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LINDEN PONDS

400 LINDEN PONDS WAY, HINGHAM, MA 02043
Score: 100 / 100

Linden Ponds is one of the top-rated nursing facilities in Hingham, Massachusetts, earning an A grade based on CMS data. With a score of 100/100, it ranks in the top 0% of facilities statewide — a strong indicator of quality care.

Staffing levels at Linden Ponds exceed national averages, with 4.96 total nursing hours per resident per day — compared to the national average of 3.8 hours. RN coverage of 0.74 hours per resident per day also exceeds the national average of 0.7 hours.

Linden Ponds shows a strong inspection record, with just 4 deficiencies noted in recent CMS surveys, none of which were classified as serious.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 40 / 40 pts
5 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 25 / 25 pts
5 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 20 / 20 pts
5 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 15 / 15 pts
5 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 4.96 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.74 0.7 Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.12 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 3.10 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 4.39 3.8 Above Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.25 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

4
Total Deficiencies
Apr 14, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 4 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (4 shown)
  • Tag 0609 Severity D
    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
    Apr 14, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0761 Severity D
    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologi
    Feb 25, 2025 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0658 Severity D
    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    Jun 2, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0690 Severity D
    Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent
    Jun 2, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 4.7% 4.5% Average
Falls with major injury 6.9% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 9.8% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 2.2% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 22.6% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 1.2% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 14.2% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of A is based on a score of 100 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 5★ → 40 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 5★ → 25 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 5★ → 20 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 5★ → 15 pts (max 15)

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
132
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Feb 25, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
2