LIFE CARE CENTER OF STONEHAM
25 WOODLAND ROAD, Stoneham, MA 02180
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How LIFE CARE CENTER OF STONEHAM Compares
LIFE CARE CENTER OF STONEHAM is a 94-bed for-profit nursing facility in Stoneham, Massachusetts. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Massachusetts average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures, rated 5 stars. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (6.6%) is above the Massachusetts average of 4.2% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 94 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 84% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Stoneham, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 4.5 stars.
By the numbers vs. Massachusetts average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 27.3% — worse than the Massachusetts average of 21.4% (28% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 2.2% — better than the Massachusetts average of 3.4% (36% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 6.6% — worse than the Massachusetts average of 4.2% (57% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 30.2% — worse than the Massachusetts average of 25.7%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Massachusetts averages across 341 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask LIFE CARE CENTER OF STONEHAM
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing LIFE CARE CENTER OF STONEHAM with other nursing homes in Stoneham.
What keeps LIFE CARE CENTER OF STONEHAM's staffing levels rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What is LIFE CARE CENTER OF STONEHAM doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 27.3% here versus 21.4% across Massachusetts. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help LIFE CARE CENTER OF STONEHAM keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 2.2% here versus 3.4% across Massachusetts. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at LIFE CARE CENTER OF STONEHAM?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does LIFE CARE CENTER OF STONEHAM lag behind other Stoneham options?
Its 4-star overall rating is below the local average of 4.5 stars across 2 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at LIFE CARE CENTER OF STONEHAM?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Stoneham
Stoneham sits in Middlesex County, where adults 65 and older make up about 15.3% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Massachusetts as a whole (16.5% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 245,533 (15.3%)
- Median age
- 38.5 years
- Median household income
- $106,202
- Median home value
- $540,300
Demographics for Middlesex County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Stoneham.
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