From 1 posting and nurse reviews · Employer research Sep 18, 2026Sources
The short version
Our single posting here lists $36.00 an hour, a flat rate with no range to negotiate around.
For experienced nursesSources
From employer postingsAs of 2026-09-18Charting runs on PointClickCare, so if you've worked long-term care before, the documentation flow will feel familiar from day one.
If you are moving hereSources
From employer postingsEmployees rated job security highest of any category at 3.3 of 5, the one area of the review profile that holds up.
For new gradsSources
As of 2026-09Source: facebook.com
Nursing here
- Charting system
PointClickCare
From employer postings
Published pay and benefits
- Hourly pay
$39.00/hr
Licensed practical nurse self-reported hourly rate
As of 2026-09
- Hourly pay
$56.50/hr
Unit manager self-reported hourly rate
As of 2026-09
- Hourly pay
$23.50/hr
Nursing assistant self-reported hourly rate
As of 2026-09
What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Overall Employee Satisfaction
- Overall rating is 3.2 of 5 across 5 reviews, with job security rated highest at 3.3 and management and culture lowest at 2.3.
Sources
As of 2026-09- Compensation Satisfaction
- Only 43% of employees report satisfaction with their compensation based on 7 reviews, with pay and benefits rated 2.7 of 5.
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As of 2026-09- Workplace Environment Concerns
- Family member raised concerns online regarding negative treatment and questionable behavior patterns toward a staff member at the facility.
Sources
As of 2026-09Source: facebook.com
The hard parts
Only 43% of reviewers said they were satisfied with pay, and management and culture scored lowest at 2.3 of 5 — go in with specific questions about who runs your unit and how staffing gets covered.
Sources
As of 2026-09Source: facebook.com
What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
- How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
- What does a usual day’s workload look like?
Living in Lexington, MA
Anchored by the historic Battle Green and the Minuteman Bikeway, Lexington pairs serene, tree-lined neighborhoods and top-tier schools with direct Route 2 connectivity. While local rental housing is scarce and quiet evenings replace nightlife, nurses gain an exceptionally safe community with a straightforward reverse commute from nearby Cambridge or Somerville.
Browse roles in Lexington- State price level · Massachusetts
- 6% above the national average
- State index 105.8 (100 = national)
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities
Current openings at PINE KNOLL NURSING CENTER
- LPN
- Night shift
Sources
- facebook.com/groups/centergrovechatter/posts/1731600360905331
The short version, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026-09
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