Bear Hill Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
11 North Street · Stoneham, MA · 02180 · 7814388515
169 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Colev Gestetner
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.02 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.49 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.58 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 39% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $16,146 |
Inspection citations (27 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D January 15, 2026
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected February 6, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 15, 2026
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected February 6, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E January 15, 2026
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected February 6, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 15, 2026
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Corrected February 6, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 15, 2026
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected February 6, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 15, 2026
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected February 6, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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No harm found · B January 15, 2026
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected February 6, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 19, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected January 28, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E December 19, 2024
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected January 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 19, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected January 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 19, 2024
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected January 28, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Actual harm · G December 14, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 11, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 14, 2023
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected January 11, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E December 14, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected January 11, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 14, 2023
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected January 23, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 14, 2023
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected January 11, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 14, 2023
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected January 11, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 14, 2023
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected January 11, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 14, 2023
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Corrected January 11, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 14, 2023
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected January 11, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D December 14, 2023
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected January 11, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 14, 2023
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected January 11, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E December 14, 2023
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.
Corrected January 23, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E December 14, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 11, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D December 14, 2023
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected January 11, 2024 · Infection Control
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| December 14, 2023 | Fine | $16,146 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 225272 · certified since June 14, 1983. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.