Bear Hill Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
11 North Street, Stoneham, MA 02180 · (781) 438-8515
For profit - Limited Liability company · 169 certified beds
Bear Hill Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center has a 5-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in January 2026, found 7 citations (the Massachusetts average is 6.8). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $16,146 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on January 15, 2026 found 7 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.January 15, 2026 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.January 15, 2026 · F0604 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.January 15, 2026 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.January 15, 2026 · F0685 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.January 15, 2026 · F0686 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.January 15, 2026 · F0842 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.January 15, 2026 · F0582 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Some
Complaint inspections, last three years
No citations from complaint inspections in the last three years.
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $16,146December 14, 2023
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Massachusetts average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 4.00 | 3.86 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.49 | 0.65 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.08 | 0.95 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.43 | 2.25 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 37.1% | 38.2% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 169 |
| Average residents per day | 149 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
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