LINDEN PONDS
LINDEN PONDS holds a 5 out of 5 star CMS overall rating, above the Massachusetts average of 3, as a ccrc in Hingham, Massachusetts, with no deficiency records for it in the current CMS extract.
ccrc in Hingham, Massachusetts
400 LINDEN PONDS WAYRatings
CMS 5/5 stars
Estimated cost
Estimated $3,800–$6,000/month
About LINDEN PONDS
LINDEN PONDS is a non profit - corporation ccrc in Hingham, Massachusetts.
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall, in line with the Hingham average of 5, above the Massachusetts average of 3.
Its reported CMS domain scores are even at 5 out of 5 for health inspections, staffing, quality measures.
How to read LINDEN PONDS's star rating
The CMS overall star rating for LINDEN PONDS is a composite of three separately measured domains: health inspection results from state survey teams, staffing levels reported through payroll-based journal data, and clinical quality measures drawn from resident assessments and Medicare claims. A 5-star overall rating means LINDEN PONDS sits in the upper tier of rated providers nationally, though a strong overall score can still hide a weaker individual domain.
For LINDEN PONDS, CMS currently publishes 5 out of 5 for health inspections, 5 out of 5 for staffing, 5 out of 5 for quality measures. Health inspection scores are graded on a curve within each state, so this facility's inspection score is a ranking against other Massachusetts providers rather than an absolute measure. Staffing scores reflect reported nurse hours per resident day, and quality-measure scores reflect resident outcomes such as falls, pressure ulcers and hospital readmissions.
In local context: 3 rated facilities in Hingham average 5 out of 5, and the Massachusetts average is 3. LINDEN PONDS rates 5 out of 5, in line with that benchmark. Comparing a facility against its own local market matters because inspection severity, Medicaid reimbursement rates and staffing supply all vary sharply by state.
What LINDEN PONDS's inspection record shows
No deficiency citations for LINDEN PONDS appear in the CMS extract this page is built from. That reflects the records CMS has published for this provider, not an inspection performed by Clear Care Connect, and the federal extract can lag a state survey by several months.
Before you rely on a clean record, ask LINDEN PONDS for the date of its most recent standard survey and for its current CMS Form 2567. Also ask the Massachusetts survey agency whether any complaint investigations are open, as complaint surveys are logged separately from the standard annual survey cycle.
What ccrc costs near Hingham, Massachusetts
Massachusetts ccrc typically runs $3,800 to $6,000 per month, a midpoint of roughly $4,900 — about $58,800 a year. This is a state-level market estimate from published rate data for this care type, not a quote from LINDEN PONDS, and it is the single figure on this page that is modelled rather than reported.
Actual pricing at LINDEN PONDS depends on room type, whether the community charges a flat all-inclusive rate or a base rate plus tiered care levels, and one-time community or entrance fees. Medicare does not pay for room and board in this care category. Common funding routes are private pay, long-term care insurance, a state Medicaid waiver where one exists, and VA Aid and Attendance for eligible veterans and surviving spouses.
When you call LINDEN PONDS, ask for the total monthly figure at the care level being recommended — not the base rate — plus the schedule of annual increases over the last three years and what triggers a move to a higher care tier.
Questions to ask LINDEN PONDS on a tour
These are drawn from what this facility's own record does and does not tell you. Bring them to the tour and write down the answers — comparing written answers across two or three Hingham providers is more revealing than any single visit.
- Your CMS overall rating is 5 out of 5 — what changed at the most recent survey, and what are you doing differently now?
- CMS reports 5 out of 5 for health inspections here — how is that being addressed?
- What is the current nurse and aide staffing ratio on days, evenings, nights and weekends, and what is your annual staff turnover?
- What is the all-in monthly cost for the care level you would place my family member in, and what triggers an increase?
- How are medication changes, falls and hospital transfers communicated to family, and how quickly?
- Can we visit unannounced at a mealtime and on a weekend before deciding?
How to verify this information about LINDEN PONDS
Everything on this page comes from public records, and you can check each figure at its source. CMS publishes provider ratings, staffing and inspection data through its Provider Data Catalog and Medicare Care Compare for certified providers; the Massachusetts licensing and survey agency holds the state licence file, complaint investigations and any enforcement actions for LINDEN PONDS; and your local Area Agency on Aging can tell you about waiver programs and ombudsman support in Hingham.
Long-term care ombudsman programs are free and independent, and an ombudsman who covers Hingham will often know a facility's recent staffing and complaint history in more current detail than any published dataset. Clear Care Connect does not inspect, endorse or rank facilities for payment, and does not accept payment from providers to change what a page says.
LINDEN PONDS — questions families ask
How does Medicare rate LINDEN PONDS?
LINDEN PONDS holds a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Massachusetts average of 3.
How does LINDEN PONDS compare to other Hingham facilities?
Across 3 rated facilities in Hingham, the average CMS overall rating is 5 out of 5. LINDEN PONDS rates 5 out of 5, in line with that local average.
What are LINDEN PONDS's CMS domain scores?
CMS reports health inspections 5 out of 5, staffing 5 out of 5, quality measures 5 out of 5 for LINDEN PONDS.
Who operates LINDEN PONDS?
LINDEN PONDS is operated as a non profit - corporation ccrc.
What does ccrc cost near Hingham, Massachusetts?
Massachusetts ccrc typically runs $3,800–$6,000 per month. This is a state-level estimate, not a quote from LINDEN PONDS — pricing varies by care level and room type.
Where is LINDEN PONDS located?
LINDEN PONDS is at 400 LINDEN PONDS WAY. You can reach the facility directly at 7815347088.
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Where this data comes from
- CMS star ratings, health inspection, staffing and quality scores — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Provider Data Catalog (CMS certification number 225773).
- Estimated monthly cost — Clear Care Connect state-level cost model, derived from published market rates for this care type and state. Estimates are not quotes.
No CMS inspection survey date or data-refresh timestamp is on record for this facility yet, so this page states no data date. Government inspection data is republished by CMS on its own schedule — always confirm directly with the provider.