The Commons Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation
3 Harvest Circle, Lincoln, MA 01773
The Commons Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation is a nursing home in Lincoln, 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
- 4 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 5 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 4 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (781) 430-6715
- Last standard health inspection
- November 26, 2025 (11 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 32
- Residents per day, on average
- 27.8
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- Nelp-Commons, LLC
- Chain
- Justliving Communities
- Takes part in
- Medicare
Fewer health citations than the Massachusetts average (15 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 quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of July 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
1 citation
Health inspection on March 25, 2026
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 7, 2026.
CMS update of March 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS health inspection 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 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Ownership
CMS lists this home under a new chain.
Staffing
Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 6.5 to 5.3 hours per resident per day.
1 citation
Health inspection on January 14, 2026
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Citation F0842. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 16, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0842 2 times since 2025.
7 citations
Health inspection on November 26, 2025
CMS lists this as a standard 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 January 8, 2026.
Citation F0610. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 8, 2026.
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 January 8, 2026.
Citation F0842. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 8, 2026.
Citation F0847. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 8, 2026.
Citation F0848. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide a neutral and fair arbitration process and agree to arbitrator and venue.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 8, 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 January 8, 2026.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of April 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
CMS update of October 30, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
3 citations
Fire safety inspection on October 2, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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 December 6, 2024.
Citation K0324. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 6, 2024.
Citation K0372. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 6, 2024.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
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.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Staffing
Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 6.4 to 4.2 hours per resident per day.
CMS update of June 26, 2024
Changed ownership in the last 12 months
CMS no longer shows a change of ownership in the past 12 months.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
6 citations
Health inspection on September 15, 2023
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0645. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
CMS lists it as corrected on October 23, 2023.
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 October 23, 2023.
Citation F0677. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 23, 2023.
Citation F0699. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 23, 2023.
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 October 23, 2023.
Citation F0881. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 23, 2023.
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- NEW ENGLAND LIFE PLAN COMMUNITIES CORP5% or greater direct ownership interest · 100% · since 03/27/2023
- BENCHMARK SENIOR LIVING LLCOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 04/22/2016
- NEW ENGLAND LIFE PLAN COMMUNITIES CORPOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 03/27/2023
- BRADSHAW, LAWRENCEOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 03/27/2023
- BROD, KATHRYNOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 05/10/2023
- CARPENTER, JEFFREYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 03/27/2023
- CATIZONE, HEATHEROperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 06/01/2025
- DANAHER, BRIANOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2021
- LAHTINEN, AIMEEOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 09/01/2024
- LEBLANC, REYNALDOOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 07/01/2018
- OCONNOR, ROBERTOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 10/07/2017
- QUIGLEY, JAKEOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 06/12/2023
- ROBERTO, LAURIEOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 09/07/2018
- SAAD, PHILLIPPEOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 03/27/2023
Questions
When was The Commons Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation last inspected?
CMS lists November 26, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does The Commons Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation have?
CMS lists 15 health citations since September 15, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has The Commons Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
What is the CMS star rating of The Commons Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation?
Its CMS overall star rating is 5 of 5.
Is The Commons Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.