Facility profile · CCN 225732
Life Care Center Of Stoneham
31 federal citations on record , and 2 federal enforcement actions totaling $39,559.
Record summary
Federal record · Q1 202631
Total citations
31
Last 3 years
5
Actual harm+
2
Federal penalties
$39,559
Total fines
3
Overall ★ rating
Most common violation categories here
Most common F-tags at this facility
Citation history
31 on record| Survey | F-Tag | Violation | Severity | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2025 | F761 | 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 |
| Sep 17, 2025 | F684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard |
| Sep 17, 2025 | F584 | 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 |
| Mar 19, 2025 | F697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | G | Complaint |
| Mar 19, 2025 | F658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | G | Complaint |
| Mar 19, 2025 | F600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | Complaint |
| Sep 19, 2024 | F842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard |
| Sep 19, 2024 | F839 | Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws. | E | Standard |
| Sep 19, 2024 | F812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard |
| Sep 19, 2024 | F686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard |
| Sep 19, 2024 | F684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard |
| Sep 19, 2024 | F677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard |
| Sep 19, 2024 | F656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard |
| Sep 19, 2024 | F550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard |
| Aug 29, 2024 | F726 | 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 |
| Aug 29, 2024 | F656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint |
| Sep 14, 2023 | F880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard |
| Sep 14, 2023 | F842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard |
| Sep 14, 2023 | F812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard |
| Sep 14, 2023 | F761 | 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 |
| Sep 14, 2023 | F759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | E | Standard |
| Sep 14, 2023 | F688 | 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 |
| Sep 14, 2023 | F684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | G | Standard |
| Sep 14, 2023 | F677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard |
| Sep 14, 2023 | F658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | G | Standard |
| Sep 14, 2023 | F656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard |
| Sep 14, 2023 | F610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Standard |
| Sep 14, 2023 | F609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard |
| Sep 14, 2023 | F583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Standard |
| Sep 14, 2023 | F552 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | D | Standard |
| Sep 14, 2023 | F550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard |
Federal enforcement history
Federal regulators have imposed 2 enforcement actions against this facility, including 2 civil money penalties totaling $39,559 .
| Date | Type | Fine | Payment denial |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 19, 2025 | Fine | $9,620 | — |
| Sep 14, 2023 | Fine | $29,939 | — |
About this record
A citation is a finding by a state survey team working under federal contract. It is not a court
judgment. The description above is drawn verbatim from federal public datasets. Facilities have
the right to appeal findings through an Informal Dispute Resolution (IDR/IIDR) process.
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