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HomeMassachusettsBear Hill Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center

Bear Hill Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center

11 North Street, Stoneham, MA 021807814388515
4/5Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
3/5
Staffing
2/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
169
certified
1 fine(s) totaling $16,146

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 4/5 stars (above average)

• Has 169 certified beds with an average of 147.5 residents per day (87% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 4 deficiencies (inspected Dec 19, 2024)

• Has been fined a total of $16,146 across 1 fine(s)

• Total nursing staff: 3.88 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 45.9%

• Part of the Colev Gestetner chain (7 facilities)

Bear Hill Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center is a 4-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Stoneham, Massachusetts with 169 certified beds. It has been operating since 1983. The facility scored above average compared to Massachusetts facilities.

Beds
169
Avg Residents/Day
147.5
Ownership
For profit - Partnership
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Jun 14, 1983
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Middlesex
Last Inspection
Dec 19, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
4
Weighted Score
49.5
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (34)

F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Dec 19, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0677Potential for Harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey: Dec 19, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0695Potential for Harm

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Survey: Dec 19, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0842Potential for Harm

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Survey: Dec 19, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0580Potential for Harm

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Survey: Dec 14, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0623Minimal Harm

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Survey: Dec 14, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0625Minimal Harm

Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

Survey: Dec 14, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Dec 14, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0658Potential for Harm

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Survey: Dec 14, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Dec 14, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Actual Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Dec 14, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0695Potential for Harm

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Survey: Dec 14, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0698Potential for Harm

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Survey: Dec 14, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0699Potential for Harm

Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

Survey: Dec 14, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0726Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Dec 14, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0755Potential for Harm

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Survey: Dec 14, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0759Potential for Harm

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Survey: Dec 14, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0761Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Dec 14, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Dec 14, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0883Potential for Harm

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Survey: Dec 14, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0558Potential for Harm

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Survey: Oct 21, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: Oct 21, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Oct 21, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0658Potential for Harm

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Survey: Oct 21, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0677Potential for Harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey: Oct 21, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Oct 21, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0686Actual Harm

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Survey: Oct 21, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0688Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

Survey: Oct 21, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Oct 21, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0695Potential for Harm

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Survey: Oct 21, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3

+ 4 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$16,146
Number of Fines
1
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
1

Penalty History

FineDec 14, 2023
$16,146

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.34 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN1.04 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.50 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing3.88 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total3.48 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.12 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
45.9%
RN Turnover
52.4%
Administrators Left
1

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Partnership
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (4)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
GESTETNER, COLEV5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual50%Jan 1, 2020
MOSKOWITZ, YISROEL5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual50%Jan 1, 2020
STERN, NATHANOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2020
CITRONI, SUSANW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AJun 8, 2022

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Bear Hill Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center?▾
Bear Hill Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 3/5, staffing rating of 2/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated above average.
Has Bear Hill Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center had any health inspection violations?▾
Bear Hill Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center had 4 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Dec 19, 2024). The facility has been fined a total of $16,146 across 1 fine(s).
What are the staffing levels at Bear Hill Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center?▾
Bear Hill Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center provides 3.88 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.50 RN hours, 1.04 LPN hours, and 2.34 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 45.9%.
How many beds does Bear Hill Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center have?▾
Bear Hill Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center has 169 certified beds with an average of 147.5 residents per day, resulting in approximately 87% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Partnership owned and is part of the Colev Gestetner chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Bear Hill Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center?▾
Yes, there are 1 other nursing home in Stoneham, Massachusetts with an average rating of 3.5/5. You can compare all facilities on the Stoneham nursing homes page.

Part of Colev Gestetner

This chain operates 7 facilities. View all →