Life Care Center of Stoneham
25 Woodland Road · Stoneham, MA · 02180 · 7816622545
94 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Life Care Centers of America
Why this verdict
- 5 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
Red flags
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.95 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.82 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.63 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 34% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $39,559 |
Inspection citations (31 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E September 17, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected October 23, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 17, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected October 23, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E September 17, 2025
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 October 23, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Actual harm · G March 19, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected March 18, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G March 19, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected March 18, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Actual harm · G March 19, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected March 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 19, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected October 4, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 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 October 4, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 19, 2024
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected October 4, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 19, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected October 4, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 19, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected October 4, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 19, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected October 4, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E September 19, 2024
Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws.
Corrected October 4, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D September 19, 2024
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected October 4, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 29, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected September 18, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 29, 2024 · found via complaint
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 September 18, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Actual harm · G September 14, 2023
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected October 10, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Actual harm · G September 14, 2023
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected October 10, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 14, 2023
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected October 10, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 14, 2023
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected October 10, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 14, 2023
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected October 10, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 14, 2023
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected October 10, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D September 14, 2023
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected October 10, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D September 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 October 10, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 14, 2023
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected October 10, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| March 19, 2025 | Fine | $9,620 |
| September 14, 2023 | Fine | $29,939 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 225732 · certified since August 12, 1997. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.