Nursing homes › Massachusetts › Bear Hill Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
11 North Street, Stoneham, MA 02180 · 7814388515 · 169 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Colev Gestetner, a group operating 7 facilities in 4 states. Group record: average rating 4.4/5, 0 abuse citation icons, 0 facilities on the Special Focus list, $45,480 in federal fines. This facility rates above its group average (4.4/5).
Total nurse staffing: 4.00 (Massachusetts median: 3.71). RN hours: 0.49. Weekend total: 3.68. Nursing staff turnover: 37%.
All-time on record: 27 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-15 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Health | corrected 2026-02-06 |
| 2026-01-15 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | D | Health | corrected 2026-02-06 |
| 2026-01-15 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Health | corrected 2026-02-06 |
| 2026-01-15 | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | D | Health | corrected 2026-02-06 |
| 2026-01-15 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Health | corrected 2026-02-06 |
| 2026-01-15 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Health | corrected 2026-02-06 |
| 2026-01-15 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | B | Health | corrected 2026-02-06 |
| 2024-12-19 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Health | corrected 2025-01-28 |
| 2024-12-19 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | Health | corrected 2025-01-28 |
| 2024-12-19 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Health | corrected 2025-01-28 |
| 2024-12-19 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Health | corrected 2025-01-28 |
| 2023-12-14 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Health | corrected 2024-01-11 |
| 2023-12-14 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Health | corrected 2024-01-11 |
| 2023-12-14 | 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. | E | Health | corrected 2024-01-23 |
| 2023-12-14 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Health | corrected 2024-01-11 |
| 2023-12-14 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Health | corrected 2024-01-11 |
| 2023-12-14 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Health | corrected 2024-01-23 |
| 2023-12-14 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Health | corrected 2024-01-11 |
| 2023-12-14 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Health | corrected 2024-01-11 |
| 2023-12-14 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Health | corrected 2024-01-11 |
| 2023-12-14 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | D | Health | corrected 2024-01-11 |
| 2023-12-14 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2024-01-11 |
| 2023-12-14 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Health | corrected 2024-01-11 |
| 2023-12-14 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Health | corrected 2024-01-11 |
| 2023-12-14 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Health | corrected 2024-01-11 |
| 2023-12-14 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | C | Health | corrected 2024-01-11 |
| 2023-12-14 | 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. | C | Health | corrected 2024-01-11 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-12-14 | Fine | $16,146 |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GESTETNER, COLEV | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Individual | 50% | since 01/01/2020 |
| MOSKOWITZ, YISROEL | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Individual | 50% | since 01/01/2020 |
| STERN, NATHAN | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2020 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 225272. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.