Nursing homeActive
The Commons Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation
3 Harvest Circle, Lincoln, MA 01773781430671532 certified beds · 28 residentsNon profit - CorporationMedicare
Surveys on file
5
since 2023
Deficiencies
15
● 0● 15● 0
Penalties · 3 yrs
—
none on file
Last survey
2026-03-25
Complaint
CMS overall
5 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 5/5
Health 4
Staffing 5
Quality 3
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · Massachusetts Department of Public Health · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-25 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2026-01-14 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-11-26 | Standard | 070 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-10-02 | Standard | 000 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-09-15 | Standard | 060 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · Massachusetts Department of Public Health publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-05-07Record 225782-20260325-F684
F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planningRecords
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-02-16Record 225782-20260114-F842
F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-01-08Record 225782-20251126-F609
F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-01-08Record 225782-20251126-F610
F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-01-08Record 225782-20251126-F658
F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-01-08Record 225782-20251126-F842
F847Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.Scope/severity DStandard
Records
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-01-08Record 225782-20251126-F847
F848Provide a neutral and fair arbitration process and agree to arbitrator and venue.Scope/severity DStandard
Records
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-01-08Record 225782-20251126-F848
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-01-08Record 225782-20251126-F880
F645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesScope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-10-23Record 225782-20230915-F645
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-10-23Record 225782-20230915-F656
F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-10-23Record 225782-20230915-F677
F699Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-10-23Record 225782-20230915-F699
F761Ensure 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-10-23Record 225782-20230915-F761
F881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-10-23Record 225782-20230915-F881
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day1.77
Facility
Massachusetts
National
Massachusetts 0.65 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day5.99
Facility
Massachusetts
National
Massachusetts 3.86 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours5.06
Facility
Massachusetts
National
Massachusetts 3.48 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover17%
Facility
Massachusetts
National
Massachusetts 38% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover20%
Facility
Massachusetts
National
Massachusetts 43% · National 43%
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | Massachusetts | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 24.2% | 4.2% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 4.2% | 3.4% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 5.0% | 1.8% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 4.3% | 19.5% | 19.5% |
Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New England Life Plan Communities Corp Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | — | — |
| Benchmark Senior Living LLC Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Bradshaw, Lawrence Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Brod, Kathryn Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Carpenter, Jeffrey Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Catizone, Heather Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Danaher, Brian Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Lahtinen, Aimee Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Leblanc, Reynaldo Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| New England Life Plan Communities Corp Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Oconnor, Robert Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Quigley, Jake Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Roberto, Laurie Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Saad, Phillippe Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Benchmark Senior Living LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Bradshaw, Lawrence Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Brod, Kathryn Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Carpenter, Jeffrey Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Catizone, Heather Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Celtic Consulting LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Danaher, Brian Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Danaher, Brian Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Healthpro Heritage LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Lahtinen, Aimee Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Leblanc, Reynaldo Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| New England Life Plan Communities Corp Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Oconnor, Robert Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Oconnor, Robert Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Quigley, Jake Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Roberto, Laurie Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Roberto, Laurie Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Rsm Us LLP Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Saad, Phillippe Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Umb Bank National Association Organization | 5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Part of a chain
Justliving Communities — 2 facilities
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or Massachusetts.
No county cost figures on file for Middlesex.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Care One At Concord W Concord | 2.7 mi | 2026-01-08 | 051 |
| Rivercrest Long Term Care W Concord | 3.0 mi | 2025-08-28 | 050 |
| Campion Health & Wellness, Inc Weston | 4.6 mi | 2025-05-07 | 000 |
| Carleton-Willard Village Retirement & Nursing Ctr Bedford | 4.9 mi | 2026-05-13 | 065 |
| Brookhaven At Lexington Lexington | 5.0 mi | 2025-11-24 | 040 |
Watch this facility
One email when a new survey, harm-class deficiency, penalty, Special Focus change or ownership change is recorded. Nothing else, ever.
Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |