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Bear Mountain At Worcester

59 Acton Street, Worcester, MA 01604

Nursing Home Respite Care Skilled Nursing Rehabilitation
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Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $8,097

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $8,400
  • Average State Price: $7,915
  • Average National Price: $7,508


  • 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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    Skilled Nursing

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    Community Reviews

    6.2
    Bear Mountain At Worcester
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 20 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 27 out of 33 communities in Worcester
  • Ranking in State: 548 out of 664 communities in MA
  • Facility and Grounds C

    Care B

    Staff B



    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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    Health

    Short-Term Rehabilitation

    Long-Term Care

    Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Recovery

    Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Recovery

    Ventilator Care

    Respiratory Care


    Services

    24-Hour Emergency Call System

    Social Service/Case Management

    Pre-Admission Assessments

    Individualized Treatment Planning

    Respite Care


    Activities

    Social Events

    Gym

    Gardens

    Art

    Recreation

    Reading


    Community Amenities

    Beauty/Barber Shop

    Laundry

    Religious Services

    Outdoor Patio

    Salon


    Room Amenities

    Cable

    Phone

    WiFi

    Flat Screen TVs

    Private Suites

    Semi-Private Rooms


    Dining

    Guest Meals

    Specialized Dietary Service

    Nutritional Counseling

    Registered Dietician


    Transportation

    Facility Van


    Pet

    Pet-Friendly Policy



    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.

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    The 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.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.

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    Health 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

    General Area Overview
    • 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

    Demographic Overview
    • 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.

    Health and Safety Overview
    • 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 away
    Walmart Supercenter
    1.1 miles away
    San Miguel Grocery
    1.5 miles away
    Stop & Shop
    1.5 miles away
    Ed Hyder's Mediterranean Marketplace
    1.7 miles away

    Transportation

    Worcester
    0.9 miles away

    Bus Stations

    PVTA B79 - Union Station
    0.8 miles away
    Belmont Street + Oden Avenue
    1.7 miles away
    Belmont Street + Prentice Street
    1.7 miles away
    Belmont Street + McRae Court
    1.8 miles away
    Main St. + Crystal St.
    1.8 miles away

    Banks

    People's United Bank
    1.0 miles away
    Bay State Savings Bank
    1.1 miles away
    Digitial Federal Credit Union
    1.1 miles away
    United Bank
    1.2 miles away
    Bank of America
    1.2 miles away

    Hospitals

    Saint Vincent Hospital at Worcester Medical Center
    1.0 miles away
    Family Health Center of Worcester
    1.5 miles away
    UMass Memorial Medical Center - Memorial Campus
    1.5 miles away
    Adcare Hospital
    1.8 miles away
    UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus
    1.9 miles away

    Pharmacies

    Walgreens
    0.4 miles away
    CVS Pharmacy
    1.1 miles away
    CVS
    2.2 miles away
    Rite Aid
    4.9 miles away

    Dentists

    Worcester Pediatric Dental Group
    1.4 miles away
    Lakeside Family Dental
    2.4 miles away
    Dr. William Dennis
    5.0 miles away
    Wellness Dental LLC
    12.9 miles away
    Paquette Family Dental
    15.3 miles away

    Parks

    Mulcahy Field
    0.2 miles away
    Houghton Street Historic District
    0.2 miles away
    Providence Street Historic District
    0.3 miles away
    Ingleside Avenue Historic District
    0.4 miles away
    Broad Meadow Brook Conservation Restriction
    0.4 miles away

    Places of Worship

    Saint Johns Catholic Church
    0.8 miles away
    Emmanuel Baptist Church
    1.1 miles away
    Oakdale Methodist Church
    9.6 miles away

    Shopping

    The Shoppes at Blackstone Valley
    3.4 miles away
    Tatnuck Mall
    3.9 miles away
    Auburn Mall
    4.0 miles away
    Solomon Pond Mall
    11.4 miles away
    Quarry Square Shopping Center
    16.2 miles away

    Culture

    Warner Theater
    0.2 miles away
    The Cove Music Hall
    0.8 miles away
    Arts Worcester
    1.0 miles away
    Hanover Theatre
    1.1 miles away
    Franklin Square Salon Gallery
    1.1 miles away

    Restaurants

    Bocato
    0.7 miles away
    BirchTree Bread Company
    0.7 miles away
    Smokestack Urban Barbecue
    0.7 miles away
    The Banner Bar & Grille
    0.7 miles away
    Pepe's
    0.7 miles away

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