The Commons Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation

Name: The Commons Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation
Address: 3 HARVEST CIRCLE, Lincoln, MA, 01773, US
Telephone: 7814306715

3 Harvest Circle, Lincoln, MA 01773 · Middlesex County · 32 certified beds · avg 28 residents/day · certified since Apr 22, 2016

Part of chain: JUSTLIVING COMMUNITIES (2 facilities, chain avg rating 5.0★)

4/5

Health inspection rating (on-site)

Serious findings on record

Fines, last 3 years

6.53

Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)

What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)

Health inspection rating: ★★★★☆4/5 · CMS overall rating: 5/5

The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and self-reported quality measures.

All citations in the current public record (15)

CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed.

Date	Severity	What the facility was cited for
Mar 25, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals. · from a complaint
Jan 14, 2026	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not protect residents' personal information or did not keep complete, accurate medical records that meet professional standards. · from a complaint
Nov 26, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft to the proper authorities quickly enough, or did not report the results of its investigation.
Nov 26, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not respond appropriately to alleged violations, such as reports of abuse, neglect, or mistreatment. Facilities must investigate every allegation and protect residents while they do.
Nov 26, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility provided care that did not meet professional standards of quality — the accepted standards that nurses and other clinicians are expected to follow.
Nov 26, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not protect residents' personal information or did not keep complete, accurate medical records that meet professional standards.
Nov 26, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not properly inform residents or their representatives about arbitration agreements — contracts that give up the right to sue in court — including their right to refuse to sign.
Nov 26, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide a neutral and fair arbitration process. Arbitration is a way of settling disputes outside of court, and if it's used, the facility must agree with the resident on a neutral arbitrator and a convenient location.
Nov 26, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide.
Sep 15, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not properly complete the required screening (called PASARR) that identifies whether a person entering a nursing home has a mental illness or intellectual disability and needs specialized services.
Sep 15, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not develop or follow a complete care plan for each resident — the written roadmap covering all of a resident's needs, with measurable goals and timelines.
Sep 15, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide the help residents need with basic daily activities — like bathing, dressing, eating, and using the bathroom — for residents who cannot do these things on their own.
Sep 15, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide care that took into account residents' past trauma or their cultural backgrounds. Care is supposed to be sensitive to what residents have lived through and where they come from.
Sep 15, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not label drugs according to professional standards or did not store them in locked compartments, with controlled drugs (medications with a high risk of misuse) kept under a separate lock.
Sep 15, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not have a working program to monitor how antibiotics are used. Tracking antibiotic use helps make sure these drugs are given only when needed and remain effective.

Inspection trend by year

Year	Citations	Worst severity that year
2023	6	D
2025	7	D
2026	2	E

Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.

Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)

No fines or payment denials in the published 3-year window.

Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)

Measure	This facility	Massachusetts avg	U.S. avg	Where it stands
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)	6.53	3.89	3.95	top 2% in Massachusetts; top 2% in the U.S.
Registered Nurse hours	1.93	0.65	0.69	top 2% in Massachusetts; top 2% in the U.S.
Weekend total nurse staffing	5.52	3.51	3.50	top 2% in Massachusetts; top 3% in the U.S.
Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted)	0.94	0.46	0.48	top 5% in Massachusetts; top 7% in the U.S.
Total nursing staff turnover (%)	17.1	38.2	45.8	top 3% in Massachusetts; top 2% in the U.S.
RN turnover (%)	20.0	42.6	42.9	top 8% in Massachusetts; top 13% in the U.S.

Hours are per resident per day, case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 5.99, RN 1.77, weekend 5.06. Staffing rating: 5/5.

Self-reported quality measures

Note: these ratings are based on data the facility reports about itself to CMS. They are not independently verified by inspectors, and can look better than inspection findings. Give more weight to the inspection results above.

Quality measures rating: 3/5 · long-stay residents: —/5 · short-stay residents: 3/5

Who owns this facility

Non profit - Corporation

Owner / manager	Type	Role	Stake	Since
New England Life Plan Communities Corp	Organization	5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest	100%	03/27/2023
Benchmark Senior Living LLC	Organization	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	04/22/2016
Benchmark Senior Living LLC	Organization	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	04/22/2016
Bradshaw, Lawrence	Individual	Managing Control - Governing Body	NOT APPLICABLE	03/27/2023
Bradshaw, Lawrence	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	03/27/2023
Brod, Kathryn	Individual	Managing Control - Governing Body	NOT APPLICABLE	05/10/2023
Brod, Kathryn	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	05/10/2023
Carpenter, Jeffrey	Individual	Managing Control - Governing Body	NOT APPLICABLE	03/27/2023
Carpenter, Jeffrey	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	03/27/2023
Catizone, Heather	Individual	Managing Control - Governing Body	NOT APPLICABLE	06/01/2025
Catizone, Heather	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	06/01/2025
Celtic Consulting LLC	Organization	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	03/13/2018
Danaher, Brian	Individual	Managing Control - Governing Body	NOT APPLICABLE	05/10/2023
Danaher, Brian	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2021
Danaher, Brian	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	12/22/2021
Healthpro Heritage LLC	Organization	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	04/01/2016
Lahtinen, Aimee	Individual	Managing Control - Governing Body	NOT APPLICABLE	09/01/2024
Lahtinen, Aimee	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	09/01/2024
Leblanc, Reynaldo	Individual	Managing Control - Governing Body	NOT APPLICABLE	07/01/2018
Leblanc, Reynaldo	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	07/01/2018

Questions to ask on your visit

Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.

"How do you make sure each resident's care follows the doctor's orders, and what changed after this citation?"
"How do you keep residents' medical records accurate, complete, and secure?"
"When abuse or theft is suspected, who do you notify, how fast, and how do you inform the family?"
"If someone reports suspected abuse or neglect here, what happens in the first 24 hours?"
"Can you tell me what this citation involved and what steps you took to bring care back up to standard?"
"Is signing an arbitration agreement required for admission, and can we refuse it without affecting my family member's care?"
"Does your admission agreement include an arbitration clause, and is signing it optional?"
"Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
"What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
"Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

Nearby facilities (within 20 miles)

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Care One at Concord	2.7 mi	W Concord, MA	★★★★☆	4/5
Rivercrest Long Term Care	3.0 mi	W Concord, MA	★★★★★	5/5
Campion Health & Wellness, INC	4.6 mi	Weston, MA	★★★★★	5/5
Carleton-Willard Village Retirement & Nursing Ctr	4.8 mi	Bedford, MA	★★★★★	3/5
Brookhaven at Lexington	5.0 mi	Lexington, MA	★★★★★	5/5
Meadow Green Nursing and Rehabilitation Center	5.1 mi	Waltham, MA	★☆☆☆☆	2/5
Pine Knoll Nursing Center	6.0 mi	Lexington, MA		—/5	abuseSFF
Care One at Lexington	6.5 mi	Lexington, MA	★★★☆☆	2/5
Maristhill Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	6.8 mi	Waltham, MA	★★★☆☆	2/5
Life Care Center of Acton	6.8 mi	Acton, MA	★★★★☆	4/5
Vantage at Sudbury LLC	7.0 mi	Sudbury, MA	★★☆☆☆	2/5
Park Avenue Health Center	7.3 mi	Arlington, MA	★☆☆☆☆	1/5

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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 225782.

The Care File

Visit checklist — The Commons Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation

3 Harvest Circle, Lincoln, MA 01773 · 7814306715

Health inspection rating 4/5 · CMS overall 5/5· Fines (3y): $0

Questions for the administrator:

☐ "How do you make sure each resident's care follows the doctor's orders, and what changed after this citation?"
☐ "How do you keep residents' medical records accurate, complete, and secure?"
☐ "When abuse or theft is suspected, who do you notify, how fast, and how do you inform the family?"
☐ "If someone reports suspected abuse or neglect here, what happens in the first 24 hours?"
☐ "Can you tell me what this citation involved and what steps you took to bring care back up to standard?"
☐ "Is signing an arbitration agreement required for admission, and can we refuse it without affecting my family member's care?"
☐ "Does your admission agreement include an arbitration clause, and is signing it optional?"
☐ "Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
☐ "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
☐ "Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

While you're there, notice:

☐ Smell and cleanliness in hallways, not just the lobby
☐ How staff speak to residents; call lights answered promptly
☐ Residents up, dressed, and engaged (visit mealtimes and a weekend if you can)

Data: CMS Provider Data Catalog, version 2026-08-01 · CCN 225782 · Verify at medicare.gov/care-compare · Printed from The Care File (thecarefile.com)