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Bear Hill Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center
11 North Street, Stoneham, MA 02180
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Bear Hill Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center Description
Located just north of Boston, Bear Hill Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center
is a renowned CARF-accredited health care facility where patients come for therapy and rehabilitation, and where long term care residents enjoy a positive quality of life not excelled by any other facility in our Southern New England region.
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Care Types at Community
This community offers the following types of care
Assisted Living
Assisted living offers a supportive community environment with personalized care and assistance for seniors who value their independence but need help with daily activities.
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Nursing Home
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Skilled Nursing
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Review Summary
The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.
Summary of Reviews:
- Several reviews mention understaffing and high turnover rates, yet acknowledge the dedication of the staff present.
- Food quality and temperature are consistently criticized across multiple reviews.
- The Activities and Physical Therapy departments receive high praise for their quality of service.
- There are mixed experiences regarding care, with some reviews highlighting neglect and inadequate care leading to severe health deterioration and others praising the facility for exceptional care and attentiveness.
- Communication with management and responsiveness to concerns are areas of contention, with some reviewers feeling their concerns were ignored.
- The cleanliness of the facility and the behavior of some staff members are criticized, including issues with hygiene and professionalism.
- Positive experiences are noted in terms of rehabilitation services, with specific staff members being commended for their dedication and effectiveness.
- Family members of residents appreciate the efforts to keep residents engaged and dressed, noting a stark contrast to other facilities.
- There are serious concerns about medical errors, such as incorrect medication being administered and delays in responding to call bells.
Overall, the reviews present a mixed picture of the facility, with significant concerns about care quality and staff behavior balanced by stories of dedicated care and effective rehabilitation services.
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Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Nursing Home Ratings
Overall rating: 3
Health inspection rating: 3
Staffing rating: 3
Quality measure rating: 2
Long-term quality measure rating:
1
Short-term quality measure rating:
3
Nursing Home Overview
Participation
date: June 14, 1983
Ownership type: For Profit
Provider
type: Medicare and Medicaid
Nursing home capacity: 169
Total current residents: 155
Facility is located in a hospital: No
Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
Resident and family council: Resident
Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines
Number of
facility
incidents: 0
Number of
substantiated complaints: 0
Number of payment denials: 0
Number of fines: 4
Total cost of fines: $103946
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointHealth and Fire Safety Deficiencies
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.
| Scope | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Severity of Deficiency | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G | H | I |
| No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy | D | E | F |
| No actual harm with potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
Fire Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-11-07 | 2022-11-18 | D | Egress Deficiencies | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. |
| 2022-11-07 | 2022-12-30 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. |
| 2022-11-07 | 2022-12-30 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2022-11-07 | 2022-11-18 | D | Services Deficiencies | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. |
Health Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-10-21 | 2022-11-28 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. |
| 2022-10-21 | 2022-11-28 | D | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. |
| 2022-10-21 | 2022-11-28 | E | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. |
| 2022-10-21 | 2022-11-28 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. |
| 2022-10-21 | 2022-11-28 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. |
| 2022-10-21 | 2022-11-28 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. |
| 2022-10-21 | 2022-10-28 | G | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. |
| 2022-10-21 | 2022-11-28 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | 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. |
| 2022-10-21 | 2022-11-28 | E | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| 2022-10-21 | 2022-11-28 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. |
| 2022-10-21 | 2022-11-28 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. |
| 2022-10-21 | 2022-11-28 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. |
| 2022-10-21 | 2022-11-28 | D | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. |
| 2022-10-21 | 2022-11-28 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. |
| 2022-01-12 | 2022-01-19 | D | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2022-03-08 | 2022-04-28 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. |
| 2022-03-08 | 2022-04-28 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. |
| 2020-01-09 | 2020-01-31 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. |
| 2020-01-09 | 2020-01-31 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. |
| 2020-01-09 | 2020-02-04 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. |
| 2020-01-09 | 2020-01-31 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. |
| 2020-01-09 | 2020-02-04 | E | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. |
| 2020-01-09 | 2020-01-31 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident. |
| 2020-01-09 | 2020-01-31 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. |
| 2020-01-09 | 2020-01-31 | D | Environmental Deficiencies | Keep all essential equipment working safely. |
| 2020-12-23 | 2021-01-11 | E | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. |
| 2020-12-23 | 2021-01-11 | E | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2020-08-27 | 2020-09-27 | D | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2019-01-31 | 2019-03-17 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. |
| 2019-01-31 | 2019-03-17 | D | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. |
| 2019-01-31 | 2019-03-17 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. |
| 2019-01-31 | 2019-03-17 | E | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | 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. |
| 2019-01-31 | 2019-03-17 | D | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
Fines
| Fine Date | Fine Amount |
|---|---|
| 2018-09-19 | $7,803 |
| 2020-08-27 | $5,000 |
| 2020-08-27 | $5,405 |
| 2020-12-23 | $15,755 |
| 2020-12-23 | $15,000 |
| 2022-01-12 | $15,000 |
| 2022-01-12 | $15,341 |
| 2022-10-21 | $82,250 |
| 2022-10-21 | $67,445 |
What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Wakefield which is 1.4 miles away and has a population of 24,932 (small town).
- The average income is $98,815, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 79
- Low Temperature: 31
- Average Temperature: 54.4
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 128 days of rain, 30 days of snow and 205 days of sun
- Precipitation: 1.9 inches a year
- The crime rate is 2.11 per 100 people which is low compared to other cities.
- Violent Crime: 0.47 incidents per 100 people
- Property Crime: 1.11 incidents per 100 people
- Drug-Related Crime: 0.05 incidents per 100 people
- The average life expectancy in zip code is 81.7 years old, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
- Air Quality: Good Days 165.0, Moderate Days 16.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 0.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0
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Supermarkets
Market Basket
1.0 miles awaySuper Stop & Shop
1.1 miles awayNatural Food Exchange
1.1 miles awayBJ's Wholesale Club
1.1 miles awayProfessor's Market
1.3 miles awayTransportation
Wakefield
1.2 miles awayBus Stations
Redstone Shopping Center
0.6 miles away159 Main St opp Collincote St
0.8 miles awayMain St @ Collincote St
0.8 miles awayNorth Ave @ Wolcott St
1.0 miles awayNorth Ave @ Winn St
1.0 miles awayBanks
Salem Five Bank
0.5 miles awayLiberty Bay Credit Union
0.6 miles awaySantander Bank
0.7 miles awayEastern Bank
0.8 miles awayBank of America
1.2 miles awayHospitals
Winchester Hospital Center for Cancer Care
2.6 miles awayWinchester Hospital
2.8 miles awayMelrose-Wakefield Hospital
3.5 miles awayHealthSouth New England Rehabilitation Hospital
4.2 miles awayLahey Hospital & Medical Center
5.2 miles awayPharmacies
CVS Pharmacy
0.6 miles awayRite Aid
1.1 miles awayWalgreens
1.2 miles awayRite Aid Pharmacy
1.3 miles awaySmith's Drug
1.5 miles awayDentists
Dr. Bruce M. Doyle
0.4 miles awayStoneham Dental Care
0.6 miles awayReading Dental
0.8 miles awayReading Dental Associates
1.2 miles awayFamily Dental
1.5 miles awayParks
Conservation Land/North&Erikso
0.6 miles awayLeach Park
0.6 miles awaySturges Park
0.7 miles awayA.P. Rounds Playground
0.8 miles awayPinevale
0.8 miles awayPlaces of Worship
Grace Federated Church
9.2 miles awayOld North Church
9.7 miles awaySt. Leonard's Church
9.8 miles awayKings Chapel
10.2 miles awayUnited First Parish Church
18.1 miles awayShopping
Square One Mall
4.6 miles awayBurlington Mall
5.9 miles awayAssembly Square Marketplace
7.4 miles awayThe Garage
9.1 miles awayEndicott Plaza
9.1 miles awayCulture
Greater Boston Stage Company
1.7 miles awayFollow Your Art
3.8 miles awayChevalier Theatre
5.7 miles awayArlington Friends of the Drama
6.8 miles awayGranoff Music Center
6.9 miles awayRestaurants
Ninety Nine Restaurant & Pub
0.2 miles awaySam's Bistro
0.3 miles awayHouse of Bagels
0.5 miles awayCap't Loui
0.6 miles awayTulip Asian Cuisine
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