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Best Nursing Homes in Massachusetts

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 99 nursing homes in Massachusetts 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: 2.9/ 5The average Overall CMS Rating for all CMS-certified nursing homes in Massachusetts. 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: 3.0/ 5The average Staffing Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Massachusetts. 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: 2.8/ 5The average Health Inspection Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Massachusetts. 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 Massachusetts

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

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

Notre Dame du Lac
NH
AL
HC
MC
NC
PC
RC
Worcester (Booth Apartments Area)
110
Facility 110
MA AVG 94
Rank #80 / 280
95.6%
Facility 95.6%
MA AVG 82%
Rank #10 / 96
+17%
4.14
Facility 4.14
MA AVG 3.93
Rank #31 / 93
-5%+5%
$0
Facility $0
MA AVG $76.6k
Rank #1 / 94
16
Facility 16
MA AVG 32.7
Rank #24 / 93
4.0
Facility 4.0
MA AVG 7.2
Rank #19 / 93
-118-
13
Facility 13
MA AVG 53
Rank #450 / 499
Ellen Agritelley
$16.3M
Facility $16.3M
MA AVG $17.4M
Rank #44 / 96
$12.7M
Facility $12.7M
MA AVG $6.5M
Rank #22 / 96
77.8%
Facility 77.8%
MA AVG 43.6%
Rank #16 / 96
225577
Life Care Center of Nashoba Valley
NH
MC
Littleton
120
Facility 120
MA AVG 94
Rank #63 / 280
85.4%
Facility 85.4%
MA AVG 82%
Rank #47 / 96
+4%
4.16
Facility 4.16
MA AVG 3.93
Rank #24 / 93
-14%+6%
$0
Facility $0
MA AVG $76.6k
Rank #1 / 94
15
Facility 15
MA AVG 32.7
Rank #21 / 93
5.0
Facility 5.0
MA AVG 7.2
Rank #31 / 93
-112-
5
Facility 5
MA AVG 53
Rank #486 / 499
Shari Laroche
$14.4M
Facility $14.4M
MA AVG $17.4M
Rank #28 / 96
$10.1M
Facility $10.1M
MA AVG $6.5M
Rank #40 / 96
70%
Facility 70%
MA AVG 43.6%
Rank #74 / 96
225569
Lasell Village
NH
Newton (Auburndale)
44
Facility 44
MA AVG 94
Rank #249 / 280
63.3%
Facility 63.3%
MA AVG 82%
Rank #80 / 96
-23%
6.86
Facility 6.86
MA AVG 3.93
Rank #2 / 93
+25%+74%
$0
Facility $0
MA AVG $76.6k
Rank #1 / 94
6
Facility 6
MA AVG 32.7
Rank #4 / 93
3.0
Facility 3.0
MA AVG 7.2
Rank #7 / 93
-32-
52
Facility 52
MA AVG 53
Rank #250 / 499
Alessandro Vianello
$4.7M
Facility $4.7M
MA AVG $17.4M
Rank #14 / 96
$9.4M
Facility $9.4M
MA AVG $6.5M
Rank #45 / 96
199.9%
Facility 199.9%
MA AVG 43.6%
Rank #94 / 96
225755
Royal Megansett Nursing Home
NH
AL
HC
MC
NC
PC
RC
North Falmouth
90
Facility 90
MA AVG 94
Rank #126 / 280
80.9%
Facility 80.9%
MA AVG 82%
Rank #58 / 96
-1%
3.42
Facility 3.42
MA AVG 3.93
Rank #80 / 93
+26%-13%
$0
Facility $0
MA AVG $76.6k
Rank #1 / 94
23
Facility 23
MA AVG 32.7
Rank #40 / 93
7.7
Facility 7.7
MA AVG 7.2
Rank #62 / 93
-64-
37
Facility 37
MA AVG 53
Rank #328 / 499
-
$10.5M
Facility $10.5M
MA AVG $17.4M
Rank #78 / 96
$4.7M
Facility $4.7M
MA AVG $6.5M
Rank #87 / 96
44.5%
Facility 44.5%
MA AVG 43.6%
Rank #57 / 96
225679
The Commons in Lincoln
NH
AL
IL
MC
Lincoln
32
Facility 32
MA AVG 94
Rank #272 / 280
74.8%
Facility 74.8%
MA AVG 82%
Rank #68 / 96
-9%
6.52
Facility 6.52
MA AVG 3.93
Rank #3 / 93
+11%+66%
$0
Facility $0
MA AVG $76.6k
Rank #1 / 94
7
Facility 7
MA AVG 32.7
Rank #5 / 93
3.5
Facility 3.5
MA AVG 7.2
Rank #13 / 93
-29C
5
Facility 5
MA AVG 53
Rank #486 / 499
New England Life Plan Communities Corp
$18.5M
Facility $18.5M
MA AVG $17.4M
Rank #49 / 96
$9.5M
Facility $9.5M
MA AVG $6.5M
Rank #51 / 96
51.4%
Facility 51.4%
MA AVG 43.6%
Rank #45 / 96
225782
Life Care Center of Acton
NH
Acton (East Acton)
155
Facility 155
MA AVG 94
Rank #26 / 280
74.2%
Facility 74.2%
MA AVG 82%
Rank #69 / 96
-9%
3.73
Facility 3.73
MA AVG 3.93
Rank #58 / 93
-51%-5%
$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
1125-
39
Facility 39
MA AVG 53
Rank #319 / 499
Christopher Foye
$13.2M
Facility $13.2M
MA AVG $17.4M
Rank #43 / 96
$9.1M
Facility $9.1M
MA AVG $6.5M
Rank #48 / 96
68.6%
Facility 68.6%
MA AVG 43.6%
Rank #60 / 96
225191
The Leonard Florence Center
NH
ADC
HC
MC
PC
RC
Chelsea (Admirals Hill)
100
Facility 100
MA AVG 94
Rank #94 / 280
96.7%
Facility 96.7%
MA AVG 82%
Rank #4 / 96
+18%
4.76
Facility 4.76
MA AVG 3.93
Rank #10 / 93
0%+21%
$0
Facility $0
MA AVG $76.6k
Rank #1 / 94
13
Facility 13
MA AVG 32.7
Rank #17 / 93
4.3
Facility 4.3
MA AVG 7.2
Rank #23 / 93
-98-
88
Facility 88
MA AVG 53
Rank #63 / 499
Adam Ernst
$20.6M
Facility $20.6M
MA AVG $17.4M
Rank #27 / 96
$14.3M
Facility $14.3M
MA AVG $6.5M
Rank #16 / 96
69.6%
Facility 69.6%
MA AVG 43.6%
Rank #28 / 96
225775
D‘Youville Life and Wellness Community
NH
AL
HC
IL
MC
NC
Lowell (Pawtucketville)
208
Facility 208
MA AVG 94
Rank #6 / 280
95.2%
Facility 95.2%
MA AVG 82%
Rank #12 / 96
+16%
3.68
Facility 3.68
MA AVG 3.93
Rank #58 / 93
-44%-6%
$0
Facility $0
MA AVG $76.6k
Rank #1 / 94
29
Facility 29
MA AVG 32.7
Rank #52 / 93
5.8
Facility 5.8
MA AVG 7.2
Rank #45 / 93
1198-
19
Facility 19
MA AVG 53
Rank #426 / 499
D'youville Leadership Solutions, Inc
$24.2M
Facility $24.2M
MA AVG $17.4M
Rank #9 / 96
$15.5M
Facility $15.5M
MA AVG $6.5M
Rank #6 / 96
64.2%
Facility 64.2%
MA AVG 43.6%
Rank #19 / 96
225515
Belmont Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
NH
MC
Belmont (Waverley Square)
156
Facility 156
MA AVG 94
Rank #25 / 280
--
4.72
Facility 4.72
MA AVG 3.93
Rank #11 / 93
+8%+20%
$18.5k
Facility $18.5k
MA AVG $76.6k
Rank #71 / 94
28
Facility 28
MA AVG 32.7
Rank #50 / 93
7.0
Facility 7.0
MA AVG 7.2
Rank #58 / 93
119A+
79
Facility 79
MA AVG 53
Rank #123 / 499
Stewart Karger
$21.2M
Facility $21.2M
MA AVG $17.4M
Rank #42 / 96
$14.5M
Facility $14.5M
MA AVG $6.5M
Rank #12 / 96
68.6%
Facility 68.6%
MA AVG 43.6%
Rank #8 / 96
225419
The Berkeley Retirement Home and Nursing Center-
NH
IL
Lawrence
44
Facility 44
MA AVG 94
Rank #249 / 280
51.7%
Facility 51.7%
MA AVG 82%
Rank #90 / 96
-37%-----------A+
77
Facility 77
MA AVG 53
Rank #141 / 499
Sherry Verdick
$2.9M
Facility $2.9M
MA AVG $17.4M
Rank #96 / 96
$2.2M
Facility $2.2M
MA AVG $6.5M
Rank #96 / 96
74.3%
Facility 74.3%
MA AVG 43.6%
Rank #30 / 96
225640
Fairhaven Healthcare Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing
NH
HC
MC
RC
Lowell (Pawtucketville)
169
Facility 169
MA AVG 94
Rank #14 / 280
61.4%
Facility 61.4%
MA AVG 82%
Rank #84 / 96
-25%
4.23
Facility 4.23
MA AVG 3.93
Rank #24 / 93
-42%+8%
$15.0k
Facility $15.0k
MA AVG $76.6k
Rank #68 / 94
41
Facility 41
MA AVG 32.7
Rank #71 / 93
6.8
Facility 6.8
MA AVG 7.2
Rank #55 / 93
1125A+
40
Facility 40
MA AVG 53
Rank #313 / 499
Michael Takesian
$12.6M
Facility $12.6M
MA AVG $17.4M
Rank #72 / 96
$6.7M
Facility $6.7M
MA AVG $6.5M
Rank #70 / 96
53.6%
Facility 53.6%
MA AVG 43.6%
Rank #23 / 96
225458
CareOne at Concord
NH
MC
RC
Concord (Old Road To Nine Acre Corner)
135
Facility 135
MA AVG 94
Rank #42 / 280
85.3%
Facility 85.3%
MA AVG 82%
Rank #48 / 96
+4%
3.85
Facility 3.85
MA AVG 3.93
Rank #43 / 93
-77%-2%
$7.9k
Facility $7.9k
MA AVG $76.6k
Rank #50 / 94
4
Facility 4
MA AVG 32.7
Rank #2 / 93
1.3
Facility 1.3
MA AVG 7.2
Rank #1 / 93
1128-
24
Facility 24
MA AVG 53
Rank #386 / 499
-
$17.4M
Facility $17.4M
MA AVG $17.4M
Rank #17 / 96
$10.4M
Facility $10.4M
MA AVG $6.5M
Rank #42 / 96
59.8%
Facility 59.8%
MA AVG 43.6%
Rank #93 / 96
225663
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
Stone Rehabilitation & Senior Living
NH
AL
HC
RC
Newton (Newton Upper Falls)
82
Facility 82
MA AVG 94
Rank #154 / 280
85.3%
Facility 85.3%
MA AVG 82%
Rank #48 / 96
+4%
3.66
Facility 3.66
MA AVG 3.93
Rank #58 / 93
-13%-7%
$16.2k
Facility $16.2k
MA AVG $76.6k
Rank #70 / 94
24
Facility 24
MA AVG 32.7
Rank #44 / 93
4.8
Facility 4.8
MA AVG 7.2
Rank #30 / 93
378-
61
Facility 61
MA AVG 53
Rank #212 / 499
Jean Thurston
$9.5M
Facility $9.5M
MA AVG $17.4M
Rank #80 / 96
$6.0M
Facility $6.0M
MA AVG $6.5M
Rank #72 / 96
63.6%
Facility 63.6%
MA AVG 43.6%
Rank #14 / 96
225683
Park Avenue Health Center
NH
Arlington (Park Avenue)
89
Facility 89
MA AVG 94
Rank #135 / 280
91.0%
Facility 91.0%
MA AVG 82%
Rank #28 / 96
+11%
3.68
Facility 3.68
MA AVG 3.93
Rank #58 / 93
+73%-6%
$113.6k
Facility $113.6k
MA AVG $76.6k
Rank #88 / 94
46
Facility 46
MA AVG 32.7
Rank #80 / 93
6.6
Facility 6.6
MA AVG 7.2
Rank #53 / 93
574A+
40
Facility 40
MA AVG 53
Rank #313 / 499
Park Avenue Snf Operations LLC
$10.1M
Facility $10.1M
MA AVG $17.4M
Rank #67 / 96
$6.1M
Facility $6.1M
MA AVG $6.5M
Rank #76 / 96
60.5%
Facility 60.5%
MA AVG 43.6%
Rank #68 / 96
225584
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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 South Cove Manor at Quincy Point Rehabilitation Center

South Cove Manor at Quincy Point Rehabilitation Center was established in 1985 by a group of passionate community advocates, envisioning a nursing center tailored to the specific needs of the growing Asian elderly population. In 2014, South Cove Manor transitioned to a new, state-of-the-art campus in Quincy from its original location on Shawmut Avenue in Boston. This strategic move enabled the center to introduce innovative care models and significantly expand its rehabilitation services. South Cove Manor’s steadfast dedication to delivering exceptionally high-quality care and fostering innovation has led to outstanding regulatory ratings.

Recognizing the challenges faced by this community due to language and cultural barriers in traditional care facilities, the founders aspired to create a welcoming home that honored its residents’ cultural backgrounds and traditions. Despite its strong roots in the Asian community, South Cove Manor embraces and serves individuals from diverse backgrounds. This inclusive approach is reflected in its multicultural staff, various activities, and varied menus, fostering an environment that warmly welcomes everyone. The center proudly boasts the highest Five-Star quality rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). It consistently earns deficiency-free survey ratings from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. These accolades position South Cove Manor among the top nursing facilities in Massachusetts and across the nation.

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Overview of Neville Place Assisted Living

Located in the charming city of Cambridge, Massachusetts, Neville Place Assisted Living presents an exceptional opportunity for seniors seeking a blend of assisted living and memory care with skilled nursing. This inviting community extends a warm invitation to those looking for a perfect balance between compassionate assistance and top-notch healthcare. With its idyllic location surrounded by tranquil woodlands and a serene pond, Neville Place creates an ideal haven where residents can enjoy the comfort and care they deserve while benefiting from skilled nursing support.

Regarded as an urban jewel, the home boasts a design crafted by the esteemed landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted, known for his masterful creations. The expansive grounds and picturesque neighborhood pay homage to this legacy, offering residents a scenic escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. Beyond its aesthetic charm, Neville Place excels in providing a spectrum of services, from short-term rehabilitation to comprehensive long-term care, all while adhering to rigorous nursing home quality measures. As a beacon of high-quality and affordable options, Neville Place Assisted Living is not merely a residence, but a wellspring of comfort and care.

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Edelweiss Village

2220 Centre St, West Roxbury, MA 02132
Overview of Edelweiss Village

Nestled in the historic city of Boston, MA, Edelweiss Village is a vibrant community that offers assisted living and memory care services. This community is known as one of the premier senior living communities in Boston providing its residents an engaging and meaningful lifestyle. Here, residents can choose among a variety of accommodations with several floor plans, ranging from one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and companion suites. With its highly skilled and dedicated team, residents are assured of on-call professional services encompassing VNA Hospice, physical therapy, podiatry, audiology, and many more.

Committed to delivering an exceptional level of care and support, a wide range of amenities and services are available to further enhance the living experience. Enjoy delightful meals in restaurant-style dining for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Experience its on-campus salon and wellness programs with a 24-hour on-site team. Meet new people and build lasting relationships in its 24/7 cafe bar and life enrichment and exercise spaces. With a jampacked list of offers, seniors can make the most out of their living experience in this fabulous place.

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The Boston Home Inc

2049 Dorchester Ave, Dorchester Center, MA 02124
Overview of The Boston Home INC

Considerably only one of its kind, The Boston home is the prime nursing home for seniors with progressive neurological disorders; they have been recognized as the ‘Center for Excellence in Long-Term Care’ by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. The Boston Home prides itself in being one of the inspirations in the lives of its residents which have extended to the seniors’ families. 
The Boston Home has a list of exclusive programs and services that have make them special; naming a few of these include B.Fit! which is a health and wellness program to keep residents active; The Wheelchair Enhancement Program that focuses on the cost-effective solution to wheelchair users; their rehabilitation program that offers therapies, VitalStim neuromuscular electrical stimulation for swallowing, and an augmentative and alternative communication device assessments.

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Notre Dame du Lac

555 Plantation St, Worcester, Ma 01605, Usa
Overview of Notre Dame Du Lac

Notre Dame Du Lac maintains a level of faith-based and professional service. The senior living community offers service for assisted living and nursing home care options for residents who are equally given the same amount of dignified and respected service. Notre Dame Du Lac creates an environment where residents continuously still grow as individuals in a nurturing environment that ensures maximizing each and everyone’s quality of life in Christ-like care.

Notre Dame centers of excellence are found in their rehabilitation, long-term care, and skilled nursing care with inclusive amenities and services such as weekly housekeeping, 24-hour care, scheduled outings, recreational and social activities, enriching specialized programs, healthy meals served daily, and fully-furnished apartments.

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Overview of Clifton Assisted Living Community

Set in the harmonious lands of Wilbur Avenue, Somerset, MA, is the astounding senior living community of Clifton Assisted Living Community that offers assisted living. The community doubles its efforts to meet residents’ special needs and aspirations to ensure a better quality of life. Moreover, Clifton Assisted Living Community boasts a team of reliable and highly skilled professionals who provide around-the-clock assistance for seniors to ease their worries.

Maintain an active and well-engaged lifestyle with Clifton Assisted Living Community. Utilize the cozy spaces and immerse yourself within the lively environment of the community. With three healthy and delightful meals prepared daily, residents let go of kitchen hassles and experience the finest dining experience. Clifton Assisted Living Community is great for seniors aiming to maximize their independence while receiving the utmost care for their ever-changing needs.

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Overview of Spaulding Nursing and Therapy Center in Brighton

At Spaulding Nursing and Therapy Center in Brighton, the commitment to excellence is an ongoing journey, marked by their dedication to collaboration and the continuous refinement of their supportive team. Situated in the heart of Boston, Massachusetts, this establishment boasts a stellar reputation in the realm of senior care. Their unwavering focus lies in delivering an unparalleled experience, brought to life by their seasoned nursing, therapy, and clinical staff.

With a profound emphasis on personalization, they craft rehabilitation and recovery plans that harness the power of evidence-based approaches. This encompassing approach spans a wide spectrum, encompassing amputations, burns, heart conditions, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, and beyond. Recognized for their exceptional standards, this award-winning facility stands out in the realm of skilled nursing, setting a remarkable benchmark for comprehensive care. Moreover, their expertise extends to specialized programs and services catering to individuals facing challenges such as Parkinson’s disease, stroke, and more, affirming their dedication to addressing diverse needs with utmost proficiency.

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Overview of The Jewish Healthcare Center

The Jewish Healthcare Center is at 629 Salisbury St in Worcester, Massachusetts; it’s a car-dependent neighborhood with a Walk Score of 12. The building holds 141 beds, and the profile lists nursing home, assisted living, home care, hospice care, and nursing care as part of what the facility offers. That is an unusually wide range of designations for a single address, which is worth verifying if the specific service type matters for a particular family’s situation.

The numbers that tell you the most about daily life here are the staffing and the length-of-stay figures. Total nursing care runs 4 hours and 28 minutes per resident per day, with registered nurses delivering about 26 minutes of that and nurse aides accounting for 2 hours and 39 minutes. The average stay is 72 days, just over two months. That is a short-stay profile, consistent with a facility organized around post-acute recovery and rehabilitation rather than long-term placement.

Occupancy sits at 91.8% in a 141-bed building, which means availability tends to be limited. Families planning a placement here should factor that into timing. Payment pathways include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, which lines up with the short-stay model where Medicare is often the primary payer on admission.

For adults stepping down from a hospital stay and needing structured nursing and rehabilitation support in Worcester, The Jewish Healthcare Center is a high-occupancy, multi-service facility built around that kind of transition.

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Overview of Life Care Center of Nashoba Valley

Life Care Center of Nashoba Valley is an idyllic retreat nestled in the serene Foster Street, Littleton, MA, that offers nursing care and rehabilitation. Here, residents enjoy the highest quality of care and assistance around the clock, ensuring comfort and convenience. The community also features secured memory care units, ideal for residents with memory-related needs.

Ensuring residents’ well-being, the community conducts a jam-packed calendar of fun activities and engaging programs tailored to their leisure and wellness. Prioritizing residents’ health, diverse dining options are served based on their dietary needs and preferences. The community also hosts a Parkinson’s Support group, ensuring those with the same condition find solace in a supportive environment. Residents also enjoy the community’s beautifully maintained grounds, library, and serene courtyards, creating the perfect setting for a wondrous retirement.

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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 Massachusetts

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 99 nursing homes in Massachusetts. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right nursing home in Massachusetts?

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 Massachusetts, 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 Massachusetts?

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.