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Pine Knoll Nursing Center

30 Watertown Street, Lexington, MA 02420 · 7818628151 · 81 certified beds

OverallNot rated
Health inspectionsNot rated
StaffingNot rated
Quality measuresNot rated
Special Focus: CMS lists this facility as SFF — among the facilities with the most serious ongoing compliance problems in the country.
Abuse icon: CMS flags this facility for an abuse citation in recent inspections.

Ownership

CMS lists no chain affiliation for this facility. Ownership type on record: For profit - Corporation.

Staffing (hours per resident per day)

Total nurse staffing: 3.39 (Massachusetts median: 3.71). RN hours: 0.65. Weekend total: 3.22.

Inspection deficiencies

All-time on record: 82 deficiency citations, including 5 at immediate-jeopardy level. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).

Survey dateDeficiencySev.TypeStatus
2026-03-02Provide 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. KHealthcorrected 2026-03-29
2026-03-02Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. HHealthcorrected 2026-03-29
2026-03-02Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. HHealthcorrected 2026-03-29
2026-03-02Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. HHealthcorrected 2026-03-29
2026-03-02Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident. HHealthcorrected 2026-03-29
2026-03-02Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. EHealthcorrected 2026-03-29
2026-03-02Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. EHealthcorrected 2026-03-29
2026-03-02Ensure 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. EHealthcorrected 2026-03-29
2026-03-02Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. EHealthcorrected 2026-03-29
2026-03-02Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. DHealthcorrected 2026-03-29
2026-03-02Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. DHealthcorrected 2026-03-29
2026-03-02Honor 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. DHealthcorrected 2026-03-29
2026-03-02Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. DHealthcorrected 2026-03-29
2026-03-02Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. DHealthcorrected 2026-03-29
2026-03-02Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. DHealthcorrected 2026-03-29
2026-03-02Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. DHealthcorrected 2026-03-29
2026-03-02Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. DHealthcorrected 2026-03-29
2026-03-02Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. DHealthcorrected 2026-03-29
2026-03-02Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. DHealthcorrected 2026-03-29
2026-03-02Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. DHealthcorrected 2026-03-29
2026-03-02Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. DHealthcorrected 2026-03-29
2026-03-02Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. DHealthcorrected 2026-03-29
2026-03-02Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. DHealthcorrected 2026-03-29
2026-03-02Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. DHealthcorrected 2026-03-29
2026-03-02Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. DHealthcorrected 2026-03-29
2026-03-02Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. DHealthcorrected 2026-03-29
2026-03-02Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. DHealthcorrected 2026-03-29
2026-03-02Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. DHealthcorrected 2026-03-29
2026-03-02Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. DHealthcorrected 2026-03-29
2026-03-02Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. DHealthcorrected 2026-03-29
2026-03-02Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. DHealthcorrected 2026-03-29
2026-03-02Educate 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. DHealthcorrected 2026-03-29
2026-03-02Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. BHealthcorrected 2026-03-29
2025-09-05Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs. EHealthcorrected 2025-09-25
2025-09-05Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. EHealthcorrected 2025-09-25
2025-09-05Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. DHealthcorrected 2025-09-25
2025-09-05Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. DHealthcorrected 2025-09-25
2025-09-05Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. DHealthcorrected 2025-09-25
2025-09-05Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. DHealthcorrected 2025-09-25
2025-09-05Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. DHealthcorrected 2025-09-25

Federal penalties

DateTypeAmount
2026-03-02Fine$327,700
2024-09-26Fine$219,077
2023-09-01Fine$21,970

Ownership & control records (CMS filings)

NameRoleType%Since
SWEENEY, MATTHEW5% Or Greater Direct Ownership InterestIndividual25%since 07/25/2024
WOODS, THOMAS5% Or Greater Direct Ownership InterestIndividual75%since 07/25/2024
SWEENEY, MATTHEWCorporate OfficerIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 07/31/2024
WOODS, THOMASCorporate OfficerIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 12/01/1999
GOUVEIA, JESSICAOperational/Managerial ControlIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 08/01/2024
MERCHANT, ASIFOperational/Managerial ControlIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 01/01/2014
SWEENEY, MATTHEWOperational/Managerial ControlIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 05/01/2018
WOODS, THOMASOperational/Managerial ControlIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 05/01/2018

Compare nearby (Middlesex County)

Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 225049. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.