Bear Hill Nursing Center at Wakefield

    Enter 11 North St, Stoneham, MA 02180
    • Skilled Nursing
    3.9ยท178 reviews

    Compassionate staff and excellent care

    I'm very pleased with the compassionate, friendly staff - nursing, PT/OT and activities (Sara and Tina especially) went above and beyond. The facility is immaculate, meals are good, and my parent was engaged, safe and well cared for; administration was responsive and coordinated care smoothly. Overall I felt relieved and would recommend this center.

    Loved one of resident
    Jul 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    3.92ยท(178)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      3.6
    • Staff

      3.9
    • Meals

      2.8
    • Amenities

      3.1
    • Value

      3.9

    Pros

    • Knowledgeable woundโ€‘care and rehabilitation clinicians
    • Attentive, helpful nursing and therapy staff
    • Clean and wellโ€‘maintained rooms and common areas
    • Engaging activities and therapy program
    • Generous amenities and event programming
    • Familyโ€‘friendly visiting environment and outdoor access
    • Comfortable visiting spaces and scenic grounds
    • Convenient location

    Cons

    • Inconsistent staff responsiveness and night coverage
    • Delays responding to call/buzzer requests
    • Inconsistent adherence to dietary requirements
    • Space constraints and roommate disruptions in semiโ€‘private rooms
    • Intermittent sanitation and odor concerns in some common areas
    • Variable communication with families and clinicians
    • Variable rehabilitation outcomes
    • Limited privateโ€‘room availability/high demand
    • Limited onโ€‘site personal laundry access

    Summary of reviews

    Overall impression: Reviews describe a facility with clear strengths in clinical skill, rehabilitation services, and engagement programming, alongside recurring operational inconsistencies. Many families praised knowledgeable clinicians (including wound care and therapy staff), attentive nursing at times, and a wide range of activities and amenities that support social engagement. The building and resident rooms are often described as clean and well maintained, and the grounds and visiting spaces are viewed positively by visitors.

    Care and staff: Clinical competence is a consistent positive theme โ€” reviewers highlighted effective wound care, strong physical therapy and rehabilitation personnel, and doctors who are attentive in many cases. Nursing staff are frequently described as kind and helpful, willing to accommodate resident comfort. At the same time, there are repeated concerns about consistency of staffing and responsiveness, particularly during nights or when call buzzers are activated. Some families noted delays in assistance and varying tones from clinical staff and physicians during family interactions. These patterns suggest generally capable clinical teams but uneven coverage and responsiveness at certain times.

    Dining and activities: The facility offers a robust activities program and notable amenities (movie theater, exercise classes, bingo, holiday events) that many residents find engaging and revitalizing. Several reviewers credited the program with improving mood and activity levels. Dining feedback is mixed: some describe daily meals as excellent and wellโ€‘managed, while others experienced lapses in adherence to dietary requirements and inconsistent meal handling. Prospective families should confirm dietary policies and handling of special diets prior to admission.

    Facilities and environment: Many reviews emphasize cleanliness, wellโ€‘kept rooms, and pleasant visiting areas with scenic views. However, a subset of reviewers reported sanitation and odor concerns in certain hallways or common areas and noted limitations such as lack of private laundry machines. Semiโ€‘private rooms are common and can create space constraints and roommateโ€‘related disruptions; this is an operational reality to consider when evaluating comfort and privacy needs.

    Management and notable patterns: Families described staff who are often willing to make residents comfortable and accommodate visitors, contributing to a familyโ€‘friendly atmosphere. At the same time, there are recurring comments about variable family communication and occasional frustration with how clinicians handle visitors or updates. There are also a few serious, isolated complaints โ€” including concerns following a resident's death and other adverse outcomes โ€” that point to instances of insufficient followโ€‘up or communication; these appear to be exceptional but are important to probe during a tour or intake discussion.

    Recommendation: The facility offers strong clinical and social programming and is a good fit for families prioritizing rehabilitation services, activities, and a maintained environment. Prospective residents and families should tour the unit, observe callโ€‘bell responsiveness, inspect commonโ€‘area cleanliness, confirm dietaryโ€‘restriction procedures, and ask about privateโ€‘room availability and night staffing patterns to ensure the facility aligns with their care and comfort expectations.

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    Medicare Ratings

    5ยท/ 5
    • Overall

    • Health Inspection

    • Staffing

    • Quality Measures

    Ratings from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (Care Compare). View on Medicare.gov

    Location

    Map showing location of Bear Hill Nursing Center at Wakefield

    Bear Hill Nursing Center at Wakefield is located at Enter 11 North St, Stoneham, MA, 02180.

    About Bear Hill Nursing Center at Wakefield

    Bear Hill Nursing Center At Wakefield sits in a landscaped setting in Wakefield, Massachusetts, close to Stoneham, with grounds and a courtyard meant to help with healing and recovery, and you'll notice it's got private and semi-private suites, some with balconies and views, which helps residents feel more at home, and there are also senior apartments and different residential care homes, so people have options based on what they need. The place offers many kinds of care, from skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and long-term care, to assisted living, memory care, respite care for short breaks, hospice care for end-of-life needs, and adult daycare, so a lot of needs get met no matter what level of help someone requires. Folks can get help with daily things like bathing, dressing, and transferring, and the staff, which includes full-time nurse practitioners and rounding specialists, tries hard to deliver care with kindness and respect. Occupational therapy, cardiac therapy, pulmonary care, stroke recovery, pain management, physical therapy, wound care, and orthopedic rehabilitation are some of the programs here, and they also handle medication management as well as things like speech therapy, respiratory therapy, oncology care, and mental health services.

    The nursing home holds CARF accreditation, which means it meets strong standards for rehab and skilled nursing, and it's part of the Massachusetts Senior Care Association, staying active in plans to help elder care. Bear Hill's known for high ratings and recognition among top nursing homes in Massachusetts, and what sets it apart is the commitment to both medical attention and warm, person-centered care-that means listening closely to each resident and forming a close-knit community. Engaging activities play a big role, with movie nights, music, resident-run clubs, and regular scheduled events in places like the arts room, fitness center, library, or out on walking paths. There's a restaurant-style dining setting, and meals come from a professional chef who takes into account special diets, including allergy concerns and diabetes.

    Registered nurse and nursing assistant hours per resident fall in line with Massachusetts' standards, and there's 12-16 hours of nursing care each day with a 24-hour call system if problems come up. Residents get assessments and routine vaccinations for things like flu and pneumonia, and help is on hand for pressures sores, UTIs, and after-surgery recovery, so families know that important medical details get covered. Home care is an option, too, along with transport, housekeeping, laundry, and even legal and care planning help. There's Wi-Fi, cable TV, air conditioning, and kitchenettes, and many rooms come furnished and have private bathrooms, so it feels a bit more comfortable and less like a hospital.

    Bear Hill stands as a for-profit corporation and has both Medicare and Medicaid certification, with a steady occupancy rate and a long history of serving seniors who need skilled nursing or support with memory loss, and while there's no resident council or family council listed, the place encourages family and professional involvement in daily life. The focus remains on safety with full sprinklers, and they keep up with wellness initiatives like flu prevention and reducing unnecessary medications. Specialized care, high medical standards, and a sense of community make Bear Hill Nursing Center At Wakefield a noticeable part of the senior living picture in the area.

    People often ask...

    Bear Hill Nursing Center at Wakefield offers skilled nursing.

    The full address for this community is Enter 11 North St, Stoneham, MA 02180.

    No, Bear Hill Nursing Center at Wakefield does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

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