Brookhaven at Lexington
1010 Waltham Street, Lexington, MA 02421
Brookhaven at Lexington is a nursing home in Lexington, 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
- 5 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 5 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 4 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 5 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (781) 863-9660
- Last standard health inspection
- November 24, 2025 (11 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 49
- Residents per day, on average
- 10.7
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- Symmes Life Care, INC.
- Chain
- Not listed by CMS
- Takes part in
- Medicare
Fewer health citations than the Massachusetts average (4 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
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from not rated by CMS to 4 of 5.
7 citations
Fire safety inspection on November 24, 2025
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation E0037. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 30, 2025.
Citation K0293. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 15, 2025.
Citation K0324. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 17, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for K0324 2 times since 2024.
Citation K0353. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 30, 2025.
Citation K0712. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 30, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for K0712 2 times since 2024.
Citation K0914. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 30, 2026.
Citation K0918. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 16, 2026.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to not rated by CMS.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from not rated by CMS to 4 of 5.
CMS update of October 30, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to not rated by CMS.
3 citations
Health inspection on October 22, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal 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 November 23, 2024.
Citation F0658. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 23, 2024.
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 November 23, 2024.
4 citations
Fire safety inspection on October 22, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0131. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 10, 2025.
Citation K0324. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 20, 2024.
Citation K0345. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 13, 2024.
Citation K0712. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 13, 2024.
1 citation
Health inspection on October 11, 2023
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0759. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 13, 2023.
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- FREEHLING, JAMESOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 12/14/2004
- KIRPATRICK, SUSANNAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 09/01/2013
- NOE, CHERIEOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 08/15/2012
- RISOM, FURTUNAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 07/10/2023
Questions
When was Brookhaven at Lexington last inspected?
CMS lists November 24, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Brookhaven at Lexington have?
CMS lists 4 health citations since October 11, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Brookhaven at Lexington been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
What is the CMS star rating of Brookhaven at Lexington?
Its CMS overall star rating is 5 of 5.
Is Brookhaven at Lexington a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.