Nursing homes › Massachusetts › Life Care Center of Stoneham
25 Woodland Road, Stoneham, MA 02180 · 7816622545 · 94 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Life Care Centers of America, a group operating 194 facilities in 26 states. Group record: average rating 3.4/5, 14 abuse citation icons, 3 facilities on the Special Focus list, $3,697,816 in federal fines. This facility rates above its group average (3.4/5).
Total nurse staffing: 4.00 (Massachusetts median: 3.71). RN hours: 0.83. Weekend total: 3.59. Nursing staff turnover: 32%.
All-time on record: 31 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-17 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | E | Health | corrected 2025-10-23 |
| 2025-09-17 | 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 2025-10-23 |
| 2025-09-17 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Health | corrected 2025-10-23 |
| 2025-03-19 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | complaint | corrected 2025-03-18 |
| 2025-03-19 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | G | complaint | corrected 2025-03-18 |
| 2025-03-19 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | G | complaint | corrected 2025-03-18 |
| 2024-09-19 | Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws. | E | Health | corrected 2024-10-04 |
| 2024-09-19 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Health | corrected 2024-10-04 |
| 2024-09-19 | 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 2024-10-04 |
| 2024-09-19 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Health | corrected 2024-10-04 |
| 2024-09-19 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Health | corrected 2024-10-04 |
| 2024-09-19 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Health | corrected 2024-10-04 |
| 2024-09-19 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Health | corrected 2024-10-04 |
| 2024-09-19 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Health | corrected 2024-10-04 |
| 2024-08-29 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-09-18 |
| 2024-08-29 | 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 | complaint | corrected 2024-09-18 |
| 2023-09-14 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | G | Health | corrected 2023-10-10 |
| 2023-09-14 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | G | Health | corrected 2023-10-10 |
| 2023-09-14 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | E | Health | corrected 2023-10-10 |
| 2023-09-14 | 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 2023-10-10 |
| 2023-09-14 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Health | corrected 2023-10-10 |
| 2023-09-14 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Health | corrected 2023-10-10 |
| 2023-09-14 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | D | Health | corrected 2023-10-10 |
| 2023-09-14 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Health | corrected 2023-10-10 |
| 2023-09-14 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Health | corrected 2023-10-10 |
| 2023-09-14 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Health | corrected 2023-10-10 |
| 2023-09-14 | 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 2023-10-10 |
| 2023-09-14 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Health | corrected 2023-10-10 |
| 2023-09-14 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2023-10-10 |
| 2023-09-14 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Health | corrected 2023-10-10 |
| 2023-09-14 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | corrected 2023-10-10 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-19 | Fine | $9,620 |
| 2023-09-14 | Fine | $29,939 |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEVELOPERS INVESTMENT COMPANY INC | Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/28/1987 |
| PRESTON, FORREST | Indirect Ownership Interest | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/28/1987 |
| COTE, KIMBERLY | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/06/2023 |
| LONG, ZOFIA | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/15/2004 |
| NGUYEN, DENNIS | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/21/2024 |
| LAY, LISA | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/24/2017 |
| SWANKER, RICHARD | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2022 |
| CROSS, CINDY | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/25/1996 |
| HENRY, TERRY | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/16/1999 |
| LAY, LISA | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/09/2018 |
| SWANKER, RICHARD | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/01/2011 |
| THURMOND, JOAN | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/22/2000 |
| DEVELOPERS INVESTMENT COMPANY INC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/28/2020 |
| LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC. | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/25/1996 |
| STONEHAM OPERATIONS LLC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/21/1997 |
| BERDZENISHVILI, MAYA | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/01/2024 |
| COTE, KIMBERLY | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/06/2023 |
| FLETCHER, TODD | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/13/2024 |
| LONG, ZOFIA | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/15/2004 |
| NGUYEN, DENNIS | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/21/2024 |
| PRESTON, AUBREY | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/13/2024 |
| ZIEGLER, JAMES | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/13/2024 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 225732. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.