nursing home in Hingham, MA
Linden Ponds
400 Linden Ponds Way, Hingham, MA 02043 · (781) 534-7088
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★3
- Staffing★★★★★4
- Quality measures★★★★★5
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Linden Ponds at a glance
Linden Ponds is a 132-bed non-profit nursing home in Hingham, Massachusetts (Plymouth County).
CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Massachusetts average of 3.
Residents receive about 5.2 hours of nursing care per day (0.8 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 3.9 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (April 30, 2026) found 4 health citations. The Massachusetts average is 6.8.
Federal regulators fined it 1 time in the past three years, totaling $12,735.
Nursing staff turnover is 41% per year (state average 38.2%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Non Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 132
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Erickson Senior Living
- Medicare-certified since
- March 12, 2009
- Continuing care retirement community
- Yes
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Plymouth County
- CMS Certification Number
- 225773
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Massachusetts avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Average |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Better |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Better |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Massachusetts avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 5.15 hrs | 3.86 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.82 hrs | 0.65 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.07 hrs | 2.25 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 4.52 hrs | 3.48 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Better |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 41% | 38.2% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 53.3% | 42.6% | 42.9% | Worse |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 1 | 0 | 1 | Worse |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Massachusetts avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 4 | 7 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 2 | 1 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 41 | 51.8 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Massachusetts avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 1 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $12,735 | $34,265 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 1 | 1 | 1 | Average |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Massachusetts avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 132 | 120 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 65 | 99 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 48.9% | 82.1% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Massachusetts avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 6.3% | 3.4% | 3.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 5.2% | 4.2% | 4.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 6.3% | 21.4% | 15.4% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 2.7% | 1.8% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.8% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 15.6% | 16.4% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 20.2% | 15.4% | 14.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 1.4% | 5.1% | 5.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 0.5% | 15.5% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0.1% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 11.3% | 19.5% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 17.4% | 21.2% | 19% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 93.8% | 94.8% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 86.9% | 92.6% | 93.6% | Worse |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Massachusetts avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 0% | 1.4% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 87.5% | 77.7% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 69.3% | 78.3% | 82% | Worse |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 6 health deficiencies and 0 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 2 citations involved actual harm.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 30, 2026 Standard | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0565 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected May 21, 2026 |
| April 30, 2026 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 21, 2026 |
| February 11, 2026 Complaint | 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 · Tag F0656 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected January 20, 2026 |
| February 11, 2026 Complaint | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected January 20, 2026 |
| April 15, 2025 Complaint | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 16, 2025 |
| February 26, 2025 Standard | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 10, 2025 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports 1 federal penalty in the past three years, including $12,735 in fines.
| Date | Penalty | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| February 11, 2026 | Fine | $12,735 |
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL SENIOR COMMUNITIES, INC Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 01/14/2021 |
| EMBLEY, MARK Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/27/2021 |
| ERICKSON SENIOR LIVING LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/13/2025 |
| GALANIS, CHRISTINA Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/14/2020 |
| HALL, JOHN Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/30/2010 |
| MERKERT, ROBERT Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/26/2026 |
| NATIONAL SENIOR COMMUNITIES, INC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/14/2021 |
| STINER, PAMELA Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2024 |
| SWEETSER, CHRISTIAN Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2022 |
| TAM, JENNIFER Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/13/2025 |
| BROWN, IAN Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2023 |
| BROWN, PATRICIA Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2022 |
| CLUPPER, KATHERINE Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2024 |
| COLINS, MARY Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2018 |
| ERSTAD, EILEEN Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2018 |
| JACQUE, ZINA Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2018 |
| LEONARD, MONTY Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2022 |
| MOSCATO, MARY Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2024 |
| PAULK, PAMELA Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2022 |
| POMERANZ, WILLIAM Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2025 |
| REEL, STEPHANIE Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2018 |
| ROSKIEWICZ, MICHAEL Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2019 |
| SHARP, RUSSEL Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2023 |
| WALLICK, DANIEL Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2025 |
| COLINS, MARY Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2019 |
| EMBLEY, MARK Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/27/2021 |
| ERSTAD, EILEEN Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2018 |
| HALL, JOHN Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/30/2010 |
| JACQUE, ZINA Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2025 |
| MERKERT, ROBERT Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/26/2026 |
| MOSCATO, MARY Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2025 |
| SAWICKI, SCOTT Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2024 |
| STINER, PAMELA Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2024 |
| TYLER, DANIEL Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2025 |
| BISON, MICHAEL Individual | individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/07/2026 |
| RIDLEY, FRED Individual | individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/07/2026 |
| SONES, RANDALL Individual | individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/07/2026 |
| BUTLER, RICHARD Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2014 |
| EMBLEY, MARK Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/27/2021 |
| ERICKSON SENIOR LIVING LLC Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/23/2020 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Linden Ponds's rating?
Linden Ponds has 4 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Massachusetts nursing homes is 3 stars.
How many inspection citations did Linden Ponds receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 4 citations, compared with a Massachusetts average of 6.8. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Linden Ponds accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Linden Ponds?
It is non profit - corporation and part of Erickson Senior Living. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Linden Ponds and how do I contact it?
Linden Ponds is at 400 Linden Ponds Way, Hingham, MA 02043. Phone: (781) 534-7088.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.