Bear Hill Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
Rehab center in Stoneham, MA
- Sign-on bonus up to $10,000 on 1 role
From 1 posting, the employer’s site and nurse reviews · Employer research Jul 29, 2026Sources
The short version
You would be joining Bear Hill Rehabilitation & Nursing Center in Stoneham, Massachusetts—a privately owned nursing and rehab facility that has been on the map since 1983. Floor nurse postings list $38–$50 an hour with a $4,000 sign-on; MDS Coordinator roles show $45–$60 an hour full-time with a $10,000 sign-on; Unit Manager and Sub Acute Unit Manager listings also carry a $10,000 sign-on.
Employer research, Jul 29, 2026
RN and LPN postings in Stoneham list $38–$50 an hour, with a $4,000 sign-on on the nurse listing.
For experienced nursesSources
MDS Coordinator roles post at $45–$60 an hour full-time with a $10,000 sign-on; Unit Manager and Sub Acute Unit Manager listings also carry a $10,000 sign-on.
For experienced nursesSources
You work in Stoneham, about 9–10 miles north of downtown Boston off I-93, a shorter suburban drive into the city when traffic cooperates.
If you are moving hereSources
As of 2026Source: indeed.com
Nursing here
- Preceptors and orientation
Past RN review said first nursing job taught many skills; DON/ADON approachable; staffing was main obstacle.
Bear Hill Rehabilitation & Nursing Center · employer research
Sources
As of 2015Source: indeed.com- Scheduling
RN review cited flexible schedule; Indeed themes include time/location flexibility; Nurse role listed full-time and part-time.
Bear Hill Rehabilitation & Nursing Center · employer research
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Benefits
Postings cite 401(k), health, dental, vision, life insurance, PTO, paid holidays, and a retirement plan.
Published pay and benefits
- Hourly pay
Nurse (RN/LPN posting) Stoneham MA $38-$50/hr
As of 2026
- Hourly pay
MDS Coordinator $45-$60/hr full-time Stoneham MA
As of 2026
Sources
- Annual pay
Unit Manager listed $45-$60 a year on Indeed (likely display error vs hourly peers)
As of 2026
- Annual pay
Registered Case Manager listed $45-$60 a year Stoneham MA
As of 2026
- Hourly pay
Indeed estimated average RN salary from 8 job postings $43.81/hr
As of 2025-08-01
Sources
- Sign-on bonus
Nurse $4,000 sign-on bonus Stoneham MA
As of 2026
- Sign-on bonus
MDS Coordinator $10,000 sign-on bonus
As of 2026
Sources
- Sign-on bonus
Unit Manager / Sub Acute Unit Manager $10,000 sign-on bonus
As of 2026
- Benefits
Benefits cited on postings: 401(k), health, dental, vision, life, PTO, paid holidays, retirement plan
As of 2026
The units
Sub-Acute
Employer seeks full-time Sub Acute Unit Manager at long-term care facility in Stoneham MA.
Sources
Source location unconfirmedSource: indeed.comNursing / Skilled Nursing / Long-term care
Facility described as nursing care / long-term care and rehab; RN roles and MDS/case management posted.
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Source location unconfirmedSource: indeed.comTherapy / Rehab
PT review notes rehab staff and demanding caseload for per-diem therapy work.
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Source location unconfirmedSource: indeed.com
What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Overall ratings middling
- About 22 Indeed reviews average 3.5; pay/benefits lowest detail score at 3.1; work-life 3.6.
Sources
As of 2026-04-26Source: indeed.com- Staffing shortages and workload
- Nurses and others report heavy workload, call-outs, late relief, and hard-to-fill holes; PT warned of quick burnout and unrealistic caseload.
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- Management mixed to poor
- Some call management accommodating and helpful; others say management does not care, is horrible, and accountability is lacking.
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More review themes
- Pay perception
- One RN called pay poor; older RN review called pay average; concierge praised great benefits.
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- Coworkers and residents
- Positive notes on friendly rehab/coworkers and attachment to residents despite workplace issues.
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- Facility cleanliness and role creep
- Staff nurse said interior was dirty; activities assistant said duties expanded into food, transport, and cleaning.
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- Work wellbeing survey
- Indeed work wellbeing 72 above average on 15 responses; purpose and satisfaction above average; stress-free below average.
Sources
As of 2026Source: indeed.com
The hard parts
Nurses and other staff report heavy workload, call-outs, late relief, and hard-to-fill holes, with stress scoring below average on Indeed’s work-wellbeing snapshot.
Sources
What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- When would a sign-on bonus have to be repaid?
- Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
- How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
- What does a usual day’s workload look like?
Living in Stoneham, MA
Stoneham is a quiet suburban town just north of Boston, bordered by the wooded trails of Middlesex Fells Reservation. It offers a calm residential pace with straightforward access to the city, suiting nurses who want proximity to Boston's major medical centers without living in the urban core.
Browse roles in Stoneham- State price level · Massachusetts
- 6% above the national average
- State index 105.8 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $2,035/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $113,964/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Common questions
Does Bear Hill Rehabilitation & Nursing Center hire new grads?
The one role asks for nursing experience, and none says it welcomes new grads.
Is there a sign-on bonus?
Yes, on the one role, up to $10,000.
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Bear Hill Rehabilitation & Nursing Center, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at Bear Hill Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- Per diem
- Tuition reimbursement
Sources
- bearhillrehab.com
Employer website
- indeed.com/cmp/Bear-Hill-Rehabilitation-&-Nursing-Center/reviews
The short version, Nursing here, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026
- indeed.com/cmp/Bear-Hill-Rehabilitation-&-Nursing-Center
The short version, Nursing here, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026
- indeed.com/cmp/Bear-Hill-Rehabilitation-&-Nursing-Center/job-titles/Registered-Nurse
Nursing here, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2015
- indeed.com/cmp/Bear-Hill-Rehabilitation-&-Nursing-Center/reviews
What nurses say · as of 2024
- indeed.com/cmp/Bear-Hill-Rehabilitation-&-Nursing-Center/reviews
What nurses say · as of 2024
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Call for help the minute your patient looks off to you, not once you are sure. Needing help is not a mark against you. It puts more eyes on the patient, sooner.
Thirty-four years in the ICU and there is still plenty I do not know. The nurse who keeps asking questions is the one giving good care.