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Bear Mountain At Worcester
59 Acton Street, Worcester, MA 01604
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Bear Mountain At Worcester Description
Bear Mountain At Worcester is a community that offers nursing care, respite care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation and is located in the small town of Hamilton Worcester, Massachusetts. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio, suite and semi-private or share or companion room layouts.
The community has an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 making it the 28th highest rated community in the city out of 33 communities. See more information on reviews.
The Nursing Home at this community has a 1 star rating out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. To see more information from CMS you can check out the report here.
To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.
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Care Types at Community
This community offers the following types of care
Nursing Home
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Review Summary
The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.
Summary of Reviews:
- Several reviews highlight significant concerns about the quality of care, including overwhelmed staff, particularly in nursing, and a lack of attention to basic human needs such as hygiene, regular baths, and proper feeding.
- Issues with management and staff behavior were mentioned, including a former director of nursing who was accused of being dishonest and aides described as ignorant, lazy, and insensitive, though some staff were noted to genuinely care about patients.
- Problems with facility cleanliness and maintenance were reported, including the presence of mice and unsanitary conditions in areas like the shower room.
- There were serious allegations of neglect, including patients being left half-naked, not washed or taken out of bed, and improper handling of medications and patient belongings.
- However, some positive feedback was also provided, particularly praising the respiratory rehab and the efforts of certain staff members and departments (respiratory and speech therapy teams) who were seen as attentive, compassionate, and effective in their roles.
- Family members of some residents expressed gratitude for the care provided, noting improvements in their loved ones' health and successful rehabilitation efforts that led to patients being able to return home.
- It was mentioned that recent management changes had resolved some issues, with improvements in activities and rehabilitation services being specifically commended.
In summary, while there are reports of significant issues with care, cleanliness, and staff behavior, there are also instances of positive experiences, particularly in specialized care and rehabilitation efforts. Prospective residents and their families are advised to carefully consider these mixed reviews.
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Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Nursing Home Ratings
Overall rating: 1
Health inspection rating: 1
Staffing rating: 2
Quality measure rating: 4
Long-term quality measure rating:
3
Short-term quality measure rating:
5
Nursing Home Overview
Participation
date: Feb. 18, 1976
Ownership type: For Profit
Provider
type: Medicare and Medicaid
Nursing home capacity: 173
Total current residents: 129
Facility is located in a hospital: No
Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
Resident and family council: Resident
Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines
Number of
facility
incidents: 0
Number of
substantiated complaints: 2
Number of payment denials: 1
Number of fines: 1
Total cost of fines: $101117
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointHealth and Fire Safety Deficiencies
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.
| Scope | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Severity of Deficiency | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G | H | I |
| No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy | D | E | F |
| No actual harm with potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
Fire Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-03-07 | 2022-03-28 | F | Egress Deficiencies | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. |
| 2022-03-07 | 2022-03-28 | F | Services Deficiencies | Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes. |
| 2021-04-05 | 2021-04-15 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. |
| 2020-02-13 | 2020-03-06 | F | Egress Deficiencies | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. |
| 2020-02-13 | 2020-03-06 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. |
Health Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-02-08 | 2023-03-27 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. |
| 2023-02-08 | 2023-03-27 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. |
| 2023-02-08 | 2023-03-27 | D | 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. |
| 2023-02-08 | 2023-03-27 | D | 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. |
| 2022-02-23 | 2022-04-23 | E | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. |
| 2022-02-23 | 2022-04-23 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. |
| 2022-02-23 | 2022-04-23 | G | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. |
| 2022-02-23 | 2022-04-23 | D | 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. |
| 2022-02-23 | 2022-04-23 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. |
| 2022-02-23 | 2022-04-23 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted |
| 2022-02-23 | 2022-04-23 | D | 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. |
| 2022-02-23 | 2022-04-23 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. |
| 2022-02-23 | 2022-04-23 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. |
| 2022-02-23 | 2022-04-23 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. |
| 2022-02-23 | 2022-04-23 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. |
| 2022-02-23 | 2022-04-23 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. |
| 2022-02-23 | 2022-04-23 | D | 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. |
| 2022-02-23 | 2022-04-23 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| 2022-02-23 | 2022-04-23 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. |
| 2022-02-23 | 2022-04-23 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. |
| 2022-02-23 | 2022-04-23 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. |
| 2022-02-23 | 2022-05-19 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. |
| 2022-02-23 | 2022-04-23 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. |
| 2022-02-23 | 2022-04-23 | D | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. |
| 2022-02-23 | 2022-04-23 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents. |
| 2022-02-23 | 2022-04-23 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder. |
| 2022-02-23 | 2022-04-23 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. |
| 2022-02-23 | 2022-04-23 | F | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. |
| 2022-02-23 | 2022-05-19 | F | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. |
| 2022-02-23 | 2022-05-19 | E | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2021-11-17 | 2022-01-15 | D | 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. |
| 2021-11-17 | 2022-01-15 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. |
| 2021-11-17 | 2022-01-15 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. |
| 2021-11-17 | 2022-01-15 | D | 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. |
| 2021-11-17 | 2022-01-15 | D | 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. |
| 2021-03-24 | 2021-05-08 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. |
| 2021-03-24 | 2021-05-08 | E | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. |
| 2021-03-24 | 2021-05-08 | E | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft. |
| 2021-03-24 | 2021-05-08 | D | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. |
| 2021-03-24 | 2021-05-08 | E | 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. |
| 2021-03-24 | 2021-05-08 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. |
| 2021-03-24 | 2021-05-08 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. |
| 2021-03-24 | 2021-05-08 | E | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. |
| 2021-03-24 | 2021-05-08 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. |
| 2021-03-24 | 2021-05-08 | F | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. |
| 2021-03-24 | 2021-05-08 | E | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. |
| 2021-03-24 | 2021-05-08 | D | 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. |
| 2021-03-24 | 2021-05-08 | F | Infection Control Deficiencies | Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. |
| 2020-08-13 | 2020-09-18 | D | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2019-12-12 | 2020-02-02 | E | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. |
| 2019-12-12 | 2020-02-02 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. |
| 2019-12-12 | 2020-02-02 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. |
| 2019-12-12 | 2020-02-02 | F | 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. |
| 2019-12-12 | 2020-02-02 | D | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. |
| 2019-12-12 | 2020-02-02 | D | 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. |
| 2019-12-12 | 2020-02-02 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. |
| 2019-12-12 | 2020-02-02 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. |
| 2019-12-12 | 2020-02-02 | G | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. |
| 2019-12-12 | 2020-02-02 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| 2019-12-12 | 2020-02-02 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. |
| 2019-12-12 | 2020-02-02 | D | 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. |
| 2019-12-12 | 2020-02-02 | G | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. |
| 2019-12-12 | 2020-02-02 | D | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. |
| 2019-12-12 | 2020-02-02 | D | Environmental Deficiencies | Keep all essential equipment working safely. |
Fines
| Fine Date | Fine Amount |
|---|---|
| 2018-06-12 | $52,180 |
| 2019-02-07 | $9,627 |
| 2019-07-24 | $9,625 |
| 2019-07-24 | $11,165 |
| 2019-12-12 | $12,948 |
| 2019-12-12 | $13,804 |
| 2022-02-23 | $101,117 |
| 2022-02-23 | $156,790 |
Denials
| Denial Date | Payment Denial Days |
|---|---|
| 2022-02-23 | 26 |
What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Hamilton Worcester which is 1.1 miles away and has a population of 8,460 (very small town).
- The average income is $53,152, which is low compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 76
- Low Temperature: 29
- Average Temperature: 51.7
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 135 days of rain, 42 days of snow and 186 days of sun
- Precipitation: 2.0 inches a year
- The median age is 34.9 years old, average compared to other cities.
- 5.09% of the population are Veterans which is a average percentage of Veterans compared to other cities.
- 19.97% of the population are Foreign-born which is a high percentage of Foreign-born compared to other cities.
- The population is 0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 7% Asian, 12% Black or African-American, 18% Hispanic or Latino, and 60% White.
- The crime rate is 4.65 per 100 people which is high compared to other cities.
- Violent Crime: 1.44 incidents per 100 people
- Property Crime: 2.36 incidents per 100 people
- Drug-Related Crime: 0.12 incidents per 100 people
- The average life expectancy in zip code is 79.74 years old, which is high compared to other zip codes.
- Air Quality: Good Days 149.0, Moderate Days 33.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 0.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0
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Supermarkets
Price Rite
1.1 miles awayWalmart Supercenter
1.1 miles awaySan Miguel Grocery
1.5 miles awayStop & Shop
1.5 miles awayEd Hyder's Mediterranean Marketplace
1.7 miles awayTransportation
Worcester
0.9 miles awayBus Stations
PVTA B79 - Union Station
0.8 miles awayBelmont Street + Oden Avenue
1.7 miles awayBelmont Street + Prentice Street
1.7 miles awayBelmont Street + McRae Court
1.8 miles awayMain St. + Crystal St.
1.8 miles awayBanks
People's United Bank
1.0 miles awayBay State Savings Bank
1.1 miles awayDigitial Federal Credit Union
1.1 miles awayUnited Bank
1.2 miles awayBank of America
1.2 miles awayHospitals
Saint Vincent Hospital at Worcester Medical Center
1.0 miles awayFamily Health Center of Worcester
1.5 miles awayUMass Memorial Medical Center - Memorial Campus
1.5 miles awayAdcare Hospital
1.8 miles awayUMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus
1.9 miles awayPharmacies
Walgreens
0.4 miles awayCVS Pharmacy
1.1 miles awayCVS
2.2 miles awayRite Aid
4.9 miles awayDentists
Worcester Pediatric Dental Group
1.4 miles awayLakeside Family Dental
2.4 miles awayDr. William Dennis
5.0 miles awayWellness Dental LLC
12.9 miles awayPaquette Family Dental
15.3 miles awayParks
Mulcahy Field
0.2 miles awayHoughton Street Historic District
0.2 miles awayProvidence Street Historic District
0.3 miles awayIngleside Avenue Historic District
0.4 miles awayBroad Meadow Brook Conservation Restriction
0.4 miles awayPlaces of Worship
Saint Johns Catholic Church
0.8 miles awayEmmanuel Baptist Church
1.1 miles awayOakdale Methodist Church
9.6 miles awayShopping
The Shoppes at Blackstone Valley
3.4 miles awayTatnuck Mall
3.9 miles awayAuburn Mall
4.0 miles awaySolomon Pond Mall
11.4 miles awayQuarry Square Shopping Center
16.2 miles awayCulture
Warner Theater
0.2 miles awayThe Cove Music Hall
0.8 miles awayArts Worcester
1.0 miles awayHanover Theatre
1.1 miles awayFranklin Square Salon Gallery
1.1 miles awayRestaurants
Bocato
0.7 miles awayBirchTree Bread Company
0.7 miles awaySmokestack Urban Barbecue
0.7 miles awayThe Banner Bar & Grille
0.7 miles awayPepe's
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