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Best Nursing Homes in Lynnfield, MA

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 3 nursing homes in Lynnfield, 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: 4.5/ 5The average Overall CMS Rating for all CMS-certified nursing homes in Lynnfield, 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: 4.0/ 5The average Staffing Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Lynnfield, 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: 4.0/ 5The average Health Inspection Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Lynnfield, 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.

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

Jeffrey & Susan Brudnick Center for Living
NH
MC
Peabody
180
Facility 180
MA AVG 94
Rank #11 / 280
97.0%
Facility 97.0%
MA AVG 82%
Rank #2 / 96
+18%
4.11
Facility 4.11
MA AVG 3.93
Rank #31 / 93
-34%+5%
$10.2k
Facility $10.2k
MA AVG $76.6k
Rank #61 / 94
25
Facility 25
MA AVG 32.7
Rank #46 / 93
8.3
Facility 8.3
MA AVG 7.2
Rank #65 / 93
1141-
34
Facility 34
MA AVG 53
Rank #339 / 499
Jewish Rehabilitation Center For Aged Of The North Shore Inc
$24.1M
Facility $24.1M
MA AVG $17.4M
Rank #23 / 96
$15.5M
Facility $15.5M
MA AVG $6.5M
Rank #9 / 96
64.5%
Facility 64.5%
MA AVG 43.6%
Rank #20 / 96
225472
Pilgrim Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center
NH
HC
RC
Peabody
152
Facility 152
MA AVG 94
Rank #28 / 280
95.6%
Facility 95.6%
MA AVG 82%
Rank #10 / 96
+17%
3.67
Facility 3.67
MA AVG 3.93
Rank #58 / 93
+7%-7%
$0
Facility $0
MA AVG $76.6k
Rank #1 / 94
16
Facility 16
MA AVG 32.7
Rank #24 / 93
5.3
Facility 5.3
MA AVG 7.2
Rank #34 / 93
1123-
22
Facility 22
MA AVG 53
Rank #403 / 499
Fairview Extended Care Services Inc
$16.4M
Facility $16.4M
MA AVG $17.4M
Rank #24 / 96
$7.2M
Facility $7.2M
MA AVG $6.5M
Rank #29 / 96
43.8%
Facility 43.8%
MA AVG 43.6%
Rank #76 / 96
225048
Overview of Chestnut Woods Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center

Chestnut Woods Rehabilitation & Healthcare is a nursing home in Saugus, MA, offering long-term care, rehabilitation, respite care, and skilled nursing. The community also ensures older adults feel at home in a warm and welcoming environment. With dietitian-approved meals, housekeeping, laundry, and concierge services, residents can maintain their independence with ease. Residents also receive the best possible care for their recovery and wellness through individualized care plans.

Holiday celebrations, live entertainment, and local trips encourage residents to live actively and have fun. A library, lounges, and a courtyard also ensure residents can rest and freely interact with their surroundings. Located in the quiet residential area of Saugus, near public transportation, fast-food chains, and recreation sites, the community guarantees a stress-free retirement. This nursing home is one of the best options for senior living in Massachusetts, especially with its dedication to helping older adults thrive in retirement.

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Overview of Jeffrey & Susan Brudnick Center for Living

Jeffrey & Susan Brudnick Center for Living is a nursing home in Peabody, MA, offering long-term care, memory care, and rehabilitation. The community’s warm and welcoming environment ensures older adults live comfortably. With 24-hour care, recreational activities, and well-balanced meals, residents have a worry-free lifestyle. Along with a highly trained care team, personalized care plans are also provided to ensure their recovery and rehabilitation.

Social events and a variety of recreational opportunities encourage residents to live actively and have fun. Residents can also focus on their wellness with a state-of-the-art rehabilitation gym, a spa, and gardens. With its ideal setting in the tree-lined neighborhood of Peabody, the community guarantees a stress-free retirement. This nursing home is a good option for senior living in Massachusetts, especially with its excellent standards of care.

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Overview of Pilgrim Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center

Pilgrim Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center is a nursing home in Peabody, MA, offering long-term care, hospice care, rehabilitation, respite care, and skilled nursing. Promoting a nurturing and welcoming environment, the community ensures older adults are treated well. Exceptional services, including 24-hour care, well-balanced meals, and regular wellness checks, are also provided to enrich residents’ living experiences. Through personalized care plans, the community strives to provide the best possible care according to residents’ physicians to ensure their recovery.

Creative exercises, brain games, and intergenerational programming ensure residents continue learning and gain meaningful experiences. Residents can also focus on their wellness and rest comfortably with thoughtfully furnished private and semi-private rooms, and a beauty/ barber shop. Lahey Medical Center, Peabody, Salem Country Club, and the Yankee Division Highway are located in the area, providing residents with quick access to necessities and leisure. This nursing home has high standards of care, making it a great choice 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 Lynnfield, 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 Lynnfield, MA. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

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