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Strong Medicare quality ratings; public reviewers often praise warm, attentive nursing and support staff. Still worth an in-person visit.
based on 126 Google reviews
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No Medicare penalties on record · Staff turnover reported at 17%
The Commons Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation has a strong overall Medicare rating. RN hours meet the EveryPlace reference benchmark, which is one useful staffing signal to discuss during a visit. Public reviewers frequently mention: warm, attentive nursing and support staff and beautiful, well-maintained grounds and facilities. Review the component ratings and current source records before deciding.
The Commons in Lincoln is a highly regarded continuing care retirement community that receives consistent praise for its beautiful grounds, clean facilities, and warm, attentive staff. While most families report excellent experiences with rehab and long-term care, a few reviewers have noted occasional challenges with non-emergency response times and inconsistent care from specific aides. Overall, it is viewed as a premium, well-maintained facility that provides a high quality of life for residents.
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Key Review Excerpts
“The care she received was excellent. I truly can't say enough concerning the warmth, comfort and support of the staff.”
“The staff at The Commons is extremely friendly and polite. The check-in process was easy and professional. I feel more confident knowing access to the residents is so secure!”
“The Commons at Lincoln has a wonderful staff that is attentive to my uncle. The facilities are clean and well maintained.”
This facility meets both EveryPlace staffing reference benchmarks. Higher staffing is generally associated with stronger day-to-day care.
Reference benchmarks (0.75 RN and 4.1 total nursing hours per resident/day) are comparison targets, not current federal minimum requirements.
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 10 measures
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Residents with pressure sores (bedsores)
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents who got a urinary tract infection
Residents who fell and were seriously hurt
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
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Detailed Medicare record · up to 3-year lookback
This facility has 17 deficiencies across multiple surveys, with one complaint-triggered incident involving medical records privacy. The most recurring issues involve resident assessment and care planning, infection control, and safety systems. While all deficiencies show correction dates, the pattern includes serious concerns about abuse reporting procedures and medical record protection, suggesting families should ask detailed questions about current safety protocols and privacy safeguards.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Administration Deficiencies
Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.
Administration Deficiencies
Provide a neutral and fair arbitration process and agree to arbitrator and venue.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
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.
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
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.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
The Commons Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation
nonprofit
Justliving Communities
2 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 5.0/5 · Rank 1 of 2 (Chain ratings tied)
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New England Life Plan Communities CORP
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