Linden Ponds

Nursing Home · Hingham, MA

CMS overall rating 4/5 Non profit - Corporation

CMS certification number225773

Contact & location

400 Linden Ponds Way
Hingham, MA 02043
Plymouth County
Phone
(781) 534-7088
ZIP code
02043 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
132
Residents per day
64.6 (49% occupied)
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Legal name
Linden Ponds, INC.
Chain
Erickson Senior Living (17 facilities, avg 4.2★)
Medicare certified since
March 12, 2009
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Continuing care
Part of a continuing care retirement community
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 3.0
Health inspections★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 3.0
Staffing★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 3.1
Quality measures★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 3.3
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 5/5
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
5.15 (state 3.86 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.82 (state 0.65 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
1.27 (state 0.95 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
3.07 (state 2.26 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
4.52 (state 3.48 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
41.0 (state 38.2 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
53.3 (state 42.6 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
1 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
April 30, 2026
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
4.0 (state 7.2 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
2
Citations on record (3 years)
6 health · 0 fire safety · includes actual harm
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-04-30 Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
F0565 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-05-21
2026-04-30 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-05-21
2026-02-11 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 · complaint inspection
G
Actual harm
Corrected 2026-01-20
2026-02-11 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
G
Actual harm
Corrected 2026-01-20
2025-04-15 Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-04-16
2025-02-26 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 2025-03-10

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

1 penalty in the last three years, including $12,735 in fines.

DateTypeAmount
2026-02-11Fine$12,735

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
National Senior Communities, INC (organization)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100%
Embley, Mark (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Erickson Senior Living LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Galanis, Christina (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Gantert, Neal (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Hall, John (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
National Senior Communities, INC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Stiner, Pamela (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Sweetser, Christian (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Tam, Jennifer (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Brown, Ian (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Brown, Patricia (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Clupper, Katherine (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Colins, Mary (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Erstad, Eileen (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Jacque, Zina (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Leonard, Monty (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Moscato, Mary (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Paulk, Pamela (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Pomeranz, William (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Reel, Stephanie (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Roskiewicz, Michael (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Sharp, Russel (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Wallick, Daniel (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Colins, Mary (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Embley, Mark (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Erstad, Eileen (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Gantert, Neal (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Hall, John (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Jacque, Zina (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Moscato, Mary (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Sawicki, Scott (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Stiner, Pamela (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Tyler, Daniel (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Bison, Michael (individual)Individual Is An Owner, Partner Or Trustee Of Any Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Ridley, Fred (individual)Individual Is An Owner, Partner Or Trustee Of Any Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Sones, Randall (individual)Individual Is An Owner, Partner Or Trustee Of Any Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Butler, Richard (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Embley, Mark (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Erickson Senior Living LLC (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Galanis, Christina (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Gantert, Neal (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Hall, John (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
National Senior Communities, INC (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Stiner, Pamela (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Sweetser, Christian (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Tam, Jennifer (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Linden Ponds?

Linden Ponds has a 4-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 Linden Ponds have?

It has 132 certified beds and cares for about 65 residents per day.

Has Linden Ponds been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty totaling $12,735 in the last three years.

Who owns Linden Ponds?

It is part of Erickson Senior Living and is classified as non profit - corporation. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.

What is the phone number of Linden Ponds?

(781) 534-7088. The facility is located at 400 Linden Ponds Way, Hingham, MA 02043.

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