The Commons Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation
Lincoln, MA · Medicare-certified nursing home (CCN 225782) · 32 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (781) 430-6715 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
The Commons Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation in Lincoln, MA holds a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Massachusetts state average of 3.04 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
The Commons Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation reports 5.99 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.77 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 17.1%.
The Commons Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials reported by CMS. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation listed for this facility.
About this facility
The Commons Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation is a Medicare-certified nursing home in Lincoln, Massachusetts (Middlesex County), operated as a non-profit corporation. The facility has 32 certified beds and an average daily resident census of 27.6. It has been Medicare-approved since April 22, 2016.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility carries an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Massachusetts state average of 3.04 stars. Its component ratings are: health inspection 4 stars, quality measures (QM) 3 stars, and staffing 5 stars.
Nurse staffing levels reported are 5.99 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.77 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 17.1%.
On the penalty record, CMS reports no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines, $0.00 total), and no payment denials. There is no abuse icon flag reported, and no Special Focus Facility status listed for this facility.
The facility is part of the Justliving Communities chain, which operates 2 facilities with an average chain rating of 5.0 stars. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so the current ratings reflect the present operator.
Families are encouraged to review the full inspection history and quality measure detail directly on Medicare Care Compare for the most current information. Data reflects the most recent CMS Care Compare posting available at time of writing.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The facility has an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Massachusetts state average of 3.04 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
CMS lists this facility's provider type as Medicare.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 5.99 hours per resident per day, with 1.77 RN hours per resident per day, and a staffing star rating of 5; nursing turnover is 17.1%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS reports no federal fines on record (0 fines, $0.00) and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon is reported for this facility, and it is not listed as a Special Focus Facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 32 certified beds with an average daily census of 27.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a non-profit corporation and is part of the Justliving Communities chain, which operates 2 facilities with a 5.0-star average rating.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been Medicare-certified since April 22, 2016.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 5, 4, 5, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines; contact the facility at (781) 430-6715 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data set does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (781) 430-6715 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/225782?state=MA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.