Brookhaven at Lexington

Nursing Home · Lexington, MA

CMS overall rating 5/5 Non profit - Corporation

CMS certification number225367

Contact & location

1010 Waltham Street
Lexington, MA 02421
Middlesex County
Phone
(781) 863-9660
ZIP code
02421 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
49
Residents per day
9.1 (19% occupied)
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Legal name
Symmes Life Care, INC.
Medicare certified since
January 9, 1990
Participates in
Medicare
Continuing care
Part of a continuing care retirement community
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 3.0
Health inspections★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 3.0
StaffingNot rated
State avg 3.1
Quality measures★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 3.3
Long-stay qualityNot rated
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 5/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
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Registered nurses (RN)
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Licensed practical nurses
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Nurse aides
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Weekend total
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Nursing staff turnover
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RN turnover
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Inspections

Last standard inspection
November 24, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
0.0 (state 7.2 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
0
Citations on record (3 years)
4 health · 11 fire safety
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2024-10-22 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-11-23
2024-10-22 Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-11-23
2024-10-22 Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-11-23
2023-10-11 Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
F0759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-11-13

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Finn, Erin (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Freehling, James (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Kirpatrick, Susanna (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Cohen, Robert (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Dunham, Ralph (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Freehling, James (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
McNamara, Pamela (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Schwartz, Eric (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Finn, Erin (individual)W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE
Freehling, James (individual)W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE
Kirpatrick, Susanna (individual)W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Brookhaven at Lexington?

Brookhaven at Lexington has a 5-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.0-star average in Massachusetts.

How many beds does Brookhaven at Lexington have?

It has 49 certified beds and cares for about 9 residents per day.

Has Brookhaven at Lexington been fined?

CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

What is the phone number of Brookhaven at Lexington?

(781) 863-9660. The facility is located at 1010 Waltham Street, Lexington, MA 02421.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.