The Commons Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation
3 Harvest Circle · Lincoln, MA · 01773 · 7814306715
32 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Chain: Justliving Communities Part of a CCRC
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 5.71 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.85 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.97 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 11% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (15 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 25, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected May 7, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 14, 2026 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected February 16, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 26, 2025
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected January 8, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D November 26, 2025
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected January 8, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D November 26, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected January 8, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 26, 2025
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected January 8, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 26, 2025
Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.
Corrected January 8, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D November 26, 2025
Provide a neutral and fair arbitration process and agree to arbitrator and venue.
Corrected January 8, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D November 26, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 8, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D September 15, 2023
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected October 23, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 15, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected October 23, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 15, 2023
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected October 23, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 15, 2023
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Corrected October 23, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 15, 2023
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.
Corrected October 23, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D September 15, 2023
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected October 23, 2023 · Infection Control
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 225782 · certified since April 22, 2016. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.