Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
The Commons in Lincoln
The Commons in Lincoln is an Assisted Living Home in Massachusetts
The Commons in Lincoln is an Assisted Living Home in Massachusetts
The Commons in Lincoln
The Commons in Lincoln is an Assisted Living Home in Massachusetts
The Commons in Lincoln is an Assisted Living Home in Massachusetts
Overview of The Commons in Lincoln
Burrowed in the inviting neighborhood of Lincoln, MA, the Commons in Lincoln is an enticing senior living community offering professional care services. This community is accessible to Boston and its restaurants, music, museums and more. Spacious apartments and cottages are available for its residents tailore to their preferences and needs.
With its exceptional amenities and services, residents can enjoy a fine dining and housekeeping and linen services. Rejuvenate your body through its heated indoor pool and spa. Further self-care efforts by going to an on-site salon and barbershop. Meet new people and create enjoyable experiences at the walking trails and paths. Participate in various wellness and other social activities to boost endurance and engagement. With the Commons in Lincoln, seniors are assured of a classic retirement.
Quality ratings
Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Capacity and availability
Smaller home
May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Total beds
32
This home usually has availability
Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.
Occupancy rate
74.8%
Residents per day (avg)
25
Occupancy rate
74.8%
Residents per day (avg)
25
Who this home usually serves
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TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Short stays
Recovery
Medicare-covered care
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
71% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
20 days
Private pay
29% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
1 - 2 months
Finances and operations
Proprietary home
Corporation
Home revenue
$20.1M
Loss
-$14.4M
Proprietary home
Corporation
Home revenue
$20,093,666.00
Loss
$-14,352,288.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$8.4M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$26.0M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$34.4M
28 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 5 / 100
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
BBB Rating: F (Not Accredited)
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Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
Leadership
Contact:
Tom Grape, Chairperson/CEO
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed
Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Types of Care at The Commons in Lincoln
Assisted Living
Independent Living
Memory Care
Nursing Home
Living Spaces & Floor Plans
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Places of interest near The Commons in Lincoln
2.3 miles from city center
1 Harvest Cir, Lincoln, MA 01773
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Program
State Program Name
Eligibility
Benefits
Home Care Program
MassHealth Home Care
Official government program page
- General: Age 60+, Massachusetts resident, at risk of nursing home placement.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$1,500/month (individual, varies by region).
- Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual, excludes home, car).
- MA Specifics: Coordinated through Aging Services Access Points (ASAPs); high demand in urban areas.
- Services: In-home care (3-5 hours/day), homemaker services, respite care (up to 14 days/year), adult day care (~$75/day).
Frail Elder Waiver
Massachusetts Medicaid FE Waiver
Official government program page
- General: Age 65+, Massachusetts resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
- Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
- MA Specifics: Requires clinical eligibility determination.
- Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite care (240 hours/year), adult day care (~$75/day), home health services.
Senior Care Options (SCO)
Massachusetts Senior Care Options
Official government program page
- General: Age 65+, Massachusetts resident, eligible for MassHealth (Medicare optional), nursing home-level care need.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual); QIT allowed.
- Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home up to $713,000, car).
- MA Specifics: Not available in Dukes/Nantucket Counties; multiple SCO providers (e.g., CCA, Tufts).
- Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), medical care, respite (240 hours/year), adult
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
Massachusetts Medicare Savings Program (MassHealth Buy-In)
Official government program page
- General: Age 65+ or disabled, Massachusetts resident, Medicare Part A/B.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
- Asset Limits: $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
- MA Specifics: Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.
- Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite
Massachusetts NFCSP Respite Care
Official government program page
- General: Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Massachusetts resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
- Income Limits (2025): Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.
- Asset Limits: Not assessed; need-based.
- MA Specifics: 27 ASAPs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.
- Services: Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year), adult day care ($60/day), caregiver training, supplies (~$500/year).
Prescription Advantage
Massachusetts Prescription Advantage
Official government program page
- General: Age 65+ or disabled, Massachusetts resident, enrolled in Medicare Part D (or ineligible for Medicare).
- Income Limits (2025): No strict limit; copays vary by income (~$24,980-$75,000/year individual).
- Asset Limits: Not assessed.
- MA Specifics: Supplements Medicare Part D; no enrollment fee for low-income.
- Services: Covers prescription copays ($5-$40/drug), fills coverage gaps, catastrophic cost protection ($4,000+ covered).
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
Massachusetts SCSEP
Official government program page
- General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Massachusetts resident.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
- Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.
- MA Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.
- Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$15/hour), job placement.
VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits
Massachusetts VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound
- General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Massachusetts resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
- Income Limits (2025): Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
- Asset Limits: ~$155,356 (net worth limit).
- MA Specifics: High veteran demand statewide.
- Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).
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MassHealth Home Care
Home Care Program
Requirements:
General:Age 60+, Massachusetts resident, at risk of nursing home placement.
Income Limits (2025):~$1,500/month (individual, varies by region).- Asset Limits:$2,000 (individual, excludes home, car).
MA Specifics:Coordinated through Aging Services Access Points (ASAPs); high demand in urban areas.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: In-home care (3-5 hours/day), homemaker services, respite care (up to 14 days/year), adult day care (~$75/day).
Massachusetts Medicaid FE Waiver
Frail Elder Waiver
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+, Massachusetts resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
- Income Limits (2025):~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
- Asset Limits:$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
- MA Specifics:Requires clinical eligibility determination.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite care (240 hours/year), adult day care (~$75/day), home health services.
Massachusetts Senior Care Options
Senior Care Options (SCO)
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+, Massachusetts resident, eligible for MassHealth (Medicare optional), nursing home-level care need.
- Income Limits (2025):~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual); QIT allowed.
- Asset Limits:$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home up to $713,000, car).
- MA Specifics:Not available in Dukes/Nantucket Counties; multiple SCO providers (e.g., CCA, Tufts).
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), medical care, respite (240 hours/year), adult
Massachusetts Medicare Savings Program (MassHealth Buy-In)
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+ or disabled, Massachusetts resident, Medicare Part A/B.
- Income Limits (2025):~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
- Asset Limits:$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
- MA Specifics:Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Massachusetts NFCSP Respite Care
National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite
Requirements:
- General:Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Massachusetts resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
- Income Limits (2025):Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.
- Asset Limits:Not assessed; need-based.
- MA Specifics:27 ASAPs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year), adult day care ($60/day), caregiver training, supplies (~$500/year).
Massachusetts Prescription Advantage
Prescription Advantage
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+ or disabled, Massachusetts resident, enrolled in Medicare Part D (or ineligible for Medicare).
- Income Limits (2025):No strict limit; copays vary by income (~$24,980-$75,000/year individual).
- Asset Limits:Not assessed.
- MA Specifics:Supplements Medicare Part D; no enrollment fee for low-income.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Covers prescription copays ($5-$40/drug), fills coverage gaps, catastrophic cost protection ($4,000+ covered).
Massachusetts SCSEP
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Massachusetts resident.
- Income Limits (2025):~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
- Asset Limits:Not specified; income-focused.
- MA Specifics:Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$15/hour), job placement.
Massachusetts VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound
VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Massachusetts resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
- Income Limits (2025):Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
- Asset Limits:~$155,356 (net worth limit).
- MA Specifics:High veteran demand statewide.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).
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