LIFE CARE CENTER OF STONEHAM — Nursing Home in STONEHAM, MA
CMS Five-Star Rating
Based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures
Facility Overview
| Certified Beds | 94 |
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| Average Residents/Day | 82.4 |
| CMS Certification Number | 225732 |
Staffing Levels
Hours Per Resident Day (HPRD)
| Total Nurse Staffing | 3.95 HPRD |
|---|---|
| RN Staffing | 0.92 HPRD |
Health Inspection Findings & Deficiencies
LIFE CARE CENTER OF STONEHAM had 3 health inspection deficiencies on its most recent inspection (September 17, 2025).
Inspection Findings — September 17, 2025
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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. (Level E)Corrected — October 23, 2025
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Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. (Level D)Corrected — October 23, 2025
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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. (Level E)Corrected — October 23, 2025
Life Care Center of Stoneham is a 94-bed nursing home in Stoneham, Massachusetts. It holds a 3-star CMS overall rating. Total nurse staffing is 3.9 hours per resident day, above the Massachusetts average of 3.9. Its most recent inspection, in September 2025, cited 3 deficiencies, none of them severe. CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon.
Staffing appears to be at or modestly above state averages, which can help with day-to-day care continuity. One important thing to ask about is the facility's abuse flag and what steps it has taken to address the recent deficiencies involving medication management, care planning, and assistance with daily activities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is LIFE CARE CENTER OF STONEHAM Medicare and Medicaid certified?
LIFE CARE CENTER OF STONEHAM is Medicare certified and Medicaid certified according to CMS data.
What is LIFE CARE CENTER OF STONEHAM's CMS star rating?
LIFE CARE CENTER OF STONEHAM has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars.
How is staffing at LIFE CARE CENTER OF STONEHAM?
LIFE CARE CENTER OF STONEHAM reports 3.94882 total nurse hours per resident day.
Has LIFE CARE CENTER OF STONEHAM had health inspection deficiencies?
On its most recent inspection, LIFE CARE CENTER OF STONEHAM had 3 total deficiencies, including 0 classified as severe.
How many beds does LIFE CARE CENTER OF STONEHAM have?
LIFE CARE CENTER OF STONEHAM has 94 certified beds.
Nearby Nursing Homes
- MELROSE HEALTHCARE — 1/5 — 0.9 mi
- REGALCARE AT GLEN RIDGE — 1/5 — 1.4 mi
- ELMHURST HEALTHCARE (THE) — 5/5 — 1.5 mi
- REGALCARE AT COURTYARD-MEDFORD — 1/5 — 1.9 mi
- GREENWOOD NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER — 5/5 — 2.1 mi
- MEDFORD REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER — 3/5 — 2.4 mi
Data Source
This information is sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) public datasets.
CMS Provider Information updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Survey Summary updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Health Deficiencies updated May 1, 2026.
CareQED last updated June 22, 2026.