Brookhaven at Lexington
Scout 100Lexington, MA · 49 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Usually has openings
One of Lexington's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $14,050–$17,500/mo
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Bear Mountain at Sudbury
136 Boston Post Road, Sudbury, MA 01776 · Middlesex County
50
FairHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates fair.Availability outlookUsually has openings
Typically 47% full — availability is generally good.
Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
Our evaluation
An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Sudbury
Bear Mountain at Sudbury is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Sudbury, MA, with 142 certified beds and an average of about 67 residents per day. It operates as part of the Bear Mountain Healthcare network.
Medicare rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall — below the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 2/5 on health inspections, 4/5 on staffing, 2/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 3.76 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.74 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 40.5%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 10 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 1 federal fine totaling $15,672 in the recent record.
Strengths
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •Below-average 2-star overall CMS rating
- •Below-average health-inspection rating
- •Below-average nurse staffing (3.76 hrs/resident/day)
Best for: Families considering this community should tour in person, request the latest survey, and weigh it against higher-rated Sudbury options — our advisors can help you compare.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 142
- Avg. residents/day
- 67
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Part of a chain
- Bear Mountain Healthcare
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 225710
Federal quality ratings
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures
Pricing & cost
We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.
| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $14,050–$17,500/mo (median $15,350) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Cambridge prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
Staffing & care
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
- Total nurse hrs / resident / day
- 3.76
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.74
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 40.5%
- National avg ≈ 52%
Safety & inspection record
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
- Health deficiencies (last survey)
- 10
- Federal fines
- 1 ($15,672)
- Total penalties
- 1
- Last standard survey
- 2024-11-05
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (48 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2025-01-15Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
2024-11-05Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
2024-11-05Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
2024-11-05Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
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.
2024-11-05Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
2024-11-05Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
2024-11-05Severity D — potential for harmQuality 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.
2024-11-05Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
Penalty history
Federal fines and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials on record.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-11-02 | Fine | $15,672 |
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
Location
136 Boston Post Road, Sudbury, MA
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
Reviews & reputation
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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about Bear Mountain at Sudbury
How much does Bear Mountain at Sudbury cost?
Bear Mountain at Sudbury does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Sudbury, MA area typically runs $14,050–$17,500 per month (median $15,350, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is Bear Mountain at Sudbury's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Bear Mountain at Sudbury 2 out of 5 stars overall, including 2/5 for health inspections, 4/5 for staffing, 2/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Bear Mountain at Sudbury?
Staff provide about 3.76 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 40.5% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Bear Mountain at Sudbury?
Bear Mountain at Sudbury has 48 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2024-11-05). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Bear Mountain at Sudbury have availability?
Typically 47% full — availability is generally good. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Bear Mountain at Sudbury offer?
Bear Mountain at Sudbury in Sudbury, MA offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 142 beds.
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