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Best Nursing Homes in Framingham, MA

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 4 nursing homes in Framingham, MA using Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank nursing homes in MA
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Avg Overall CMS Rating: 3.7/ 5The average Overall CMS Rating for all CMS-certified nursing homes in Framingham, MA. Ratings combine health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.2/ 5
Avg Staffing Rating: 4.3/ 5The average Staffing Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Framingham, MA. Reflects nursing staff hours per resident per day (including RNs), adjusted for residents' care needs. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.4/ 5
Avg Health Insp. Rating: 3.7/ 5The average Health Inspection Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Framingham, MA. Based on each facility's recent inspections and complaint investigations, weighing the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.0/ 5

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The information below is reported by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs and Department of Public Health.

3 facilities compared · CMS & MA Dept. of Health data

St Patrick’s Manor
NH
AL
HC
MC
PC
RC
Framingham
333
Facility 333
MA AVG 94
Rank #2 / 280
71.9%
Facility 71.9%
MA AVG 82%
Rank #72 / 96
-12%
3.79
Facility 3.79
MA AVG 3.93
Rank #50 / 93
0% -4%
$33.2k
Facility $33.2k
MA AVG $76.6k
Rank #77 / 94
29
Facility 29
MA AVG 32.7
Rank #52 / 93
4.1
Facility 4.1
MA AVG 7.2
Rank #21 / 93
4 273 -
16
Facility 16
MA AVG 53
Rank #439 / 499
David Hines
$32.9M
Facility $32.9M
MA AVG $17.4M
Rank #3 / 96
$17.2M
Facility $17.2M
MA AVG $6.5M
Rank #2 / 96
52.3%
Facility 52.3%
MA AVG 43.6%
Rank #72 / 96
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Bethany Health Care Center
NH
HC
MC
NC
RC
Framingham
169
Facility 169
MA AVG 94
Rank #14 / 280
78.3%
Facility 78.3%
MA AVG 82%
Rank #61 / 96
-4%
6.03
Facility 6.03
MA AVG 3.93
Rank #4 / 93
+45% +53%
$9.3k
Facility $9.3k
MA AVG $76.6k
Rank #59 / 94
4
Facility 4
MA AVG 32.7
Rank #2 / 93
1.3
Facility 1.3
MA AVG 7.2
Rank #1 / 93
2 80 -
50
Facility 50
MA AVG 53
Rank #259 / 499
Marian Batho
$12.8M
Facility $12.8M
MA AVG $17.4M
Rank #60 / 96
$11.0M
Facility $11.0M
MA AVG $6.5M
Rank #19 / 96
86.2%
Facility 86.2%
MA AVG 43.6%
Rank #1 / 96
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Casa de Ramana Rehabilitation Center
NH
MC
Framingham
124
Facility 124
MA AVG 94
Rank #50 / 280
89.6%
Facility 89.6%
MA AVG 82%
Rank #34 / 96
+9%
4.01
Facility 4.01
MA AVG 3.93
Rank #38 / 93
-19% +2%
$8.5k
Facility $8.5k
MA AVG $76.6k
Rank #53 / 94
20
Facility 20
MA AVG 32.7
Rank #30 / 93
5.0
Facility 5.0
MA AVG 7.2
Rank #31 / 93
1 104 -
63
Facility 63
MA AVG 53
Rank #205 / 499
Michael Castro
$13.5M
Facility $13.5M
MA AVG $17.4M
Rank #54 / 96
$9.0M
Facility $9.0M
MA AVG $6.5M
Rank #55 / 96
66.3%
Facility 66.3%
MA AVG 43.6%
Rank #63 / 96
225179
Overview of Mary Ann Morse at Heritage

Discover a world of comfort at Mary Ann Morse at Heritage, an award-winning senior living community in Middlesex County, Framingham, MA, offering assisted living and memory care. Residents can choose from a wide range of cozy studio, 1-bedroom, or spacious 2-bedroom apartments to find the ideal accommodation that perfectly matches their lifestyle and needs. A 24-hour vigilant team and Lifeline emergency response system ensure residents have access to assistance and care whenever they need it.

A full calendar of fun and engaging entertainment, social, educational, cultural, and physical activities, help residents live a vibrant and enriching daily life. Three delicious meals a day, daily exercise programs, and various wellness services, ensures residents maintain a healthy lifestyle. Carefully considering residents’ unique needs, the community offers a helping hand and provides the appropriate services needed to enhance each resident’s quality of life.

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Overview of Casa De Ramana Rehabilitation Center

Casa De Ramana Rehabilitation Center is a nursing home in Framingham, MA, offering long-term care, memory care, hospice care, rehabilitation, and respite care. With a compassionate and welcoming environment, the community ensures older adults are treated well throughout their stay. 24-hour care, well-balanced meals, and recreational activities are also provided to improve residents’ quality of life. Following a holistic approach to care, the community strives to meet residents’ unique needs and preferences for their recovery and wellness.

Hobby clubs, games, and arts and crafts ensure residents can explore new interests and gain meaningful experiences. Residents can also rest and freely interact with their surroundings in the spacious and clean common areas. Situated near the Farm Pond, restaurants, shops, and bus stops, the community ensures a stress-free retirement. This nursing home is a trusted choice for senior living in Massachusetts, especially with top-notch amenities and high standards of care.

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Overview of St Patrick’s Manor

St. Patrick’s Manor is a non-profit nursing home in Framingham, MA, offering long-term care, memory care, rehabilitation, respite care, and hospice care. The community’s home-like and supportive environment ensures older adults are treated well throughout their stay. With 24/7 care, well-balanced meals, and recreational activities, residents experience maintenance-free living. Individualized care plans are also provided to meet residents’ unique needs and preferences, ensuring they can recover and return to their routines with ease.

Arts and crafts, cooking, and exercises help residents live actively and gain meaningful experiences. Residents can also rest and move around comfortably in the spacious outdoors and thoughtfully furnished amenities. Nestled in the tree-lined residential area of Framingham, near restaurants and local amenities, the community guarantees a stress-free retirement. As one of the trusted options for senior living in Massachusetts, this nursing home ensures older adults can live to their potential in retirement.

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Overview of Bethany Health Care Center

Bethany Health Care Center is a highly rated nursing home in Framingham, MA, offering long-term care, memory care, rehabilitation, and respite care. Dedicated to older adults’ comfort and healing, the community continuously promotes a nurturing and welcoming environment. Excellent services, including round-the-clock care, dietitian-approved meals, housekeeping, and laundry, are also provided to improve residents’ quality of life. Along with a highly trained care team, individualized care plans tailored to residents’ unique needs and habits are also provided.

Cooking, outings, and games foster interactions and encourage residents to create meaningful moments. Residents can also stay active and focus on their wellness with top-notch amenities, including a newly renovated dining room, gardens, and walking paths. Located near Waushakum Pond in the tree-lined neighborhood of Framingham, the community guarantees a laid-back lifestyle. This nursing home has exceptional standards of care, making it one of the best options for senior living in Massachusetts.

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Ranking Methodology

How we rank these nursing homes

Every nursing home above is evaluated across five weighted categories using CMS data including Care Compare, Payroll-Based Journal, and Medicare Cost Reports.

  • CMS data
  • 5 weighted categories
  • Updated quarterly
Full methodology

Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Care Quality
  • 20%
    Staffing
  • 20%
    Regulatory
  • 20%
    Operational
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Care Quality 35%

The largest single share of every ranking. CMS star ratings and quality measures that reflect actual care delivered to residents.

  • Includes
  • Overall Rating
  • Health Inspection
  • QM Rating
  • Long-Stay QM
  • Short-Stay QM
02

Staffing Adequacy 20%

The strongest predictor of resident outcomes. Volume and stability of nursing care, drawn from CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

  • Includes
  • Nurse Hrs/Res/Day
  • RN vs State
  • Total Nurse Staff Hrs vs State
  • RN Turnover
03

Regulatory & Safety Record 20%

Inspection patterns that star ratings can mask. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • Citations
  • Citations/Inspection
  • Severe Citations
  • Fines
  • Accreditations
04

Operational & Financial Stability 20%

Stable operations and sound finances are leading indicators of consistent care over time.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy vs State
  • Avg Length of Stay
  • Revenue
  • Payroll %
  • Years in Operation
  • Admin Tenure
05

Environment & Accessibility 5%

Context that matters to families but doesn't directly measure clinical care. Weighted lower for nursing homes than for assisted or independent living.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • BBB Rating
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Frequently Asked Questions about Nursing Homes in Framingham, MA

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Massachusetts?

Assisted living in Massachusetts is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does Massachusetts Medicaid cover nursing home care?

Yes — Massachusetts Medicaid covers nursing home care for residents who meet income, asset, and medical-need eligibility requirements. Most CMS-certified nursing homes accept Medicaid as a primary payer once long-term-care eligibility is established.

What is nursing home care?

Nursing homes (also called skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses, rehabilitation services, and long-term custodial care for residents with significant health or functional needs.

How many nursing homes are listed on this page?

This page features 4 nursing homes in Framingham, MA. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right nursing home in Framingham, MA?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Framingham, MA, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting nursing homes in Framingham, MA?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.