RankingsCMS data: August 2026

Best Nursing Homes in Lexington, MA (2026)

Compare all 2 eligible CMS-rated nursing homes in Lexington, MA, ranked by public ratings, health inspections, staffing and penalties — never paid placement. See how our ranking method works

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3Nursing Homes in Lexington
4.0/5
+1.0 vs state avgState avg: 3.00Lexington Avg Rating
$253K+$181K vs state avgState avg: $71KAvg Fine (When Penalized)
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Nursing HomeLexington, MA

Brookhaven At Lexington

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • StaffingN/A
  • Quality Measures5.0
49 BedsStandard health inspection Nov 2025

Above Massachusetts avg of 3.0

1010 Waltham StreetLexington, MA 02421

(781) 863-9660

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21 Penalty

Nursing HomeLexington, MA

Care One At Lexington

For-profit

★★★☆☆3 out of 5 stars3.0AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection2.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
211 BedsStandard health inspection Dec 2025

At Massachusetts avg of 3.0

178 Lowell StreetLexington, MA 02420

(617) 901-8365

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Care landscape in Lexington

How Lexington compares with the rest of Massachusetts on three signals families ask about most.

  • Population 65+20.4%

    A little higher than the state average of 19.1%.

    Census ACS 2023 (ZIP-weighted)
  • Nurse staff turnover13.0%

    About 0.3 times lower than the state average of 38.2%.

    CMS PBJ 2024
  • Cognitive disability8.1%

    About 43% lower than the state average of 14.1%.

    CDC PLACES (ZIP-weighted)

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How many facilities were evaluated in Lexington, MA?

This page evaluates 2 eligible nursing homes in Lexington, MA and shows the top 2.

How are these rankings calculated?

Facilities are ranked by CMS overall rating first. Ties are broken by fewer penalties, then health inspection rating, then staffing rating.

Should I rely on these rankings alone?

No. Use the rankings to narrow the field, then review facility profiles, confirm details directly with the provider, and get professional guidance for the care decision.

What do the CMS data and inspection dates mean?

CMS data: August 2026. The inspection date is the latest standard health inspection reported in the CMS survey summary, including inspections with no deficiencies. Complaint and fire safety surveys are separate. A recent CMS release can include an older inspection date. Listings absent from the latest imported CMS provider release remain available on the platform but are excluded from current rankings.

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