The SNF Report
Home › Facilities › Massachusetts › LIFE CARE CENTER OF STONEHAM

LIFE CARE CENTER OF STONEHAM

25 WOODLAND ROAD
STONEHAM, MA 02180 · 7816622545 · Middlesex County

CMS Star Ratings

Overall★★★★★
Health inspection★★★★★
Staffing★★★★★
Quality measures★★★★★

Facility Facts

Certified beds94
OwnershipFor profit - Limited Liability company
State rank#123

By the numbers

31
Health citations (3 cycles)
0
Immediate-jeopardy (J/K/L)
5
Actual-harm (G/H/I)
$39,559
Federal fines (CMPs)
The trend: Citations are trending down — 3 in the most recent cycle versus 15 two cycles ago.

Recent Health Citations

Sep 17, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0684
D — No actual harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Sep 17, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0761
E — No actual harm
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
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.
Sep 17, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0584
E — No actual harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
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.
Mar 19, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0697
G — Actual harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Details
Correction status: Corrected Mar 18, 2025 — Past Non-Compliance
Inspection cycle: 2
Survey origin: Complaint investigation
Mar 19, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0658
G — Actual harm
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Details
Correction status: Corrected Mar 18, 2025 — Past Non-Compliance
Inspection cycle: 2
Survey origin: Complaint investigation
Mar 19, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0600
G — Actual harm
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Details
Correction status: Corrected Mar 18, 2025 — Past Non-Compliance
Inspection cycle: 2
Survey origin: Complaint investigation
Sep 19, 2024 · Health survey · F-tag 0842
D — No actual harm
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Sep 19, 2024 · Health survey · F-tag 0812
D — No actual harm
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Sep 19, 2024 · Health survey · F-tag 0686
D — No actual harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Sep 19, 2024 · Health survey · F-tag 0684
D — No actual harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Sep 19, 2024 · Health survey · F-tag 0677
D — No actual harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Sep 19, 2024 · Health survey · F-tag 0656
D — No actual harm
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Sep 19, 2024 · Health survey · F-tag 0550
D — No actual harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Sep 19, 2024 · Health survey · F-tag 0839
E — No actual harm
Administration Deficiencies
Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws.
Aug 29, 2024 · Health survey · F-tag 0726
D — No actual harm
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
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.
Aug 29, 2024 · Health survey · F-tag 0656
D — No actual harm
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Sep 14, 2023 · Health survey · F-tag 0880
D — No actual harm
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Sep 14, 2023 · Health survey · F-tag 0842
D — No actual harm
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Sep 14, 2023 · Health survey · F-tag 0688
D — No actual harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
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.
Sep 14, 2023 · Health survey · F-tag 0677
D — No actual harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Showing the 20 most recent citations. View the full inspection record on CMS Care Compare →

More facilities in Massachusetts →

How to read this page. Star ratings and citation counts come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Care Compare August 2026 dataset, covering the three most recent inspection cycles. Scope/severity letters: D–F no actual harm, G–I actual harm, J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.

Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026 dataset. Updated quarterly. Figures come from public CMS records; contact info@theskilledreport.com for corrections.