Nursing Care Index

Care One At Lexington

Lexington, Middlesex County, Massachusetts · CCN 225288 · For-profit (Corporation) · part of Careone (37 facilities, chain average 3.4 stars)

CMS rates Care One At Lexington 3 of 5 overall as of August 2026. 211 certified beds, 157 residents a day on average. 41 citations on record from the current inspection cycles, 1 involving actual harm; 1 fine totalling $51,765.

CMS’s ratings

The Five-Star Quality Rating System, as CMS publishes it. Where CMS gives no rating, the reason CMS gives is printed instead.

Overall★★★☆☆ 3 of 5
Health inspections★★☆☆☆ 2 of 5
Staffing★★★★☆ 4 of 5
Quality measures★★★★★ 5 of 5
Quality: long-stay / short-stay5 / 5 of 5

Staffing

Total nurse staffing3.55109 hours per resident per day
Registered nurses0.79186 hours per resident per day
Weekend total3.30689 hours per resident per day
Nursing staff turnover13% (registered nurses 23.3%)
Administrators who left1

Citations from health inspections

Each is a finding by a state surveyor on the date shown, in CMS’s words. The severity is CMS’s scope-and-severity grid, spelled out: harm on the left, how widespread on the right.

SurveyFindingSeverityStatus
2025-12-24 Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0576
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-01-19
2025-12-24 Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0584
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-01-19
2025-12-24 Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0558
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-01-19
2025-12-24 Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0585
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-01-19
2025-12-24 Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0658
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-01-19
2025-12-24 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0689
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-01-19
2025-12-24 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0812
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-01-19
2025-12-24 Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0842
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-01-19
2024-12-30 Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0584
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-02-03
2024-12-30 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0812
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-02-03
2024-12-30 Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0842
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-02-03
2024-12-30 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-02-03
2024-12-30 Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways.
Environmental Deficiencies · tag F0924
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-02-03
2024-12-30 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0550
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-02-03
2024-12-30 Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0641
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-02-03
2024-12-30 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0656
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-02-03
2024-12-30 Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0658
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-02-03
2024-12-30 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0677
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-02-03
2024-12-30 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0684
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-02-03
2024-12-30 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0686
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-02-03
2024-12-30 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0695
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-02-03
2024-12-30 Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · tag F0726
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-02-03
2024-12-30 Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0755
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-02-03
2024-12-30 Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0756
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-02-03
2024-12-30 Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0760
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-02-03
2024-12-30 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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0761
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-02-03
2024-12-30 Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Administration Deficiencies · tag F0770
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-02-03
2024-12-30 Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0806
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-02-03
2024-12-30 Post nurse staffing information every day.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · tag F0732
C No actual harm, with potential for minimal harm; widespread Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-02-03
2024-12-30 Follow rules about disclosure of ownership requirements and tell the state agency about changes in ownership and/or administrative personnel.
Administration Deficiencies · tag F0844
B No actual harm, with potential for minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-02-03
2024-01-11
complaint survey
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0689
G Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-02-06
2024-01-11
complaint survey
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0578
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Past Non-Compliance
2023-11-06
2024-01-11 Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0658
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-02-06
2024-01-11 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0677
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-02-06
2024-01-11 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0684
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-02-06
2024-01-11 Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0685
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-02-06
2024-01-11 Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0692
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-02-06
2024-01-11 Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0699
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-02-06
2024-01-11 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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0761
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-02-06
2024-01-11 Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0825
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-02-06
2024-01-11 Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0842
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-02-06

Fines and payment denials

DatePenaltyAmount
2024-01-11Fine$51,765

Who owns and runs it

Every owner, officer and manager CMS lists, as filed. These are the names in CMS’s ownership record; anyone named in the ownership record can ask about it on the about page.

NameRoleShareSince
Thci Of Massachusetts, LLC
Organization
5% or greater direct ownership interest2003-07-01
Care Realty, LLC
Organization
5% or greater indirect ownership interest2002-04-30
Des-I 2016 Grat
Organization
5% or greater indirect ownership interest2021-12-01
Healthbridge Management LLC
Organization
operational/managerial control2003-07-01
Straus, Daniel
Individual
5% or greater indirect ownership interest55%2003-07-01
Straus, Moshael
Individual
5% or greater indirect ownership interest2003-07-01
Baruch, David
Individual
corporate officer2021-12-01
Baruch, David
Individual
w-2 managing employee2021-12-01

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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Provider Data Catalog (public domain), files dated 2026-08-01. Ratings are CMS’s; citations are state surveyors’ findings; nothing here is estimated or a recommendation. Every nursing home in Middlesex County.