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The Commons Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation
3 Harvest Circle, Lincoln, MA 01773
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.
The Commons Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation, in Lincoln, Massachusetts, is certified for 32 beds under non-profit, corporation ownership and belongs to the Justliving Communities chain.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the Massachusetts median of 3; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 5 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 15 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (9, 0, 6 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 46.9 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 21.7.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 6.0 hours per resident per day (1.8 RN), above the Massachusetts median of 3.7; nursing staff turnover is 17.1%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Middlesex Co. median | Massachusetts median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 15 | 27 | 27 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 46.9 | 24.7 | 21.7 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 6.0 | 3.8 | 3.7 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.8 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 17.1% | 33.0% | 37.7% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $8,512 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (72 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: 26 Nov 2025, 2 Oct 2024.
Severity mix: D ×14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Mar 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 7 May 2026 |
| 14 Jan 2026 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | Complaint investigation | 16 Feb 2026 |
| 26 Nov 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard survey | 8 Jan 2026 |
| 26 Nov 2025 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Standard survey | 8 Jan 2026 |
| 26 Nov 2025 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 8 Jan 2026 |
| 26 Nov 2025 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 8 Jan 2026 |
| 26 Nov 2025 | F0847 | Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse. | D | Standard survey | 8 Jan 2026 |
| 26 Nov 2025 | F0848 | Provide a neutral and fair arbitration process and agree to arbitrator and venue. | D | Standard survey | 8 Jan 2026 |
| 26 Nov 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 8 Jan 2026 |
| 15 Sep 2023 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Standard survey | 23 Oct 2023 |
| 15 Sep 2023 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 23 Oct 2023 |
| 15 Sep 2023 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 23 Oct 2023 |
| 15 Sep 2023 | F0699 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | D | Standard survey | 23 Oct 2023 |
| 15 Sep 2023 | 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 | 23 Oct 2023 |
| 15 Sep 2023 | F0881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | D | Standard survey | 23 Oct 2023 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Massachusetts average. Turnover: nursing staff 17.1%, RNs 20.0%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Massachusetts median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 5.0% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 4.2% | 3.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.6% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 24.2% | 3.8% | 4.2% |
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: Nelp-Commons, Llc. Chain: Justliving Communities (2 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| New England Life Plan Communities Corp | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 03/27/2023 |
| Umb Bank National Association | 5% or greater mortgage interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2023 |
| Benchmark Senior Living LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/22/2016 |
| New England Life Plan Communities Corp | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/27/2023 |
| Benchmark Senior Living LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/22/2016 |
| Celtic Consulting LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/13/2018 |
| Healthpro Heritage LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2016 |
| New England Life Plan Communities Corp | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/27/2023 |
| Rsm Us LLP | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/22/2016 |
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 Middlesex County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aberjona Rehabilitation and Nursing Center | Winchester | 123 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 4.9 | — | 15 May 2024 |
| Bear Hill Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center | Stoneham | 169 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 27 | 16.0 | $16K | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Bethany Skilled Nursing Facility | Framingham | 169 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2.4 | $9K | 26 Sep 2024 |
| Brookhaven At Lexington | Lexington | 49 | 5 | 5 | — | 4 | 8.2 | — | 22 Oct 2024 |
| Campion Health & Wellness, Inc | Weston | 70 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1.4 | — | 12 Apr 2023 |
| Care One At Wilmington | Wilmington | 132 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3.0 | — | 31 Jul 2025 |
| Carleton-Willard Village Retirement & Nursing Ctr | Bedford | 179 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 6.1 | $25K | 10 Jun 2025 |
| D'Youville Care For Advanced Therapy | Lowell | 33 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 15.2 | — | 9 Apr 2024 |
All 72 facilities in Middlesex County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has The Commons Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation been cited for?
15 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Massachusetts median is 27 per facility.
Has The Commons Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at The Commons Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 6.0 hours per resident per day against a Massachusetts median of 3.7 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates The Commons Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation?
It is part of the Justliving Communities chain. Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include New England Life Plan Communities Corp, Benchmark Senior Living LLC and New England Life Plan Communities Corp. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was The Commons Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 25 Mar 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 26 Nov 2025.
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.