CARE ONE AT LEXINGTON – LEXINGTON, MA

CMS Verified | 2026-03-01

Care One At Lexington

178 LOWELL STREET, Lexington, MA 2420
(617) 901-8365
211 beds
All Lexington facilities
2.0*
Overall
2.0*
Health Inspection
4.0*
Quality Care
4.0*
Staffing
75.67
Score /100
#5593
National Rank

#5593
of 14703 facilities
National
62.0% position
#131
of 341 in MA
State Rank
#29
of 72 in Middlesex
County Rank
#2
of 3 in Lexington
City Rank
#1
of 2 in ZIP 2420
ZIP Rank






About Care One At LexingtonCare One At Lexington is located at 178 Lowell Street, Lexington, MA, reachable at (617) 901-8365. This For profit – Limited Liability company facility operates 211.0 certified beds and serves an average of 139 residents per day. It is part of the Careone network (37 facilities nationwide). Medicare and Medicaid services have been provided since 1985-07-24. The facility currently holds a below average (2-star) overall CMS rating — families are encouraged to review inspection reports carefully before making a decision.
Facility

Care One At Lexington

Address

178 Lowell Street, Lexington, MA 2420

Care Offered
  • Long-Term Care
  • Rehab / Short-Term Care
Medicare & Medicaid
  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
Facility Details
  • 211 Certified Beds
  • Ownership: For profit – Limited Liability company
  • Resident Council: Resident
  • Automatic Sprinklers: Yes
  • Network: CAREONE

Quick Verdict

Overall Quality
⚠️ Below Average (2★) overall rating
Health Inspection
⚠️ Below Average (2★) health inspection
Staffing
✅ Above Average (4★) staffing rating
Quality of Care
✅ Above Average (4★) quality of care
Compliance
❌ 11 fine(s) over 5 years
5-Year Trend
Declining over 5 years
75.67
Composite quality score out of 100 – how we calculate this
0 – Poor50 – Average100 – Best

#5593 of 14703 nationally – #131 of 341 in Massachusetts

Who Is This Facility Best For?

Care One At Lexington may be considered for families with limited options in Lexington, MA, but its lower CMS ratings suggest careful due diligence is warranted. It scores well for both long-term residents and short-stay rehabilitation patients. Above-average staffing levels make it a good option for residents needing intensive nursing care.

Overall Rating 2022-2026

Total Nurse Hours/Day 2022-2026

Current Ratings (2026)

Overall Rating

2 / 5
Health Inspection

2 / 5
Staffing Rating

4 / 5
Quality Measures (QM)

4 / 5
Long-Stay QM Rating

4 / 5
Short-Stay QM Rating

4 / 5

5-Year Rating Trends

Overall Rating

Health Inspection Rating

Quality of Care (QM)

Staffing Rating

Average Residents per Day

Occupancy % (Residents / Beds)

Staffing InsightCare One At Lexington currently provides 3 hours 44 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident per day, including 51 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) coverage. The CMS Staffing Rating of 4 out of 5 reflects strong nurse coverage. Total nursing staff turnover is low at 16.7%, suggesting a stable care team.

Current Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Total Nurse Staffing3 hours 44 minutes
Nurse Aide Hours2 hours 5 minutes
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours48 minutes
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours51 minutes
Physical Therapist Hours5 minutes

National average total nurse staffing is approximately 3.5 hours per day

Weekend Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Weekend Total Nurse Hours3 hours 24 minutes
Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) Hours37 minutes

Weekend staffing is typically lower than weekday levels. Ask the facility about their weekend nurse-to-resident ratios.

5-Year Staffing Trends

Total Nurse Hours/Day

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours/Day

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours/Day

Nurse Aide Hours/Day

Total Staff Turnover %

Registered Nurse (RN) Turnover %

Compliance SummaryIn the current reporting period, the facility received 1 fine(s) totaling $51,765. One substantiated complaint was recorded across the 5-year period.
Number of Fines (current period) 1
Total Fines Amount $51765.0
Payment Denials 0
Total Penalties 1
Abuse Flag on Record N
Total Weighted Health Survey Score 90.0 (lower = better)

Substantiated Complaints / Year

Fines Issued ($) / Year

Composite Quality Rankings

#5,593
of 14,703
National
Top 38%
#131
of 341
MA State
Top 38% in MA
#29
of 72
️ Middlesex County
#29 of 72
#2
of 3
️ Lexington
#2 of 3
#1
of 2
ZIP 2420
Best in ZIP

Nationally, Care One At Lexington ranks 5593rd out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 75.7/100), placing it in the above average nationwide. Within MA, it ranks 131st out of 341 nursing homes. In Lexington, it ranks 2nd out of 3 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 1st of 2. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #6,887 nationally and RN hours rank #3,171 nationally (#49 in MA).

How do we calculate these rankings?

Total Nurse Staffing – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank MA State Rank Note
2022 3.65 #6,683 / 14,703 #155 / 341 Above average
2023 3.80 #5,426 / 14,703 #109 / 341 Above average
2024 3.58 #7,423 / 14,703 #188 / 341 Below average
2025 3.65 #7,424 / 14,703 #183 / 341 Below average
2026 3.73 #6,887 / 14,703 #163 / 341 Above average

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank MA State Rank Note
2022 0.67 #5,684 / 14,703 #151 / 341 Above average
2023 0.89 #2,512 / 14,703 #49 / 341 Top 25%
2024 0.76 #3,778 / 14,703 #91 / 341 Above average
2025 0.79 #3,573 / 14,703 #68 / 341 Top 25%
2026 0.85 #3,171 / 14,703 #49 / 341 Top 25%

Total Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Registered Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Frequently Asked Questions

Care One At Lexington is certified as a Medicare and Medicaid facility and has been approved to provide these services since 1985-07-24. Medicare covers short-term skilled nursing care (typically up to 100 days after a qualifying hospital stay). Medicaid covers long-term care for residents who meet financial eligibility requirements. Contact the facility at (617) 901-8365 or your local Medicaid office to verify current eligibility.

Care One At Lexington holds an overall CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) rating of 2 out of 5 stars. This is made up of three components: Health Inspection (2★), Staffing (4★), and Quality of Resident Care (4★). Our independent composite quality score — which uses the raw underlying CMS numbers to break ties between similarly-rated facilities — is 75.7/100, placing it #5593 of 14703 facilities nationally and #131 of 341 in Massachusetts. Star ratings are a useful starting point, but the composite score and individual sub-ratings give a more complete picture for families comparing facilities.

Each resident at Care One At Lexington receives a reported average of 3 hours 44 minutes of total nurse staffing per day. This breaks down as: Registered Nurse (RN) coverage — 51 minutes; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — 48 minutes; Nurse Aide — 2 hours 5 minutes. On weekends, total nurse staffing is 3 hours 24 minutes per resident per day. The CMS Staffing Rating for this facility is 4 out of 5. The national average for total nursing hours is approximately 3.5 hrs/day. Total nursing staff turnover is 16.7%. Families are encouraged to ask about current staffing schedules during their facility visit.

In the current reporting period, the facility received 1 fine(s) totaling $51,765. One substantiated complaint was recorded across the 5-year period. In the most recent CMS reporting period, the facility received 1 fine(s) totaling $51,765, and 0 Medicare payment denial(s). Total penalties: 1. The Total Weighted Health Survey Score is 90.0 (lower scores are better). Full inspection history and complaint details are available at medicare.gov/care-compare.

Nationally, Care One At Lexington ranks 5593rd out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 75.7/100), placing it in the above average nationwide. Within MA, it ranks 131st out of 341 nursing homes. In Lexington, it ranks 2nd out of 3 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 1st of 2. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #6,887 nationally and RN hours rank #3,171 nationally (#49 in MA). Our composite quality score of 75.7/100 weighs health inspections, quality of resident care, staffing hours, compliance record, and five-year performance trends — giving a more complete picture than CMS star ratings alone, which can place hundreds of facilities in the same 5-star bucket. To browse and compare all nursing homes in Lexington, visit: https://nursinghomesnearme.org/massachusetts/lexington/

Contact and Location

ADR
Address

178 LOWELL STREET, Lexington, MA 2420
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LLC
Legal Name

178 LOWELL STREET OPERATING COMPANY, LLC

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Facility Details

Number of Certified Beds 211
Average Residents / Day 139 (66% occupancy)
Ownership Type For profit – Limited Liability company
Provider Type Medicare and Medicaid
County Middlesex County, MA
City Lexington, MA
ZIP Code 2420
Approved Since July 24, 1985
Resident Council ✅ Yes
Automatic Sprinklers ✅ All required areas
Ownership Changed (12 mo.) No
CMS Certification Number 225288
Data Processing Date March 1, 2026
Data Disclaimer: All data on this page is sourced exclusively from the official CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) Nursing Home Compare dataset, covering reporting periods from 2022 through 2026. This includes facility ratings, staffing hours, inspection scores, fines, complaints, and geographic coordinates. NursingHomesNearMe.org does not independently verify, collect, or alter this data. Composite scores and rankings are calculated by NursingHomesNearMe.org – learn how rankings are calculated. Information may not reflect current facility conditions. Always contact the facility directly and verify at medicare.gov/care-compare before making care decisions.
Data: CMS Nursing Home Compare – Processing Date: 2026-03-01 –
Rankings across 14703 U.S. facilities –
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