Bear Mountain at Worcester
Bear Mountain at Worcester – Medicare Certified Since 1976
Bear Mountain at Worcester is a Medicare and Medicaid certified skilled nursing facility located in Worcester, Massachusetts. This facility has been serving the community for 50 years. A Medicare-certified skilled nursing facility provides 24-hour nursing care, rehabilitation services, and assistance with activities of daily living for patients who need skilled nursing or rehabilitation services on a daily basis.
This facility has 173 certified beds with a current occupancy rate of 77% (averaging 133 residents per day), which is moderate. Skilled nursing facilities provide 24-hour nursing care for patients who need rehabilitation services after a hospital stay or ongoing care for chronic conditions. Services include skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and assistance with daily activities.
Staffing Levels: Based on CMS payroll data, this facility provides approximately 4.32 hours of total nursing care per resident per day (2.57 hours from CNAs, 1.15 hours from LPNs, 0.6 hours from RNs). Physical therapy staffing is 0.02 hours per resident per day. This staffing level meets research-recommended quality thresholds.
Medicare Quality Ratings: According to CMS, Bear Mountain at Worcester has an overall quality rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is much below average compared to other nursing homes nationwide. Individual category ratings are: health inspection: 1 stars, staffing: 3 stars, quality measures: 2 stars.
Medicare Coverage: Medicare covers skilled nursing facility care for up to 100 days following a qualifying hospital stay of at least 3 days. Days 1-20 are fully covered by Medicare, days 21-100 require a daily coinsurance payment. Many residents also use Medicaid, private insurance, or pay privately for long-term stays.
Questions to Ask: When visiting a nursing home, ask about: staff-to-resident ratios and RN coverage around the clock, how they handle medical emergencies, activities and therapy programs, how they communicate with families, their approach to falls prevention, and policies for managing resident complaints.
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Local Comparison Snapshot
How Bear Mountain at Worcester compares to 59 facilities in Worcester, MA-CT
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Data from CMS Medicare Compare and Payroll-Based Journal. Area averages based on 59 facilities in Worcester, MA-CT.
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Medicare Star Ratings
Official CMS ratings based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures
Data as of December 2025
Star Ratings History
Quarterly performance from 2013-2026
How Does This Facility Compare?
Compared to 59 other nursing homes in Worcester, MA-CT
Based on CMS Medicare star ratings. Higher ratings indicate better performance.
Staffing Hours per Resident Day
Staffing data from CMS Payroll-Based Journal. Higher hours generally indicate more direct care time.
Staff Turnover Rate
Lower turnover rates generally indicate a more stable workforce and better continuity of care.
Agency/Contract Staff Usage
Lower agency usage often indicates better staff retention. High agency rates (>30%) may suggest staffing challenges.
Agency Staff Trends
Historical agency/contract staff usage by role
Data from CMS Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ). Agency % = contractor hours / total hours.
Direct Care Staffing
Average minutes of direct nursing care per resident per day
Data as of December 2025
Staffing Trends
Direct care minutes per resident per day
Occupancy Rate History
Average daily residents as a percentage of certified beds
Data from CMS Provider Info files. Occupancy = Average Residents per Day / Certified Beds.
Staff Turnover History
Annual percentage of nursing staff who left the facility
Data as of December 2025
Data from CMS Payroll-Based Journal. Turnover = staff who left during the year / total staff.
Average Daily Rate
Average daily charge for care at this facility
Based on CMS Cost Report data (inpatient revenue ÷ total patient days)
Data Source: Financial data from CMS Skilled Nursing Facility Cost Reports. Data typically lags 1-2 years. This information is for educational purposes only and should not be the sole basis for financial or care decisions. CareListings does not guarantee accuracy.
Financial Health
Comprehensive financial indicators from CMS Cost Reports
Data from fiscal year 2023 (most recent available - cost report data lags ~2 years)
Staff Investment: Higher spending per resident often correlates with better care quality.
Payer Mix: Shows revenue sources. Higher Medicare % typically means more post-acute/rehab care; higher Medicaid % indicates more long-term care residents.
Nonprofit/Government: May operate with lower margins while still providing quality care due to community mission.
Data Source: All financial data on this page comes from CMS Skilled Nursing Facility Cost Reports submitted by the facility to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. This information is provided for educational purposes only and should not be the sole basis for any financial or care decisions. Cost report data typically lags 1-2 years. CareListings does not guarantee the accuracy of this data.
Who Stays Here
Breakdown of residents by payment type
Based on fiscal year 2023 cost report data
Average Length of Stay
How long residents typically stay at this facility
Based on fiscal year 2023 cost report data
Services
Comprehensive skilled nursing services, rehabilitation programs, and medical care in WORCESTER
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Do not send your family members here. This place needs to be shut down. They left my mentally disabled mother stranded at a nearby hospital at night, with non of her belongings and told the hospital she was their problem now and drove off. Mind you, they did NOT even call her healthcare proxy or family to notify them. THIS PLACE NEEDS TO BE SHUT DOWN!!!
My mother is currently a resident at Bear Mountain and asked me to write a review on her behalf. My mother has seen vast improvements in her health since being transferred to BM Worcester. The team there has been extremely attentive and compassionate and she tells me how much she appreciates the care she receives from them every day. She also has access to Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapy; her team is supportive every step of the way. We truly appreciate you and highly recommend the team at Bear Mountain for your loved one's continued care and rehabilitation. Thank you again for all you do. Sincerely, Kristiana and Lisa F.
The staff at Bear Mountain saved my Mom’s life. She came from a horrible facility that neglected her and was ready to send her to a nursing home rather than work to rehabilitate her. She had little confidence that she would be able to go home. The staff at Bear Mountain welcomed my Mom, and my Dad as a guest, in with open arms and worked their hardest to not only rehabilitate her, but to give her the confidence that she COULD be rehabilitated and go home! They went above and beyond to show both my parents and our family love, kindness and respect through what was a horrible time in our lives. We thank you Dr Bob and staff for all you’ve done for our family!
It's a very good rehabilitation center for what my husband needs. P.t.,speech,o.t. are a great team teach him how to move forward so he can come home again. Nursing staff are very good as well making sure all our needs are met and teaching us what we need for when he comes home
A family member was transferred from an LTAC hospital to B M / Worcester. She spent over 5 months in the first level skilled facility receiving Trach care and more. During her stay the staff did a great job caring for her many needs, particularly the respiratory and speech therapy teams. The staff was consistent and made the effort to get to know her and her family, who visited her daily. We rate B M overall a 3.5+ CV Norwood, MA
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