Nursing homes › Massachusetts › Care One at Lexington
178 Lowell Street, Lexington, MA 02420 · 6179018365 · 211 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Careone, a group operating 37 facilities in 4 states. Group record: average rating 3.4/5, 1 abuse citation icons, 0 facilities on the Special Focus list, $537,353 in federal fines. This facility rates below its group average (3.4/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.55 (Massachusetts median: 3.71). RN hours: 0.79. Weekend total: 3.31. Nursing staff turnover: 13%.
All-time on record: 41 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-24 | Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods. | E | Health | corrected 2026-01-19 |
| 2025-12-24 | 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. | E | Health | corrected 2026-01-19 |
| 2025-12-24 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Health | corrected 2026-01-19 |
| 2025-12-24 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2026-01-19 |
| 2025-12-24 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Health | corrected 2026-01-19 |
| 2025-12-24 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Health | corrected 2026-01-19 |
| 2025-12-24 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Health | corrected 2026-01-19 |
| 2025-12-24 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Health | corrected 2026-01-19 |
| 2024-12-30 | 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. | E | Health | corrected 2025-02-03 |
| 2024-12-30 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Health | corrected 2025-02-03 |
| 2024-12-30 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | Health | corrected 2025-02-03 |
| 2024-12-30 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Health | corrected 2025-02-03 |
| 2024-12-30 | Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways. | E | Health | corrected 2025-02-03 |
| 2024-12-30 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Health | corrected 2025-02-03 |
| 2024-12-30 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Health | corrected 2025-02-03 |
| 2024-12-30 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Health | corrected 2025-02-03 |
| 2024-12-30 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Health | corrected 2025-02-03 |
| 2024-12-30 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Health | corrected 2025-02-03 |
| 2024-12-30 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Health | corrected 2025-02-03 |
| 2024-12-30 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Health | corrected 2025-02-03 |
| 2024-12-30 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Health | corrected 2025-02-03 |
| 2024-12-30 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2025-02-03 |
| 2024-12-30 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Health | corrected 2025-02-03 |
| 2024-12-30 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Health | corrected 2025-02-03 |
| 2024-12-30 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Health | corrected 2025-02-03 |
| 2024-12-30 | 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 | Health | corrected 2025-02-03 |
| 2024-12-30 | Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. | D | Health | corrected 2025-02-03 |
| 2024-12-30 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | D | Health | corrected 2025-02-03 |
| 2024-12-30 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | C | Health | corrected 2025-02-03 |
| 2024-12-30 | Follow rules about disclosure of ownership requirements and tell the state agency about changes in ownership and/or administrative personnel. | B | Health | corrected 2025-02-03 |
| 2024-01-11 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | complaint | corrected 2024-02-06 |
| 2024-01-11 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | D | complaint | corrected 2023-11-06 |
| 2024-01-11 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Health | corrected 2024-02-06 |
| 2024-01-11 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Health | corrected 2024-02-06 |
| 2024-01-11 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Health | corrected 2024-02-06 |
| 2024-01-11 | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | D | Health | corrected 2024-02-06 |
| 2024-01-11 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Health | corrected 2024-02-06 |
| 2024-01-11 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | D | Health | corrected 2024-02-06 |
| 2024-01-11 | 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 | Health | corrected 2024-02-06 |
| 2024-01-11 | Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident. | D | Health | corrected 2024-02-06 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-01-11 | Fine | $51,765 |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| THCI OF MASSACHUSETTS, LLC | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 07/01/2003 |
| CARE REALTY, LLC | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 04/30/2002 |
| DES-I 2016 GRAT | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 12/01/2021 |
| STRAUS, DANIEL | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Individual | 55% | since 07/01/2003 |
| STRAUS, MOSHAEL | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Individual | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 07/01/2003 |
| BARUCH, DAVID | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/01/2021 |
| HEALTHBRIDGE MANAGEMENT LLC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/01/2003 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 225288. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.