We have been named to the list of "Best Nursing Homes in America" by U.S. News and World Report for each of the last five years. CARF was founded in 1966 as an international, non-profit organization whose mission is to provide accreditation standards and surveyors for organizations working in the health and human services field worldwide, with a base in traditional facilities and institutional settings.
The CARF International group of companies currently accredits more than 50,000 programs and services at 23,000 locations. More than 8 million people of all ages are served annually by 6,800 CARF-accredited service providers, including Bear Hill. To learn more, visit www.carf.org. Person Centered Care is based on patient/resident preferences, shared decision making and initiation for self care management whenever possible.
The CARF International group of companies currently accredits more than 50,000 programs and services at 23,000 locations. More than 8 million people of all ages are served annually by 6,800 CARF-accredited service providers, including Bear Hill. To learn more, visit www.carf.org. Person Centered Care is based on patient/resident preferences, shared decision making and initiation for self care management whenever possible.
Services
Bear Hill Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center has been a dedicated provider of health care services for more than three decades. Founded in 1983, Bear Hill quickly established a reputation for excellence in both quality of service to its residents and meticulous grooming of its expansive location in Stoneham, MA.
Steve brings over 20 years of health care and management experience to operations here at Bear Hill Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center. His expertise, based on a long track record of success in the health care industry, is fundamental to the high level of quality services we provide on a daily basis.
Our facility employs approximately 220 individuals providing services in a wide variety of disciplines, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Medical Services: We have a facility-employed Medical Director (not a contractor) who oversees all clinical services including approximately 30 Attending Physicians, Geriatric and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners, a Psychiatrist and our own Registered Pharmacist.
Rehabilitation takes many forms, and the staff at Bear Hill is well versed in a wide variety of recuperative in-patient rehabilitation therapies designed to help patients regain their confidence and re-integrate with the community smoothly and successfully. Therapy regimes at Bear Hill Rehab are conducted by registered Physical Therapists, registered Occupational Therapists and Speech Pathologists.
The daily care and attention our Long Term Care Staff provides to our residents makes a core contribution to our reputation as a health care facility that truly cares about the life experiences of those who live here, and their families.
Most health care experts agree that a stable, team-oriented staff of long term care professionals with a successful history of working together is one of the most important characteristics of a long term care facility like Bear Hill.The tenure of our dedicated staff is among the longest of any similar facility in our region.
Most health care experts agree that a stable, team-oriented staff of long term care professionals with a successful history of working together is one of the most important characteristics of a long term care facility like Bear Hill.The tenure of our dedicated staff is among the longest of any similar facility in our region.
Reviews (9)
Richard Calabrese
Dec 19, 2021
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Mary Addesa
Nov 30, 2021
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In response to your comment on my low rating to the owner of bearhill rehab i don't need the number to bearhill rehab thank you for the phone number to bearhill rehab i have it and you guys should have my number after all the phone calls I made and messages I had left in regards to my mother... nobody cared when my mother was Alive and I was complaining and begging for better care for my mother. U can ask your director Steve buckley and your head charge nurse kathy Escobar how my concerns and family's concerns went Un heard. You know what's upsetting is all of her kids grandkids and great grandkids
Erica Brodie
Sep 28, 2021
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I truly believe the staff here takes good care of our residents. Management certainly does everything they can to meet if not exceed family and patient expectations/requests. I have been employed with the company for 17 years, and in this time have had family members of my own here to be cared for, and currently my mother is here for long term care. While i realize there is no such thing as "perfect", I could not imagine putting any of my family or friends in any other facility.
Joyce Ciampa-Mutz
Sep 16, 2021
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Horrible experience. Food terrible. Had no where else to send mom. Lost her clothes, she fell 3 times. Broken arm and black and blues all over face that lasted for months. Left unattended refused to dafty belt her in wheel chair. Left her wet for hours. Sent several times to er for unresponsiveness.This is just to name a few
Joseph Ferrante
Oct 07, 2020
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My aunt Kay was hospitalized then transferred to Bear Hill Rehabilitation Center. While visiting her the other day she told me that she had an exceptionally pleasant experience there. She asked me to submit this review for her. She said the facility was very clean, the food was great and members of the staff were very friendly towards her. My aunt wants to recognize the occupational therapists Medline and Elliott who were of great assistance in getting her back into shape. A woman named Amy from the rehabilitation department was helpful in obtaining equipment for her physical therapy and getting
David Costa
Jul 10, 2020
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The team caring for my mom at Bear Hill Rehab had been top notch.
Mom was first admitted to the D-Unit for temporary rehabilitation where she was treated with kindness and dignity. Her needs amplified, requiring resident status for an extended period.
During this period, the onset of the COVID pandemic added unthinkable worry to our family while visitation was suspended. The care at Bear Hill continued seamlessly by the heroic staff, full of unsung hero's and tested by a horrible pandemic.
I would be remiss not to mention activities director, Sara, whom added a much needed and much appreciated
Mom was first admitted to the D-Unit for temporary rehabilitation where she was treated with kindness and dignity. Her needs amplified, requiring resident status for an extended period.
During this period, the onset of the COVID pandemic added unthinkable worry to our family while visitation was suspended. The care at Bear Hill continued seamlessly by the heroic staff, full of unsung hero's and tested by a horrible pandemic.
I would be remiss not to mention activities director, Sara, whom added a much needed and much appreciated
Carol Minchello
Jun 02, 2020
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I'd like to take this opportunity to address some workers at Bear Hill Nursing Center. First of all, my mom was a resident for close to 7 years. We lost her this March, 2020. Not because of covid but other reasons. We tried to make her years at Bear Hill the best ever , my family and I would visit every day to not only check on her but check the facilities and workers taking care of her. Everyday she was up and dressed and fed by 9am! One of her favorite aides was Elsa, who was in her 70's and a strong amazing woman! It was incredible what this lady did at her age! Another favorite was Marie who
Nancymo
Sep 30, 2019
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My mother has been at Bear Hill for the past 3 weeks and the care has been top notch. All the boxes are checked: Good Rehab, food and a caring staff. My mothers needs/questions/concerns are handled quickly and exceeded my expectations. When long term care aka Nursing Home care is needed for my mother in the future, she really wants to go to Bear Hill. They never just leave patients laying in the bed, everyone is up and dressed in the morning and ready for the day which often includes fun activities (i.e Elvis Impersonator) along with wonderful care. We have had experiences with other Skilled Nursing
Gary Muise
Aug 01, 2016
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My Mom was a patient in the rehab part (D Unit) of Bear Hill and she received excellent care. The nurses and staff were very professional and caring. Her rehab went very well and she is now at home to gain even more strength. My family has always thought very highly of the entire facility and are very impressed that the staff turnover is so low. My Godmother is currently a resident in the nursing home section of Bear Hill (Arbor Hill) and has always received excellent care since she has been there. My late Mother-in-law spent over four years in Arbor Hill and there are still staff members who speak
