D

LIFE CARE CENTER OF STONEHAM

25 WOODLAND ROAD, STONEHAM, MA 02180
Score: 48 / 100

Life Care Center Of Stoneham faces challenges in its CMS ratings, earning a D grade with a score of 48/100. The facility ranks in the 43th percentile among Massachusetts nursing homes, suggesting significant room for improvement.

Staffing at Life Care Center Of Stoneham is near the national average, with 3.86 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent inspections identified 31 deficiencies at Life Care Center Of Stoneham. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 24 / 40 pts
3 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 10 / 25 pts
2 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 12 / 20 pts
3 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 15 / 15 pts
5 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.86 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.90 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.69 0.7 Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.28 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.49 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.59 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

31
Total Deficiencies
Sep 16, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 31 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0584 Severity E
    Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for d
    Sep 16, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0761 Severity E
    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologi
    Sep 16, 2025 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0684 Severity D
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    Sep 16, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0600 Severity G
    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
    Mar 18, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0658 Severity G
    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    Mar 18, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 9.1% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 2.2% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 31.0% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 2.2% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 7.1% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 6.3% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 14.7% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

2 penalties recorded by CMS

Total fines: $39,559

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of D is based on a score of 48 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 3★ → 24 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 2★ → 10 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 3★ → 12 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 5★ → 15 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -10 pts
  • Fine deductions: -3 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Certified Beds
94
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Sep 16, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
6