Nursing Homes · Stoneham, MA
Life Care Center of Stoneham
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SOURCE DATA JUL 2026
Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Bear Hill Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
11 North Street · Stoneham, MA 02180 · 169 certified beds
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NPI 1467099234. Look this up in the CMS NPPES registry (opens in a new tab)
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About Bear Hill Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
Bear Hill Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center is a nursing home in Stoneham, Massachusetts, in Middlesex County. Public records list 169 beds. Ownership records list a for-profit operator and tie the listing to Colev Gestetner. It is Medicare certified. We hold 27 inspection citations for this listing, the most recent dated 15 January 2026. CMS also lists 1 fine or payment denial action against it. Reported staffing works out to 4.00 nurse hours per resident per day. Every fact above comes from the public records listed in the sources section on this page. The newest source file we hold for this listing is dated July 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare · Source data August 2026
Certification
- Medicare-certified (CMS Certification Number on file)
Ratings
5.0(CMS Care Compare)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-07-01.GOV
Staffing rating
3.0Quality-measure rating
5.0Inspections on record
2
Cited deficiencies
11
5.0(CMS Care Compare)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-08-01.GOV
Staffing rating
3.0Quality-measure rating
5.0Inspections on record
2
Cited deficiencies
11
Not yet ratedSource: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026Q1.GOV
Staffing rating
Not publishedQuality-measure rating
Not publishedInspections on record
Not published
Cited deficiencies
Not published
Not yet ratedSource: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025Q4.GOV
Staffing rating
Not publishedQuality-measure rating
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Cited deficiencies
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5.0(CMS Care Compare)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-06-01.GOV
Staffing rating
2.0Quality-measure rating
5.0Inspections on record
2
Cited deficiencies
11
Inspection history (27)
Records from December 2023 to January 2026.
January 15, 2026 · D
Citation F0656Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-01-15 under CMS tag F0656 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-02-06. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-01-15.GOVJanuary 15, 2026 · D
Citation F0685Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-01-15 under CMS tag F0685 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-02-06. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-01-15.GOVJanuary 15, 2026 · D
Citation F0686Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-01-15 under CMS tag F0686 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-02-06. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-01-15.GOVJanuary 15, 2026 · B
Citation F0582Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-01-15 under CMS tag F0582 (CMS scope/severity B: pattern, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm) for Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-02-06. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-01-15.GOVJanuary 15, 2026 · D
Citation F0604Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-01-15 under CMS tag F0604 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-02-06. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-01-15.GOVJanuary 15, 2026 · E
Citation F0684Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-01-15 under CMS tag F0684 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-02-06. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-01-15.GOVJanuary 15, 2026 · D
Citation F0842Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-01-15 under CMS tag F0842 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-02-06. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-01-15.GOVDecember 19, 2024 · D
Citation F0695Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-12-19 under CMS tag F0695 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-01-28. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-12-19.GOVDecember 19, 2024 · D
Citation F0656Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-12-19 under CMS tag F0656 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-01-28. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-12-19.GOVDecember 19, 2024 · E
Citation F0842Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-12-19 under CMS tag F0842 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-01-28. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-12-19.GOVDecember 19, 2024 · E
Citation F0677Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-12-19 under CMS tag F0677 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-01-28. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-12-19.GOVDecember 14, 2023 · E
Citation F0880Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-12-14 under CMS tag F0880 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-01-11. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-12-14.GOVDecember 14, 2023 · D
Citation F0658Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-12-14 under CMS tag F0658 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-01-23. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-12-14.GOVDecember 14, 2023 · D
Citation F0755Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-12-14 under CMS tag F0755 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-01-11. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-12-14.GOVDecember 14, 2023 · D
Citation F0726Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-12-14 under CMS tag F0726 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for 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. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-01-11. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-12-14.GOVDecember 14, 2023 · D
Citation F0698Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-12-14 under CMS tag F0698 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-01-11. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-12-14.GOVDecember 14, 2023 · D
Citation F0684Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-12-14 under CMS tag F0684 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-01-11. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-12-14.GOVDecember 14, 2023 · D
Citation F0699Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-12-14 under CMS tag F0699 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-01-11. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-12-14.GOVDecember 14, 2023 · G
Citation F0689Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-12-14 under CMS tag F0689 (CMS scope/severity G: isolated, actual harm) for Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-01-11. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-12-14.GOVDecember 14, 2023 · D
Citation F0580Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-12-14 under CMS tag F0580 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-01-11. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-12-14.GOV
Penalties (1)
Total fines on file: $16,146
December 14, 2023 · Fine
Citation FINE-3665CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $16,146 against this nursing home on 2023-12-14 (Fine ID: 3665). Source: CMS Care Compare Penalties (as of 2026-07-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-12-14.GOV
Staffing
Latest: 4.00 nurse staffing hours per resident per day (2026Q1)
Staffing trend (5 periods)
- 2025Q44.02 hrs/resident/day
- 2026-06-014.02 hrs/resident/day
- 2026-07-014.00 hrs/resident/day
- 2026-08-014.00 hrs/resident/day
- 2026Q14.00 hrs/resident/day
Most recent period is about the same as 2025Q4. Figures are CMS-reported nurse staffing hours, not our estimate.
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
CMS Care Compare chain: Colev Gestetner
Chain ID 689 · 7 facilities in chain (CMS)
- Chain average overall rating: 4.6
- Chain average health inspection rating: 3.9
- Chain average staffing rating: 3.3
- Chain average quality measure rating: 4.4
Chain averages are CMS-published figures for facilities sharing this Chain ID (formerly Affiliated Entity). They are not ElderCareCosts scores.
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Jul 23, 2026First appeared in our data
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Typical cost
Genworth CareScout Cost of Care Survey · 2025
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Nursing Homes
Median · MA$14,448/moSee full MA cost breakdownSource: Genworth CareScout Cost of Care Survey · Updated 2025
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Trust & methodology
Where this information came from
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- CMS enrollmentas of July 2026
- NPI
- CMS nursing homes (provider info)as of July 2026
- Chain identifier, Chain name, City, CMS Special Focus status, County, Licensed capacity, Map location, Medicare certification number, Name, Ownership type, Phone number, State, Street address, ZIP code
- CMS nursing homes (payroll-based journal staffing)as of June 2026
- Staffing hours per resident day
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