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Pine Knoll Nursing Center
30 Watertown Street, Lexington, MA 02420
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Pine Knoll Nursing Center Description
Pine Knoll Nursing Center is a community that offers nursing care, respite care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation and is about 2.1 miles outside the town of Lexington, Massachusetts. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio and semi-private or share or companion room layouts.
The community has an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 making it the 7th highest rated community in the city out of 7 communities. See more information on reviews.
The Nursing Home at this community has a 2 star rating out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. To see more information from CMS you can check out the report here.
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Care Types at Community
This community offers the following types of care
Nursing Home
Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.
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Skilled Nursing
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Review Summary
The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.
Reviews Summary for Pine Knoll Nursing Center:
- There are concerns about the quality of care during the COVID-19 pandemic, with reports of the virus being present in the facility.
- Many reviewers praise the staff at Pine Knoll, describing them as wonderful, helpful, and welcoming, particularly highlighting the high quality of care delivered.
- Positive experiences include a grandmother who chose to return to Pine Knoll for additional health issues due to her previous positive rehabilitation experience and satisfaction with the care staff.
- Appreciation is expressed for the nursing staff's follow-up calls after a resident's rehabilitation.
- Some reviews express dissatisfaction with the care received, mentioning a lack of quality of life for residents and specific incidents of concern, including a serious injury.
- Communication issues are highlighted, with difficulties in contacting staff and receiving consistent information about a family member's condition, causing stress for families living far away.
- One review shares frustration about the inability to get in touch with a resident, describing the situation as leaving the resident feeling alone, sick, and sad.
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Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Nursing Home Ratings
Overall rating: 2
Health inspection rating: 2
Staffing rating: 1
Quality measure rating: 5
Long-term quality measure rating:
5
Short-term quality measure rating:
4
Nursing Home Overview
Participation
date: Jan. 1, 1967
Ownership type: For Profit
Provider
type: Medicare and Medicaid
Nursing home capacity: 81
Total current residents: 63
Facility is located in a hospital: No
Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
Resident and family council: Resident
Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines
Number of
facility
incidents: 0
Number of
substantiated complaints: 0
Number of payment denials: 0
Number of fines: 5
Total cost of fines: $49284
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointHealth and Fire Safety Deficiencies
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.
| Scope | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Severity of Deficiency | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G | H | I |
| No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy | D | E | F |
| No actual harm with potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
Fire Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-10-22 | 2020-04-01 | F | Egress Deficiencies | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. |
| 2019-10-22 | 2020-04-01 | F | Egress Deficiencies | Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements. |
| 2019-10-22 | 2020-04-01 | F | Egress Deficiencies | Provide hallway or ground-level exits in all residents' rooms. |
| 2019-10-22 | 2020-04-01 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft. |
| 2019-10-22 | 2019-11-12 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2019-10-22 | 2019-12-31 | F | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. |
| 2019-10-22 | 2020-01-02 | F | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. |
| 2019-10-22 | 2020-01-03 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. |
Health Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-07-15 | 2022-08-02 | D | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. |
| 2022-07-15 | 2022-08-02 | D | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. |
| 2022-07-15 | 2022-08-02 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. |
| 2022-07-15 | 2022-08-01 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. |
| 2022-07-15 | 2022-08-02 | E | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. |
| 2022-07-15 | 2022-08-02 | E | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. |
| 2022-07-15 | 2022-08-02 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. |
| 2022-07-15 | 2022-08-02 | D | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. |
| 2022-07-15 | 2022-08-01 | D | Infection Control Deficiencies | Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. |
| 2019-08-21 | 2019-09-20 | E | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. |
| 2019-08-21 | 2019-11-06 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. |
| 2019-08-21 | 2019-09-21 | E | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. |
| 2019-08-21 | 2019-09-23 | E | Resident Rights Deficiencies | 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. |
| 2019-08-21 | 2019-11-06 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | 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. |
| 2019-08-21 | 2019-11-07 | D | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. |
| 2019-08-21 | 2019-11-07 | D | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. |
| 2019-08-21 | 2019-11-07 | D | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. |
| 2019-08-21 | 2019-09-23 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. |
| 2019-08-21 | 2019-09-23 | E | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. |
| 2019-08-21 | 2019-09-23 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. |
| 2019-08-21 | 2019-09-16 | G | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| 2019-08-21 | 2019-09-23 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. |
| 2019-08-21 | 2019-11-06 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. |
| 2019-08-21 | 2019-09-23 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. |
| 2019-08-21 | 2019-09-23 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. |
| 2019-08-21 | 2019-09-22 | F | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. |
| 2019-08-21 | 2019-09-23 | E | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. |
| 2019-08-21 | 2019-09-23 | E | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | 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. |
| 2019-08-21 | 2019-11-05 | E | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. |
| 2019-08-21 | 2019-09-16 | D | Administration Deficiencies | Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations and emergencies. |
| 2019-08-21 | 2019-11-06 | D | Environmental Deficiencies | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. |
| 2021-03-10 | 2021-03-23 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. |
| 2021-03-10 | 2021-03-23 | E | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2021-03-10 | 2021-03-23 | D | Infection Control Deficiencies | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. |
| 2021-02-08 | 2021-02-19 | F | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2021-01-25 | 2021-02-05 | F | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2021-01-15 | 2021-02-01 | D | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. |
| 2021-01-15 | 2021-02-01 | D | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2021-01-15 | 2021-02-01 | D | Infection Control Deficiencies | Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff. |
| 2020-11-19 | 2020-12-01 | D | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2018-11-08 | 2018-12-12 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. |
| 2018-11-08 | 2018-12-12 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. |
| 2018-11-08 | 2018-12-12 | E | Resident Rights Deficiencies | 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. |
| 2018-11-08 | 2018-12-12 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | 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. |
| 2018-11-08 | 2018-04-18 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. |
| 2018-11-08 | 2018-12-05 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. |
| 2018-11-08 | 2018-12-06 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| 2018-11-08 | 2018-12-06 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | 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. |
| 2018-11-08 | 2018-12-04 | E | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. |
| 2018-11-08 | 2018-12-06 | E | Environmental Deficiencies | Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame. |
Fines
| Fine Date | Fine Amount |
|---|---|
| 2017-11-02 | $7,667 |
| 2019-08-21 | $29,325 |
| 2019-08-21 | $29,780 |
| 2020-06-19 | $5,511 |
| 2020-06-19 | $5,000 |
| 2020-11-19 | $9,750 |
| 2020-11-19 | $10,586 |
| 2021-01-15 | $35,750 |
| 2021-01-15 | $55,000 |
| 2021-01-15 | $57,751 |
| 2021-06-21 | $650 |
| 2021-06-21 | $655 |
| 2021-08-02 | $975 |
| 2021-08-02 | $983 |
| 2021-08-16 | $1,310 |
| 2021-08-16 | $1,300 |
Denials
| Denial Date | Payment Denial Days |
|---|---|
| 2019-10-22 | 62 |
What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Lexington which is 2.1 miles away and has a population of 31,394 (mid sized town).
- The average income is $328,030, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 78
- Low Temperature: 31
- Average Temperature: 53.9
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 130 days of rain, 30 days of snow and 203 days of sun
- Precipitation: 1.9 inches a year
- The crime rate is 0.99 per 100 people which is very low compared to other cities.
- Violent Crime: 0.2 incidents per 100 people
- Property Crime: 0.48 incidents per 100 people
- Drug-Related Crime: 0.01 incidents per 100 people
- The average life expectancy in zip code is 81.7 years old, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
- Air Quality: Good Days 165.0, Moderate Days 16.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 0.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0
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Supermarkets
Trader Joe's
1.0 miles awayMaruichi Japanese Food and Deli
1.2 miles awayShaw's
1.5 miles awayStop & Shop
2.2 miles awayStar Market
2.3 miles awayNone Found
Bus Stations
Watertown Street @ Green Lane
0.1 miles awayWatertown St opp Crescent Rd
0.1 miles awayPeacock Farm Road opposite Mason Road
0.1 miles awayWatertown St @ Crescent Rd
0.1 miles awayPeacock Farm Road @ Watertown Street
0.1 miles awayBanks
Cambridge Savings Bank
1.3 miles awayWatertown Savings Bank
1.4 miles awayBank of America
1.4 miles awayGameStop
1.5 miles awayBoston Private Bank & Trust
2.0 miles awayHospitals
McLean Hospital
1.8 miles awayMass General Waltham
3.3 miles awayHealthSouth New England Rehabilitation Hospital
3.7 miles awayBoston Children's at Waltham
4.0 miles awayPassport Health Medford Travel Clini
4.1 miles awayPharmacies
Walgreens
1.1 miles awayCVS
1.9 miles awayTheater Pharmacy
2.2 miles awayCVS Pharmacy
3.0 miles awayRogers Pharmacy
3.7 miles awayDentists
Lexington Prosthodontics
0.7 miles awayLexington Smile Studio Fawn Rosenberg DMD FAGD
1.2 miles awayLexington Periodontics & Implantology, LLC
2.5 miles awayDr George A. Biron
3.1 miles awayLapidus
3.1 miles awayParks
Bowman Park
0.1 miles awayWest Farm
0.2 miles awayPleasant Street Historic District
0.2 miles awaySutherland Woods
0.3 miles awayDaisy Wilson Meadow
0.4 miles awayPlaces of Worship
Old North Church
8.7 miles awayKings Chapel
8.7 miles awaySt. Leonard's Church
8.7 miles awayGrace Federated Church
10.0 miles awayUnited First Parish Church
15.7 miles awayShopping
Burlington Mall
4.2 miles awayThe Garage
5.6 miles awayAssembly Square Marketplace
6.5 miles awayArcade Building
6.8 miles away401 Park
7.4 miles awayCulture
Lexington Arts and Crafts Society
2.0 miles awayArlington Friends of the Drama
2.6 miles awayMystic River Watershed
3.5 miles awayClay Dreams
3.5 miles awayShirley and Alex Aidekman Arts Center
4.6 miles awayRestaurants
Trattoria Nina
0.9 miles awayThai E-Sarn Cuisine
1.2 miles awayVilla House of Pizza
1.2 miles awayLa Posada
1.3 miles awayCapri Pizza & Subs
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