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Life Care Center of Stoneham
25 Woodland Road, Stoneham, MA 02180
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Certified for 94 beds, Life Care Center of Stoneham serves Stoneham in Middlesex County, Massachusetts and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1997.
CMS gives it 4 of 5 stars overall, above the Massachusetts median of 3; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 4 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 31 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (3, 13, 15 by cycle, most recent first), 5 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 33.0 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 21.7.
CMS lists 2 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $40K.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.0 hours per resident per day (0.8 RN), close to the Massachusetts median of 3.7; nursing staff turnover is 32.0%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Middlesex Co. median | Massachusetts median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 31 | 27 | 27 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 33.0 | 24.7 | 21.7 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.0 | 3.8 | 3.7 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 32.0% | 33.0% | 37.7% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $39,559 | $8,512 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (72 in the county, 341 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Massachusetts average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 17 Sep 2025, 19 Sep 2024.
Severity mix: G ×5 D ×20 E ×6
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Sep 2025 | F0584 | 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 | Standard survey | 23 Oct 2025 |
| 17 Sep 2025 | F0761 | 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 | Standard survey | 23 Oct 2025 |
| 17 Sep 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 23 Oct 2025 |
| 19 Mar 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | Complaint investigation | 18 Mar 2025 |
| 19 Mar 2025 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | G | Complaint investigation | 18 Mar 2025 |
| 19 Mar 2025 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | G | Complaint investigation | 18 Mar 2025 |
| 19 Sep 2024 | F0839 | Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws. | E | Standard survey | 4 Oct 2024 |
| 19 Sep 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 4 Oct 2024 |
| 19 Sep 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 4 Oct 2024 |
| 19 Sep 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 4 Oct 2024 |
| 19 Sep 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 4 Oct 2024 |
| 19 Sep 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 4 Oct 2024 |
| 19 Sep 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 4 Oct 2024 |
| 19 Sep 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 4 Oct 2024 |
| 29 Aug 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Sep 2024 |
| 29 Aug 2024 | F0726 | 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 investigation | 18 Sep 2024 |
| 14 Sep 2023 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | G | Standard survey | 10 Oct 2023 |
| 14 Sep 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | G | Standard survey | 10 Oct 2023 |
| 14 Sep 2023 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | E | Standard survey | 10 Oct 2023 |
| 14 Sep 2023 | F0761 | 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 | Standard survey | 10 Oct 2023 |
| 14 Sep 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 10 Oct 2023 |
| 14 Sep 2023 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 10 Oct 2023 |
| 14 Sep 2023 | F0552 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | D | Standard survey | 10 Oct 2023 |
| 14 Sep 2023 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Standard survey | 10 Oct 2023 |
| 14 Sep 2023 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard survey | 10 Oct 2023 |
| 14 Sep 2023 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Standard survey | 10 Oct 2023 |
| 14 Sep 2023 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 10 Oct 2023 |
| 14 Sep 2023 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 10 Oct 2023 |
| 14 Sep 2023 | F0688 | 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 | Standard survey | 10 Oct 2023 |
| 14 Sep 2023 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 10 Oct 2023 |
| 14 Sep 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 10 Oct 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mar 2025 | Fine | $9,620 | |
| 14 Sep 2023 | Fine | $29,939 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Massachusetts average. Turnover: nursing staff 32.0%, RNs 31.3%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Massachusetts median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 11.9% | 15.4% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.2% | 3.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.4% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 12.1% | 14.4% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 6.6% | 3.8% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 27.3% | 19.6% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, limited liability company. Legal business name: Stoneham Operations Llc. Chain: Life Care Centers Of America (194 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Developers Investment Company Inc | Direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/28/1987 |
| Developers Investment Company Inc | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/28/2020 |
| Life Care Centers of America, Inc. | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/25/1996 |
| Stoneham Operations LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/21/1997 |
| Life Care Centers of America, Inc. | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/25/1996 |
| Stoneham Operations LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/31/2000 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Middlesex County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aberjona Rehabilitation and Nursing Center | Winchester | 123 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 4.9 | — | 15 May 2024 |
| Bear Hill Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center | Stoneham | 169 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 27 | 16.0 | $16K | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Bethany Skilled Nursing Facility | Framingham | 169 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2.4 | $9K | 26 Sep 2024 |
| Brookhaven At Lexington | Lexington | 49 | 5 | 5 | — | 4 | 8.2 | — | 22 Oct 2024 |
| Campion Health & Wellness, Inc | Weston | 70 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1.4 | — | 12 Apr 2023 |
| Care One At Wilmington | Wilmington | 132 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3.0 | — | 31 Jul 2025 |
| Carleton-Willard Village Retirement & Nursing Ctr | Bedford | 179 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 6.1 | $25K | 10 Jun 2025 |
| D'Youville Care For Advanced Therapy | Lowell | 33 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 15.2 | — | 9 Apr 2024 |
All 72 facilities in Middlesex County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Life Care Center of Stoneham been cited for?
31 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 5 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Massachusetts median is 27 per facility.
Has Life Care Center of Stoneham been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $40K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Life Care Center of Stoneham compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.0 hours per resident per day against a Massachusetts median of 3.7 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Life Care Center of Stoneham?
It is part of the Life Care Centers Of America chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Developers Investment Company Inc, Developers Investment Company Inc and Life Care Centers of America, Inc.. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Life Care Center of Stoneham last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 17 Sep 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 17 Sep 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.