Pine Knoll Nursing Center in LEXINGTON, MA was fined $241,047 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 72 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Pine Knoll Nursing Center (LEXINGTON, MA) — $241,047 in CMS Fines

Outcome: Pine Knoll Nursing Center in LEXINGTON, MA was fined $241,047 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 72 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.


• Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.


• Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.


• Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.


• Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.


• Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.


• Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.


• Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.