 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 11 | 7.3 | — | 24 Sep 2024 |
| Queen Anne Nursing Home, Inc | Hingham | 106 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 21 | 19.8 | — | 5 Jun 2024 |
| Southwood At Norwell Nursing Ctr | Norwell | 142 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 7.0 | — | 2 Jan 2026 |
| Webster Park Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center | Rockland | 110 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 14 | 12.7 | — | 6 Apr 2026 |
| Alliance Health At West Acres | Brockton | 138 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 16 | 11.6 | — | 19 Sep 2025 |
All 27 facilities in Plymouth County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Linden Ponds been cited for?
6 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 2 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Massachusetts median is 27 per facility.
Has Linden Ponds been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $13K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Linden Ponds compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 5.2 hours per resident per day against a Massachusetts median of 3.7 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Linden Ponds?
It is part of the Erickson Senior Living chain. Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include National Senior Communities, Inc, Erickson Senior Living LLC and National Senior Communities, Inc. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Linden Ponds last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 30 Apr 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 30 Apr 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.