Bear Hill Nursing Center At Wakeflied
Nursing Home Facility
11 North Street, Stoneham, MA 02180
Bear Hill Nursing Center At Wakeflied is a senior care community located in Stoneham, MA. It provides nursing home care and senior living for older adults in the Stoneham area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (781) 438-8515.
Operated by Colev Gestetner, which runs 7 communities in our directory.
With 169 beds, Bear Hill Nursing Center At Wakeflied is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Stoneham average about 119 beds. Larger communities more often keep clinical staff on site around the clock and can offer a wider range of on-site therapy and activities, though some families prefer the quieter feel of a smaller setting.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 88% of its licensed beds.
Medicare rates this community 5 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Its most recent standard health inspection was in January 2026 and recorded 7 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 4.0 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.5 hours from a registered nurse. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 37%.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 27 problems at Bear Hill Nursing Center At Wakeflied. 1 finding involved harm to a resident.
In the last three years Medicare fined this home once, a total of $16,146.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Quality of Life and Care
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
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Minimal harm or the potential for it, a pattern
Resident Rights
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.
Bear Hill Nursing Center At Wakeflied offers nursing home care and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type for-profit corporation
- Beds / units 169
- Occupancy 88%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 4.0
- Annual staff turnover 37%
- Last health inspection January 2026
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