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Nursing Home · Lexington, MA
1010 Waltham Street, Lexington, MA 02421
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Medicare overall rating
5 / 5 stars
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Catalog updated Sep 1, 2026. Current services and availability are unconfirmed.
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Reported capacity: 49 beds. This is not the number of openings.
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Provides nursing care and help with daily activities. Some offer short-term rehabilitation.
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Brookhaven at Lexington has a strong overall Medicare rating. Public Google reviews average 4.5 out of 5. Read both positive and critical feedback, and ask how concerns are handled. Review the component ratings and current source records before deciding.
Brookhaven at Lexington is a high-end, luxury life-plan retirement community that receives significant praise for its extensive amenities, including a pool and exercise facilities, and its active social environment. While many residents and family members report high satisfaction with the care and staff, some visitors have noted challenges with navigation, parking, and administrative accessibility during the tour process.
AI summaries of public opinions. These describe review sentiment, not verified care quality.
Most reviewers describe staff as patient and helpful, though one visitor reported a negative interaction.
Feedback on administrative communication during the tour process is mixed, with some finding it officious.
Reviewers explicitly describe the grounds and community areas as crazy clean.
Reviewers specifically mention the food is good and the community includes restaurants.
Multiple reviewers highlight the variety of activities and the integration of the larger community.
One reviewer alleged abuse in the Gardenview continuous care section, which is a critical concern.
Reviewers acknowledge it as a luxury facility that is worth the cost if one can afford it.
Scores range from 0 (negative) to 10 (positive). They are model interpretations of reviews and are not clinical, safety, or inspection ratings. Unmentioned topics are omitted.
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Distribution · 47 analyzed
Key Review Excerpts
“My grandmother lives here, the place is amazing for all the activities to do. The staff is patient and super helpful. The grounds and community areas are crazy clean.”
“Everyone I know who lives here, or has lived here, is pleased with the place, the facilities, and the care available if and when needed.”
“The amenities at this life care retirement community are simply outstanding. Having been involved with Brookhaven for so many years as a volunteer, has been incredibly fulfilling.”
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 11 measures
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Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents who fell and were seriously hurt
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents who got a urinary tract infection
Residents with pressure sores (bedsores)
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Detailed Medicare record · up to 3-year lookback
Brookhaven at Lexington has 15 deficiencies across three surveys, primarily involving fire safety systems, medication management, and care planning. The facility shows a pattern of fire safety issues including sprinkler systems, exit signs, and emergency preparedness that have persisted across multiple surveys. All deficiencies have correction dates, suggesting the facility addresses identified problems, though some fire safety concerns have recurred.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
Egress Deficiencies
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Construction Deficiencies
Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction.
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
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.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Brookhaven at Lexington
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