The home failed to safeguard residents’ private information and keep each resident’s medical records properly maintained. Cited January 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 842 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: E
Nursing home report
THE COMMONS SKILLED NURSING & REHABILITATION
LINCOLN, MA · Medicare-certified · 32 beds
In good standing
Non-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
5 of 5 overall
5 of 5 stars overall. Strong staffing and inspection results, with staffing at 5.99 hours per resident per day above the 4.1 federal benchmark; no fines in the last 24 months, though quality measures are lower at 3 of 5 stars and recent inspection citations were noted.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
5.9917 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: March 25, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 5.9917.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 1.77
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.24
- Nurse aides
- 2.98
- Weekend nursing
- 5.06
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 17%
Registered nurse turnover: 20%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Residents with a fall causing major injury
—4.2%—
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
—24.2%—
Residents with a urinary tract infection
—5%—
Residents who were physically restrained
—0%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
—4.3%—
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0.9%0.8%No change
Residents with depressive symptoms
—0%—
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
—83.3%—
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—89.7%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
68.4%90.3%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited March 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: D
The home failed to promptly report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and share the investigation results with the proper authorities. Cited November 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 609 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: D
The home failed to respond appropriately to all reported abuse or neglect concerns. Cited November 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 610 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: D
The nursing home failed to provide services that met professional standards of quality. Cited November 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 658 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(3) — S/S: D
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 7 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
Recent ownership change · May 1, 2023
Now operated by The Commons Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation, previously Benchmark Senior Living at the Commons in Lincoln, Skilled Nursing Fac.
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of JUSTLIVING COMMUNITIES · 2 homes · 5 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 27.6 residents on an average day (86% of 32 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 10 years
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.