Nursing homes › Massachusetts › Pine Knoll Nursing Center
30 Watertown Street, Lexington, MA 02420 · (781) 862-8151 · 81 certified beds
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CMS lists no chain affiliation for this facility. Ownership type on record: For profit - Corporation.
Total nurse staffing: 3.39 (Massachusetts median: 3.70). RN hours: 0.65. Weekend total: 3.22.
In the downloaded CMS dataset: 82 deficiency citations, including 5 at immediate-jeopardy level. Below: up to 40 most recent citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-02 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | K | Health | corrected 2026-03-29 |
| 2026-03-02 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | H | Health | corrected 2026-03-29 |
| 2026-03-02 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | H | Health | corrected 2026-03-29 |
| 2026-03-02 | Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. | H | Health | corrected 2026-03-29 |
| 2026-03-02 | Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident. | H | Health | corrected 2026-03-29 |
| 2026-03-02 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | E | Health | corrected 2026-03-29 |
| 2026-03-02 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | E | Health | corrected 2026-03-29 |
| 2026-03-02 | 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. | E | Health | corrected 2026-03-29 |
| 2026-03-02 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Health | corrected 2026-03-29 |
| 2026-03-02 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Health | corrected 2026-03-29 |
| 2026-03-02 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Health | corrected 2026-03-29 |
| 2026-03-02 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2026-03-29 |
| 2026-03-02 | Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. | D | Health | corrected 2026-03-29 |
| 2026-03-02 | 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 2026-03-29 |
| 2026-03-02 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Health | corrected 2026-03-29 |
| 2026-03-02 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Health | corrected 2026-03-29 |
| 2026-03-02 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Health | corrected 2026-03-29 |
| 2026-03-02 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | D | Health | corrected 2026-03-29 |
| 2026-03-02 | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | D | Health | corrected 2026-03-29 |
| 2026-03-02 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Health | corrected 2026-03-29 |
| 2026-03-02 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Health | corrected 2026-03-29 |
| 2026-03-02 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Health | corrected 2026-03-29 |
| 2026-03-02 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Health | corrected 2026-03-29 |
| 2026-03-02 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | D | Health | corrected 2026-03-29 |
| 2026-03-02 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. | D | Health | corrected 2026-03-29 |
| 2026-03-02 | Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. | D | Health | corrected 2026-03-29 |
| 2026-03-02 | 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 2026-03-29 |
| 2026-03-02 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Health | corrected 2026-03-29 |
| 2026-03-02 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | D | Health | corrected 2026-03-29 |
| 2026-03-02 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | D | Health | corrected 2026-03-29 |
| 2026-03-02 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | corrected 2026-03-29 |
| 2026-03-02 | Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. | D | Health | corrected 2026-03-29 |
| 2026-03-02 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | B | Health | corrected 2026-03-29 |
| 2025-09-05 | Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs. | E | Health | corrected 2025-09-25 |
| 2025-09-05 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | E | Health | corrected 2025-09-25 |
| 2025-09-05 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Health | corrected 2025-09-25 |
| 2025-09-05 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Health | corrected 2025-09-25 |
| 2025-09-05 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Health | corrected 2025-09-25 |
| 2025-09-05 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Health | corrected 2025-09-25 |
| 2025-09-05 | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. | D | Health | corrected 2025-09-25 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-02 | Fine | $213,005 |
| 2024-09-26 | Fine | $219,077 |
| 2023-09-01 | Fine | $21,970 |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SWEENEY, MATTHEW | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Individual | 25% | since 07/25/2024 |
| WOODS, THOMAS | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Individual | 75% | since 07/25/2024 |
| SWEENEY, MATTHEW | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/31/2024 |
| WOODS, THOMAS | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/01/1999 |
| GOUVEIA, JESSICA | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/01/2024 |
| MERCHANT, ASIF | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2014 |
| SWEENEY, MATTHEW | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/01/2018 |
| WOODS, THOMAS | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/01/2018 |
How to cite this page: CareRecords, “Pine Knoll Nursing Center — compliance, penalty and ownership record” (CCN 225049), compiled from the CMS Provider Data Catalog, August 2026 release. https://carerecords.org/nursing-home/pine-knoll-nursing-center-lexington-ma/
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (August 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 225049. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.