Bear Mountain at Sudbury
136 Boston Post Road · Sudbury, MA · 01776 · 9785054408
142 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Bear Mountain Healthcare
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
The composite number cleared 75 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.76 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.74 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.43 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 41% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $15,672 |
Inspection citations (48 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D January 15, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected February 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 5, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected December 19, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 5, 2024
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected December 19, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 5, 2024
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected December 19, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 5, 2024
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected December 19, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 5, 2024
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected December 19, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 5, 2024
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected December 19, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 5, 2024
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected December 19, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 5, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected December 19, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D November 5, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 19, 2024 · Infection Control
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No harm found · B November 5, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected December 19, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 18, 2024 · found via complaint
Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.
Corrected July 26, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 18, 2024 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected July 26, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Actual harm · G November 2, 2023
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected December 18, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E November 2, 2023
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected December 18, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 2, 2023
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected December 18, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 2, 2023
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected December 18, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 2, 2023
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected December 18, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 2, 2023
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected December 18, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D November 2, 2023
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected December 18, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 2, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected December 18, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 2, 2023
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
Corrected December 18, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 2, 2023
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected December 18, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 2, 2023
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected December 18, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 2, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected December 18, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| November 2, 2023 | Fine | $15,672 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 225710 · certified since July 26, 1996. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.