Best nursing homes in Massachusetts

There are 341 nursing homes in Massachusetts certified by Medicare. Of the 338 with a CMS star rating, the average is 3 stars. The national average is 3.

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data

How Massachusetts nursing homes are rated

5 stars71 (21%)4 stars72 (21%)3 stars62 (18%)2 stars68 (20%)1 star65 (19%)
CMS star ratings of Massachusetts nursing homes
CMS star ratings of Massachusetts nursing homes
5 stars71
4 stars72
3 stars62
2 stars68
1 stars65

Top-rated nursing homes in Massachusetts

Sorted by CMS star rating, then name. Click a facility for inspections, staffing and quality details.

  1. 1.Aberjona Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

    184 Swanton Street, #1998, Winchester, MA 01890

    For-profit · 123 beds · Part of Stellar Health Group

    • CMS high performer
    ★★★★★5Much above average

  2. 2.Agawam East Rehab and Nursing

    464 Main Street, Agawam, MA 01001

    For-profit · 123 beds · Part of Stern Consultants

    • CMS high performer
    ★★★★★5Much above average

  3. 3.Alliance Health at Braintree

    175 Grove Street, Braintree, MA 02184

    Non-profit · 101 beds · Part of Alliance Health & Human Services

    • CMS high performer
    ★★★★★5Much above average

  4. 4.Bay Path at Duxbury Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr

    308 Kingstown Way, Duxbury, MA 02332

    For-profit · 120 beds · Part of Banecare Management

    • CMS high performer
    ★★★★★5Much above average

  5. 5.Bear Hill Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center

    11 North Street, Stoneham, MA 02180

    For-profit · 169 beds · Part of Colev Gestetner

    • CMS high performer
    ★★★★★5Much above average

  6. 6.Beaumont Rehab & Skilled Nursing Ctr - Northboro

    238 West Main Street, Northborough, MA 01532

    For-profit · 96 beds

    • CMS high performer
    ★★★★★5Much above average

  7. 7.Bethany Skilled Nursing Facility

    97 Bethany Road, Framingham, MA 01701

    Non-profit · 169 beds

    • CMS high performer
    ★★★★★5Much above average

  8. 8.Boston Home, INC (the)

    2049 Dorchester Avenue, Boston, MA 02124

    Non-profit · 96 beds

    • CMS high performer
    ★★★★★5Much above average

  9. 9.Brookhaven at Lexington

    1010 Waltham Street, Lexington, MA 02421

    Non-profit · 49 beds

    ★★★★★5Much above average

  10. 10.Campion Health & Wellness, INC

    319 Concord Road, Weston, MA 02493

    Non-profit · 70 beds

    • CMS high performer
    ★★★★★5Much above average

  11. 11.Cardigan Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

    59 Country Way, Scituate, MA 02066

    For-profit · 65 beds

    ★★★★★5Much above average

  12. 12.Care One at Holyoke

    260 Easthampton Road, Holyoke, MA 01040

    For-profit · 164 beds · Part of Careone

    • CMS high performer
    ★★★★★5Much above average

  13. 13.Care One at Peabody

    199 Andover Street, Peabody, MA 01960

    For-profit · 150 beds · Part of Careone

    • CMS high performer
    ★★★★★5Much above average

  14. 14.Care One at Wilmington

    750 Woburn Street, Wilmington, MA 01887

    For-profit · 132 beds · Part of Careone

    • CMS high performer
    ★★★★★5Much above average

  15. 15.Carleton-Willard Village Retirement & Nursing Ctr

    100 Old Billerica Road, Bedford, MA 01730

    Non-profit · 179 beds

    • CMS high performer
    ★★★★★5Much above average

  16. 16.Cedar View Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

    480 Jackson Street, Methuen, MA 01844

    For-profit · 106 beds · Part of Marquis Health Services

    ★★★★★5Much above average

  17. 17.Copley at Stoughton Nursing Care Center

    380 Sumner Street, Stoughton, MA 02072

    For-profit · 123 beds

    • CMS high performer
    ★★★★★5Much above average

  18. 18.Dwyer Home

    25 Stonehaven Drive, Weymouth, MA 02190

    Non-profit · 50 beds

    • CMS high performer
    ★★★★★5Much above average

  19. 19.D'youville Care for Advanced Therapy

    1071 Varnum Avenue, Lowell, MA 01854

    Non-profit · 33 beds · Part of Carmelite Sisters for the Aged and Infirmed

    • CMS high performer
    ★★★★★5Much above average

  20. 20.Elizabeth Seton

    125 Oakland Street, Wellesley, MA 02481

    Non-profit · 84 beds

    ★★★★★5Much above average

  21. 21.Ellis Nursing Home (the)

    135 Ellis Avenue, Norwood, MA 02062

    For-profit · 191 beds

    ★★★★★5Much above average

  22. 22.Elmhurst Healthcare (the)

    743 Main Street, Melrose, MA 02176

    For-profit · 45 beds · Part of Next Step Healthcare

    • CMS high performer
    ★★★★★5Much above average

  23. 23.German Center for Extended Care

    2222 Centre Street, Boston, MA 02132

    Non-profit · 133 beds · Part of Chelsea Jewish Lifecare

    ★★★★★5Much above average

  24. 24.Greenwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

    90 Greenwood Street, Wakefield, MA 01880

    For-profit · 36 beds

    • CMS high performer
    ★★★★★5Much above average

  25. 25.Holy Trinity Eastern Orthodox N & R Center

    300 Barber Avenue, Worcester, MA 01606

    Non-profit · 113 beds

    • CMS high performer
    ★★★★★5Much above average

  26. 26.Jeffrey & Susan Brudnick Center for Living

    240 Lynnfield Street, Peabody, MA 01960

    Non-profit · 180 beds · Part of Chelsea Jewish Lifecare

    • CMS high performer
    ★★★★★5Much above average

  27. 27.John Scott House Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

    233 Middle Street, Braintree, MA 02184

    For-profit · 138 beds · Part of Banecare Management

    • CMS high performer
    ★★★★★5Much above average

  28. 28.Katzman Family Center for Living

    17 Lafayette Avenue, Chelsea, MA 02150

    Non-profit · 123 beds · Part of Chelsea Jewish Lifecare

    • CMS high performer
    ★★★★★5Much above average

  29. 29.Lafayette Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing

    25 Lafayette Street, Marblehead, MA 01945

    For-profit · 65 beds · Part of Lme Family Holdings

    • CMS high performer
    ★★★★★5Much above average

  30. 30.Lasell House

    120 Seminary Avenue, Newton, MA 02466

    Non-profit · 44 beds

    • CMS high performer
    ★★★★★5Much above average

Nursing Homes by city in Massachusetts

Nursing Homes by county in Massachusetts

Frequently asked questions

How many nursing homes are in Massachusetts?

There are 341 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Massachusetts, across 178 cities and towns.

What is the average rating of nursing homes in Massachusetts?

The average CMS overall star rating for Massachusetts is 3 stars, compared with 3 nationally. 71 nursing homes in Massachusetts have 5 stars and 65 have 1 star.

What is the highest-rated nursing home in Massachusetts?

30 nursing homes share the top rating of 5 stars, including Aberjona Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Winchester. Ratings change as new inspection and quality data arrive.

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