Lexington Health Care Center
Nursing Home Facility
178 Lowell Street, Lexington, MA 02420
Lexington Health Care Center is a senior care community located in Lexington, MA. It provides nursing home care and senior living for older adults in the Lexington area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (617) 901-8365.
Operated by CareOne, which runs 44 communities in our directory.
With 211 beds, Lexington Health Care Center is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Lexington average about 123 beds. Larger communities more often keep clinical staff on site around the clock and can offer a wider range of on-site therapy and activities, though some families prefer the quieter feel of a smaller setting.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 75% of its licensed beds. That is above the Lexington average of roughly 60%.
Medicare rates this community 3 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Lexington average about 4.0 stars. The individual scores differ noticeably: 4 stars for staffing against 2 stars for health inspections, so it is worth reading both before deciding. Its most recent standard health inspection was in December 2025 and recorded 8 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 3.6 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.8 hours from a registered nurse. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 13%.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 41 problems at Lexington Health Care Center. 1 finding involved harm to a resident. 2 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
In the last three years Medicare fined this home once, a total of $51,765.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Resident Rights
Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Resident Rights
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.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
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.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Nutrition and Dietary
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.
Lexington Health Care Center offers nursing home care and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type for-profit corporation
- Beds / units 211
- Occupancy 75%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 3.6
- Annual staff turnover 13%
- Last health inspection December 2025
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