Best Nursing Homes in Leominster, MA

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 3 nursing homes in Leominster, 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: 3.3/ 5The average Overall CMS Rating for all CMS-certified nursing homes in Leominster, 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: 2.0/ 5The average Staffing Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Leominster, 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: 3.0/ 5The average Health Inspection Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Leominster, 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

Compare Nursing Homes around Leominster

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

Life Care Center of Leominster
NH
NC
Leominster
133
Facility 133
MA AVG 94
Rank #45 / 280
86.8%
Facility 86.8%
MA AVG 82%
Rank #45 / 96
+6%
3.82
Facility 3.82
MA AVG 3.93
Rank #50 / 93
-51%-3%
$0
Facility $0
MA AVG $76.6k
Rank #1 / 94
21
Facility 21
MA AVG 32.7
Rank #32 / 93
5.3
Facility 5.3
MA AVG 7.2
Rank #34 / 93
2110-
31
Facility 31
MA AVG 53
Rank #356 / 499
William Reidt
$14.5M
Facility $14.5M
MA AVG $17.4M
Rank #37 / 96
$10.5M
Facility $10.5M
MA AVG $6.5M
Rank #30 / 96
72.7%
Facility 72.7%
MA AVG 43.6%
Rank #40 / 96
225038
The Highlands
NH
Fitchburg
168
Facility 168
MA AVG 94
Rank #17 / 280
87.9%
Facility 87.9%
MA AVG 82%
Rank #39 / 96
+7%
3.62
Facility 3.62
MA AVG 3.93
Rank #68 / 93
-42%-8%
$0
Facility $0
MA AVG $76.6k
Rank #1 / 94
12
Facility 12
MA AVG 32.7
Rank #13 / 93
3.0
Facility 3.0
MA AVG 7.2
Rank #7 / 93
-156-
27
Facility 27
MA AVG 53
Rank #369 / 499
Carlos Bonilla
$20.2M
Facility $20.2M
MA AVG $17.4M
Rank #16 / 96
$12.8M
Facility $12.8M
MA AVG $6.5M
Rank #20 / 96
63.5%
Facility 63.5%
MA AVG 43.6%
Rank #62 / 96
225315
Leominster Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
NH
HC
PC
RC
Leominster
124
Facility 124
MA AVG 94
Rank #50 / 280
84.2%
Facility 84.2%
MA AVG 82%
Rank #53 / 96
+3%
3.36
Facility 3.36
MA AVG 3.93
Rank #80 / 93
-33%-14%
$0
Facility $0
MA AVG $76.6k
Rank #1 / 94
35
Facility 35
MA AVG 32.7
Rank #64 / 93
8.8
Facility 8.8
MA AVG 7.2
Rank #71 / 93
-105-
35
Facility 35
MA AVG 53
Rank #335 / 499
Gardner Nursing Home Holding Company LLC
$13.9M
Facility $13.9M
MA AVG $17.4M
Rank #64 / 96
$8.2M
Facility $8.2M
MA AVG $6.5M
Rank #58 / 96
58.9%
Facility 58.9%
MA AVG 43.6%
Rank #23 / 96
225196
Overview of Life Care Center of Leominster

Nestled in the quiet neighborhood of Leominster, MA, Life Care Center of Leominster is a serene senior living community, offering skilled nursing and rehabilitation. A well-experienced team of nurses are available 24/7 to fulfill residents’ individual needs and help them recover successfully. With safe accommodations and individualized care plans, residents are sure to regain their abilities in a supportive environment.

Physical, occupational, and speech therapies are also offered to give residents the services they need to recover successfully. Most of residents’ chores are handled to let them enjoy the community’s activities and amenities. Residents here also enjoy the community’s fine dining program with healthy and tasty meals tailored to their nutritional needs.

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Overview of The Highlands

The Highlands is a nursing home in Fitchburg, MA, offering rehabilitation and skilled nursing. The community also ensures older adults are treated well in a supportive and home-like setting. With 24/7 nursing care, dietitian-approved meals, housekeeping, laundry, and transportation, residents experience a maintenance-free lifestyle. To meet residents’ unique needs and preferences, personalized care plans are also provided for their recovery.

Pet visits, light exercises, and various recreational opportunities foster interactions and encourage residents to live actively. Courtyards, a library, a beauty salon, and a barber shop are among the top-notch amenities dedicated to residents’ relaxation and wellness. Nestled near Mass Audubon’s Flat Rock Wildlife Sanctuary, Mount Wachusett Community College, and Crocker Conservation Area in Fitchburg, the community ensures accessibility and convenience. As one of the best options for senior living in Massachusetts, this nursing home continuously provides excellent services for older adults’ welfare.

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Overview of Leominster Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

Leominster Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is a nursing home in Leominster, MA, offering long-term care, palliative care, respite care, rehabilitation, and skilled nursing. With a cozy and home-like setting, the community ensures older adults are treated well. Residents also experience a worry-free lifestyle with 24-hour care, beauty and barber services, and recreational activities. Through personalized care plans, residents receive the best possible care tailored to their unique needs and habits.

Light exercises, social gatherings, and various enrichment activities ensure residents can live actively and gain meaningful experiences. Residents can also move around safely and rest in the garden and spacious lounges. Located near shops, churches, a school, and recreation sites in Leominster, the community ensures accessibility and convenience. This nursing home has exceptional standards of care, making it a good option 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 Leominster, 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 3 nursing homes in Leominster, MA. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right nursing home in Leominster, 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 Leominster, 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 Leominster, 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.