CARE ONE AT LEXINGTON
178 LOWELL STREET, Lexington, MA 02420
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How CARE ONE AT LEXINGTON Compares
CARE ONE AT LEXINGTON is a 211-bed for-profit nursing facility in Lexington, Massachusetts. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the Massachusetts average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (5 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (30.4%) is above the Massachusetts average of 21.4% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 211 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 75% occupied.
Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Lexington, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 4.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Massachusetts average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 30.4% — worse than the Massachusetts average of 21.4% (42% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 4.0% — worse than the Massachusetts average of 3.4%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.6% — better than the Massachusetts average of 4.2%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 18.2% — better than the Massachusetts average of 25.7% (29% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Massachusetts averages across 341 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask CARE ONE AT LEXINGTON
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing CARE ONE AT LEXINGTON with other nursing homes in Lexington.
How is CARE ONE AT LEXINGTON addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is CARE ONE AT LEXINGTON doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 30.4% here versus 21.4% across Massachusetts. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is CARE ONE AT LEXINGTON doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 4.0% here versus 3.4% across Massachusetts. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at CARE ONE AT LEXINGTON?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does CARE ONE AT LEXINGTON lag behind other Lexington options?
Its 3-star overall rating is below the local average of 4.0 stars across 3 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at CARE ONE AT LEXINGTON?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Lexington
Lexington sits in Middlesex County, where adults 65 and older make up about 15.3% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Massachusetts as a whole (16.5% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 245,533 (15.3%)
- Median age
- 38.5 years
- Median household income
- $106,202
- Median home value
- $540,300
Demographics for Middlesex County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Lexington.
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