Total health inspections
2
Massachusetts average 4.5
Last Health inspection on Sep 2023
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
Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Massachusetts, MA
CMS overall rating
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Commons in Lincoln
Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Massachusetts, MA
CMS overall rating
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Commons in Lincoln accepts Medicare and private pay.
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
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Staffing hours breakdown
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
Total nursing care / resident
This home is ranked 3rd out of 89 homes in Massachusetts. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
This home is ranked 3rd out of 89 homes in Massachusetts. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
6h 31m per day
Rank #3 / 89Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 3rd out of 89 homes in Massachusetts. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Massachusetts average, with a ranking across 89 Massachusetts SNFs. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
vs Massachusetts avg
+52%
Standout metric
Weekend Total Nursing is +62% above state avg
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
|
Weekend Total Nursing
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 5h 38m per day | ▲ 62% State avg: 3h 29m per day · National avg: 3h 25m per day |
Types of Care at The Commons in Lincoln
Assisted Living
Independent Living
Memory Care
Nursing Home
Capacity and availability
This home usually has availability
Occupancy rate
74.8%
Rank #65 / 92Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 65th out of 92 homes in Massachusetts. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Massachusetts average, with its Statewide rank out of 92. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Avg. Length of Stay
25 days
28 years in operation Rank #56 / 180Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 56th out of 180 homes in Massachusetts. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Massachusetts SNFs. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 5 / 100 Rank #486 / 499Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 486th out of 499 homes in Massachusetts. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Massachusetts SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
BBB Rating: F (Not Accredited)
An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
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Low Income Rooms
Yes/No from payment or funding tags indicating low-income accessibility options in state disclosures—not a determination of personal eligibility.
No
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
ContactTom Grape, Chairperson/CEO
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health citations
7
Rank #5 / 89Health citations — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 5th out of 89 homes in Massachusetts. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Massachusetts State average, with a ranking across all 89 MA SNFs. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Massachusetts average 32.7
Citations per inspection
3.5
Rank #12 / 89Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 12th out of 89 homes in Massachusetts. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Massachusetts mean across 89 SNFs with citation data. Lower is better.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Massachusetts average 7.24
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
All 7 citations resulted from standard inspections.
Breakdown of citation severity (last 4 years)
Critical health citations
0
100% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 0.3
Serious health citations
0
100% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 1.5
Citations history (last 4 years)
Infection Control moderate citation
Sep 15, 2023
Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation
Sep 15, 2023
Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation
Sep 15, 2023
Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation
Sep 15, 2023
Corrected
Staffing Data
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Total staff
85
Employees
57
Contractors
28
Staff to resident ratio
3.70:1
123% better than Massachusetts average
Avg staff/day
29
Average shift
7.3 hours
8% worse than Massachusetts average
Total staff hours (quarter)
19,565
Nursing staff breakdown
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse
Manages medical care and health needs.
RN Staff
12
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.4 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.4 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Assists with medical care and medications.
LPN Staff
10
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.9 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.9 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Helps with daily care and mobility.
CNA Staff
22
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.9 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.9 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Contractor staffing
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
15.4%
3,004 contractor hours this quarter
Physical Therapy Assistant: 9
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 6
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 4
Qualified Social Worker: 3
Speech Language Pathologist: 2
Physical Therapy Aide: 2
Occupational Therapy Aide: 1
Medical Director: 1
Staff by category
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 22 | 0 | 22 | 7,385 | 92 | 100% | 7.9 |
| Registered Nurse | 12 | 0 | 12 | 3,208 | 92 | 100% | 8.4 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 10 | 0 | 10 | 2,784 | 92 | 100% | 7.9 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,278 | 65 | 71% | 7.2 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 9 | 9 | 1,134 | 72 | 78% | 7.1 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 2 | 1 | 3 | 591 | 67 | 73% | 6.9 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 6 | 6 | 549 | 83 | 90% | 3.8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 544 | 69 | 75% | 6.7 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 2 | 2 | 452 | 67 | 73% | 5.8 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 3 | 3 | 410 | 56 | 61% | 7 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 405 | 54 | 59% | 7.5 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 405 | 54 | 59% | 7.5 |
| Dietitian | 2 | 0 | 2 | 347 | 49 | 53% | 7.1 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 2 | 2 | 30 | 8 | 9% | 3.8 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 4 | 4 | 26 | 41 | 45% | 0.6 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 17 | 14 | 15% | 1.2 |
22 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days
100%
12 Registered Nurse
% of Days
100%
10 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days
100%
5 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days
71%
9 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days
78%
3 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days
73%
6 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days
90%
2 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days
75%
2 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days
73%
3 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days
61%
1 Administrator
% of Days
59%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days
59%
2 Dietitian
% of Days
53%
2 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days
9%
4 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days
45%
1 Medical Director
% of Days
15%
Penalties and fines
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
Quality of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
High-risk clinical events score
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
20.8
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
20.8
104% worse than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 10.2
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
36.4
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
36.4
82% worse than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 20.0
Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
36.4%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
36.4%
95% worse than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 18.7%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
13.0%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
13.0%
263% worse than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 3.6%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
25.0%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
25.0%
438% worse than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 4.7%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
4.4%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
4.4%
110% worse than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 2.1%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
8.7%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
8.7%
68% worse than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 5.2%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
8.7%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
8.7%
57% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 20.3%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
60.9%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
60.9%
34% worse than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 91.9%
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
77.1%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
77.1%
In line with Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 76.7%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.2%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.2%
83% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 1.3%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
89.7%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
89.7%
15% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 77.7%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
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
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
23
Medicare
11
47.8% of residents
Private pay or other
12
52.2% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
CCRC
Part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community offering multiple care levels
Active Resident Council
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for The Commons in Lincoln based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
74.8%
↑ 0.8pp vs 2022
Net Income
-$14.4M
↑ ~$3.8M vs 2022
Total Payroll
$10.1M
↓ ~$2.2M vs 2022
Profit Margin
-73.5%
↑ 205.4pp vs 2022
Finances and operations
Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$20.1M
Operating loss
-$14.4M
Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$20.1M Rank #48 / 92Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 48th out of 92 homes in Massachusetts. Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the Massachusetts SNF average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Operating loss
-$14.4M
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #50 / 92Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 50th out of 92 homes in Massachusetts. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Massachusetts average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
$10.1M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #50 / 92Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 50th out of 92 homes in Massachusetts. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Massachusetts average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$24.4M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$34.4M
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
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2.3 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Lincoln's city center to The Commons in Lincoln's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 2.9 miles to nearest hospital (Emerson Hospital)
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The Commons in Lincoln is located in Lincoln, Massachusetts.
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Commons in Lincoln
Is The Commons in Lincoln in a walkable area?
The Commons in Lincoln has a walk score of 5. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
What is the occupancy rate at The Commons in Lincoln?
The Commons in Lincoln's occupancy is 74.8%.
What is the phone number of The Commons in Lincoln?
(781) 338-5985 will put you in contact with the team at The Commons in Lincoln.
Is The Commons in Lincoln Medicare or Medicaid certified?
Yes — The Commons in Lincoln is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.
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