Linden Ponds
400 Linden Ponds Way, Hingham, MA 02043
Linden Ponds is a nursing home in Hingham, Massachusetts. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
CMS star ratings
- 4 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 3 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 4 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 5 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (781) 534-7088
- Last standard health inspection
- April 30, 2026 (6 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 132
- Residents per day, on average
- 62.4
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- Linden Ponds, INC.
- Chain
- Erickson Senior Living
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the Massachusetts average (6 vs 28).
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
CMS update of October 28, 2026
Fine
CMS changed the fine from February 11, 2026 from $12,735 to $8,278.
2 citations
Health inspection on April 30, 2026
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0565. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 21, 2026.
Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 21, 2026.
CMS update of April 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
2 citations
Health inspection on February 11, 2026
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.
25 of 341 Massachusetts homes (7%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2026.
Citation F0656. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 20, 2026.
Citation F0689. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 20, 2026.
Fine
February 11, 2026 (9 months ago)
CMS fine of $8,278 on February 11, 2026.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Ownership
CMS lists this home under a new chain.
CMS update of June 25, 2025
Ownership
CMS lists this home under a new chain.
CMS update of May 28, 2025
Ownership
CMS lists this home under a new chain.
1 citation
Health inspection on April 15, 2025
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Citation F0609. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 16, 2025.
CMS update of March 26, 2025
Name
CMS lists a new legal business name for this home.
1 citation
Health inspection on February 26, 2025
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 10, 2025.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Name
CMS lists a new legal business name for this home.
CMS update of October 30, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
CMS update of April 25, 2024
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- NATIONAL SENIOR COMMUNITIES, INC5% or greater direct ownership interest · 100% · since 01/14/2021
- ERICKSON SENIOR LIVING LLCOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 11/23/2020
- NATIONAL SENIOR COMMUNITIES, INCOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/14/2021
- BUTLER, RICHARDOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2014
- EMBLEY, MARKOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 10/27/2021
- GALANIS, CHRISTINAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 09/14/2020
- HALL, JOHNOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 04/30/2010
- MERKERT, ROBERTOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 03/26/2026
- STINER, PAMELAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 04/01/2024
- SWEETSER, CHRISTIANOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 03/01/2022
- TAM, JENNIFEROperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 04/12/2015
Questions
When was Linden Ponds last inspected?
CMS lists April 30, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Linden Ponds have?
CMS lists 6 health citations since February 26, 2025. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Linden Ponds been fined?
CMS lists 1 fine in the past three years, $8,278 in total.
What is the CMS star rating of Linden Ponds?
Its CMS overall star rating is 4 of 5.
Is Linden Ponds a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.