Best nursing homes in Boston, MA
There are 11 nursing homes in Boston, Massachusetts certified by Medicare. Of the 11 with a CMS star rating, the average is 3.5 stars, compared with 3 statewide.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Nursing Homes in Boston, MA, ranked
Sorted by CMS star rating. Facilities without a rating are listed last.
1.Boston Home, INC (the)
2049 Dorchester Avenue, Boston, MA 02124
Non-profit · 96 beds
- CMS high performer
★★★★★5Much above average2.German Center for Extended Care
2222 Centre Street, Boston, MA 02132
Non-profit · 133 beds · Part of Chelsea Jewish Lifecare
★★★★★5Much above average3.Laurel Ridge Rehab and Skilled Care Center
174 Forest Hills Street, Boston, MA 02130
Non-profit · 120 beds
- CMS high performer
★★★★★5Much above average4.Recuperative Services Unit-Hebrew Rehab Center
1200 Centre Street, Boston, MA 02131
Non-profit · 50 beds
- CMS high performer
★★★★★5Much above average5.Spaulding Nursing and Therapy Center - Brighton
100 N Beacon Street, Boston, MA 02134
Non-profit · 123 beds
- CMS high performer
★★★★★5Much above average6.Presentation Rehab and Skilled Care Center
10 Bellamy Street, Boston, MA 02135
Non-profit · 122 beds
★★★★★4Above average- ★★★★★3Average
- ★★★★★2Below average
9.North End Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
70 Fulton Street, Boston, MA 02109
For-profit · 100 beds · Part of Marquis Health Services
★★★★★2Below average- ★★★★★2Below average
- ★★★★★1Much below average
Compare staffing and inspections
| Nursing home | Overall | Beds | Owner type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Home, INC (the) | 5 | 96 | Non-profit |
| German Center for Extended Care | 5 | 133 | Non-profit |
| Laurel Ridge Rehab and Skilled Care Center | 5 | 120 | Non-profit |
| Recuperative Services Unit-Hebrew Rehab Center | 5 | 50 | Non-profit |
| Spaulding Nursing and Therapy Center - Brighton | 5 | 123 | Non-profit |
| Presentation Rehab and Skilled Care Center | 4 | 122 | Non-profit |
| Armenian Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | 3 | 83 | Non-profit |
| Care Village at Parkway | 2 | 141 | For-profit |
| North End Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center | 2 | 100 | For-profit |
| Sherrill House | 2 | 196 | Non-profit |
| The Benjamin Healthcare Center | 1 | 164 | For-profit |
Nursing Homes in nearby cities
- Brookline, MA (1 · 1.7 mi)
- Brighton, MA (1 · 2.1 mi)
- Mattapan, MA (1 · 3.6 mi)
- West Roxbury, MA (1 · 3.9 mi)
- Watertown, MA (1 · 3.9 mi)
- Dorchester, MA (2 · 3.9 mi)
- Cambridge, MA (3 · 4.7 mi)
- Newton Upper Falls, MA (1 · 5 mi)
- Dedham, MA (1 · 5.2 mi)
- West Newton, MA (1 · 5.5 mi)
- Milton, MA (1 · 5.7 mi)
- Belmont, MA (1 · 6.2 mi)
Frequently asked questions
How many nursing homes are in Boston, MA?
11 Medicare-certified nursing homes are listed in Boston, Massachusetts.
What is the best-rated nursing home in Boston, MA?
Boston Home, INC (the) has the highest CMS rating here (5 stars). In total, 5 nursing homes in Boston, MA have 5 stars. Ratings are a good place to start, but visit and ask questions before you decide.
Do any nursing homes in Boston, MA have CMS warnings?
None of the nursing homes in Boston, MA currently carry a CMS abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status.
Helpful resources
- How to choose a nursing home: a practical checklist
- Nursing home star ratings explained
- How to read nursing home inspection citations
- Does Medicare pay for a nursing home?
- Nursing homes with the most federal fines
- Best-staffed nursing homes in the U.S.
- Nursing homes with the lowest staff turnover
- Special Focus Facility nursing homes (list)