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Info below is compiled from CMS reports & the MA Executive Office of Elder Affairs, senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
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CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that regulates nursing homes) Overall 5-star rating — a composite of Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures scores. 5 stars = top 10% nationally. 1 star = bottom 10%. The single most important number to start with when comparing facilities.
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Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
RESC (Residential Care):
Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
HC (Home Care):
Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing.
HOS (Hospice Care):
Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
PC (Palliative Care):
Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
CCRC( (Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRC)):
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Neighborhood or city area where the facility is located. Proximity to family, hospitals, and green space matters for both quality of life and ease of visitation. Consider drive time and transit access when evaluating location.
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Licensed bed capacity. Larger facilities (300+ beds) often have more specialized programs but can feel institutional. Smaller homes (under 150 beds) tend to deliver more personalized care. Compare with Avg Res/Day to understand how full the facility typically runs.
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Percentage of licensed beds filled on an average day. Color indicates financial health: green (90%+) = operationally strong, typically profitable. Amber (80–89%) = stable but leaving revenue on the table. Orange (70–79%) = financial strain likely, may struggle with fixed costs. Red (<70%) = significant distress, closure or ownership change risk increases sharply.
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This facility's occupancy rate compared to the statewide average for similar facilities. A positive number means above-average demand. Facilities running 5%+ above the state average are typically the most sought-after in their market — a strong proxy for reputation.
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CMS-adjusted total nurse hours per resident per day (RN + LPN + CNA combined). The national average is approximately 3.5 hrs. Higher is better — more direct care time per resident. Below 3.0 is a red flag. CMS weights RN hours more heavily because RNs handle complex clinical decisions that CNAs cannot.
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CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
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CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
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CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
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Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
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Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
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Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
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Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
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Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
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Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
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Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
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Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
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Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
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The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
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What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The Massachusetts average is: 66.2% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
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| The Lillie Mansion at Lutheran | NH AL MC PC RESC RC SNF | Worcester (Central Business District) | 150
Facility
150
MA AVG
94
Rank
#29 / 276 |
66.5%
Facility
66.5%
MA AVG
80.2%
Rank
#68 / 79 | -17% | 4.38
Facility
4.38
MA AVG
3.93
Rank
#16 / 83 | -19% | +12% | $0
Facility
$0
MA AVG
$76.6k
Rank
#1 / 86 | 11
Facility
11
MA AVG
32.7
Rank
#9 / 85 | 5.5
Facility
5.5
MA AVG
7.2
Rank
#36 / 85 | 1 | 100 | - |
88
Facility
88
MA AVG
53
Rank
#63 / 490 | Frederic Jenoure | $16.4MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$16.4MFiscal year ending 06/2024
MA AVG
$15.2M
Rank
#31 / 82 | $10.2MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$10.2MFiscal year ending 06/2024
MA AVG
$9.7M
Rank
#30 / 82 | 62.1%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
62.1%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
MA AVG
66.2%
Rank
#40 / 82 | 225379 | ||||
| Bethany Health Care Center | NH HOS MC RC SNF | Framingham | 169
Facility
169
MA AVG
94
Rank
#14 / 276 |
46.4%
Facility
46.4%
MA AVG
80.2%
Rank
#75 / 79 | -42% | 5.33
Facility
5.33
MA AVG
3.93
Rank
#7 / 83 | +45% | +36% | $9.3k
Facility
$9.3k
MA AVG
$76.6k
Rank
#53 / 86 | 4
Facility
4
MA AVG
32.7
Rank
#2 / 85 | 1.3
Facility
1.3
MA AVG
7.2
Rank
#1 / 85 | 2 | 78 | - |
50
Facility
50
MA AVG
53
Rank
#258 / 490 | Marian Batho | $12.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$12.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MA AVG
$15.2M
Rank
#51 / 82 | $11.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$11.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MA AVG
$9.7M
Rank
#27 / 82 | 86.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
86.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
MA AVG
66.2%
Rank
#8 / 82 | 225535 | ||||
| Bear Hill Rehabilitation and Nursing Center | NH HOS PC RC SNF | Stoneham | 169
Facility
169
MA AVG
94
Rank
#14 / 276 |
21.3%
Facility
21.3%
MA AVG
80.2%
Rank
#79 / 79 | -73% | 3.63
Facility
3.63
MA AVG
3.93
Rank
#53 / 83 | +9% | -8% | $16.1k
Facility
$16.1k
MA AVG
$76.6k
Rank
#62 / 86 | 34
Facility
34
MA AVG
32.7
Rank
#54 / 85 | 11.3
Facility
11.3
MA AVG
7.2
Rank
#78 / 85 | 2 | 36 | A+ |
40
Facility
40
MA AVG
53
Rank
#310 / 490 | Colev Gestetner | $21.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$21.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MA AVG
$15.2M
Rank
#12 / 82 | $11.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$11.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MA AVG
$9.7M
Rank
#24 / 82 | 51.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
51.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
MA AVG
66.2%
Rank
#62 / 82 | 225272 | ||||
| Carleton-Willard Village | NH AL CCRC( IL MC SNF | Bedford | 179
Facility
179
MA AVG
94
Rank
#12 / 276 | - | - | 5.68
Facility
5.68
MA AVG
3.93
Rank
#5 / 83 | +7% | +45% | $25.5k
Facility
$25.5k
MA AVG
$76.6k
Rank
#67 / 86 | 11
Facility
11
MA AVG
32.7
Rank
#9 / 85 | 2.8
Facility
2.8
MA AVG
7.2
Rank
#5 / 85 | 5 | 33 | A+ |
6
Facility
6
MA AVG
53
Rank
#481 / 490 | Carleton Willard Homes Inc | $39.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$39.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MA AVG
$15.2M
Rank
#1 / 82 | $21.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$21.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MA AVG
$9.7M
Rank
#3 / 82 | 53.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
53.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
MA AVG
66.2%
Rank
#59 / 82 | 225273 | ||||
| Our Lady’s Haven Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitative Care | NH HOS MC PC RC SNF | Fairhaven | 117
Facility
117
MA AVG
94
Rank
#68 / 276 |
67.8%
Facility
67.8%
MA AVG
80.2%
Rank
#65 / 79 | -15% | 4.38
Facility
4.38
MA AVG
3.93
Rank
#16 / 83 | +7% | +11% | $0
Facility
$0
MA AVG
$76.6k
Rank
#1 / 86 | 35
Facility
35
MA AVG
32.7
Rank
#56 / 85 | 8.8
Facility
8.8
MA AVG
7.2
Rank
#63 / 85 | - | 79 | - |
67
Facility
67
MA AVG
53
Rank
#184 / 490 | Diana Henry | $9.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$9.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MA AVG
$15.2M
Rank
#70 / 82 | $5.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$5.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MA AVG
$9.7M
Rank
#69 / 82 | 60.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
60.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
MA AVG
66.2%
Rank
#45 / 82 | 225485 | ||||
| Hebrew SeniorLife | NH AL CCRC( HC HOS IL MC PC SNF | Boston (Roslindale) | 50
Facility
50
MA AVG
94
Rank
#232 / 276 |
60.2%
Facility
60.2%
MA AVG
80.2%
Rank
#72 / 79 | -25% | 4.76
Facility
4.76
MA AVG
3.93
Rank
#10 / 83 | +18% | +21% | $0
Facility
$0
MA AVG
$76.6k
Rank
#1 / 86 | 11
Facility
11
MA AVG
32.7
Rank
#9 / 85 | 3.7
Facility
3.7
MA AVG
7.2
Rank
#13 / 85 | - | 30 | - |
38
Facility
38
MA AVG
53
Rank
#321 / 490 | - | - | - | - | 225759 | ||||
| The Meadows Health Center | NH AL HOS MC PC RC SNF | North Andover | 60
Facility
60
MA AVG
94
Rank
#210 / 276 |
60.8%
Facility
60.8%
MA AVG
80.2%
Rank
#70 / 79 | -24% | 5.81
Facility
5.81
MA AVG
3.93
Rank
#4 / 83 | -45% | +48% | $0
Facility
$0
MA AVG
$76.6k
Rank
#1 / 86 | - | - | - | 37 | - |
4
Facility
4
MA AVG
53
Rank
#485 / 490 | Edgewood Retirement Community, Inc | $28.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$28.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MA AVG
$15.2M
Rank
#4 / 82 | $13.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$13.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MA AVG
$9.7M
Rank
#17 / 82 | 47.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
47.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
MA AVG
66.2%
Rank
#73 / 82 | 225724 | ||||
| Jeffrey & Susan Brudnick Center for Living | NH MC SNF | Peabody | 180
Facility
180
MA AVG
94
Rank
#11 / 276 |
78.2%
Facility
78.2%
MA AVG
80.2%
Rank
#52 / 79 | -2% | 4.33
Facility
4.33
MA AVG
3.93
Rank
#20 / 83 | -34% | +10% | $10.2k
Facility
$10.2k
MA AVG
$76.6k
Rank
#55 / 86 | 25
Facility
25
MA AVG
32.7
Rank
#38 / 85 | 8.3
Facility
8.3
MA AVG
7.2
Rank
#57 / 85 | 1 | 141 | - |
34
Facility
34
MA AVG
53
Rank
#336 / 490 | Jewish Rehabilitation Center For Aged Of The North Shore Inc | $24.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$24.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MA AVG
$15.2M
Rank
#9 / 82 | $15.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$15.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MA AVG
$9.7M
Rank
#8 / 82 | 64.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
64.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
MA AVG
66.2%
Rank
#30 / 82 | 225472 | ||||
| Brooksby Village | NH AL CCRC( IL | Peabody | 104
Facility
104
MA AVG
94
Rank
#89 / 276 |
55.1%
Facility
55.1%
MA AVG
80.2%
Rank
#73 / 79 | -31% | 5.51
Facility
5.51
MA AVG
3.93
Rank
#6 / 83 | +4% | +40% | $167.1k
Facility
$167.1k
MA AVG
$76.6k
Rank
#83 / 86 | 12
Facility
12
MA AVG
32.7
Rank
#13 / 85 | 4.0
Facility
4.0
MA AVG
7.2
Rank
#16 / 85 | 1 | 57 | A- |
43
Facility
43
MA AVG
53
Rank
#299 / 490 | Tracie Bettano | $11.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$11.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MA AVG
$15.2M
Rank
#57 / 82 | $36.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$36.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MA AVG
$9.7M
Rank
#1 / 82 | 324.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
324.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
MA AVG
66.2%
Rank
#1 / 82 | 225767 | ||||
| Life Care Center of Nashoba Valley | NH MC SNF | Littleton | 120
Facility
120
MA AVG
94
Rank
#63 / 276 |
90.8%
Facility
90.8%
MA AVG
80.2%
Rank
#27 / 79 | +13% | 4.22
Facility
4.22
MA AVG
3.93
Rank
#21 / 83 | -14% | +7% | $0
Facility
$0
MA AVG
$76.6k
Rank
#1 / 86 | 15
Facility
15
MA AVG
32.7
Rank
#19 / 85 | 5.0
Facility
5.0
MA AVG
7.2
Rank
#27 / 85 | - | 109 | - |
5
Facility
5
MA AVG
53
Rank
#482 / 490 | Shari Laroche | $14.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$14.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MA AVG
$15.2M
Rank
#42 / 82 | $10.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$10.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MA AVG
$9.7M
Rank
#32 / 82 | 70%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
70%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
MA AVG
66.2%
Rank
#16 / 82 | 225569 |
Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every MA community we track that reports that metric, not just the 103 on this page.
The Lillie Mansion at Lutheran is an independent living community. The home offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere for seniors to feel more comfortable and have a sense of belonging.
They ensure that, as a senior living community, The Little Mansion at Lutheran deeply emphasizes and guarantees that independence is maintained for their residents.
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.
Boasting a reputation for excellent rehabilitation and skilled nursing services, Bear Hill Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is a renowned senior care provider in Stoneham, MA. Residents here are provided with an excellent care team that offers a wide array of services, including round the clock supervision, physical, occupational and speech therapies. Comfortable accommodations and state-of-the-art technology is available to ensure residents have access to the tools they need to recover or maintain their overall well-being.
Residents feel right at home and comfortable as they recover with various amenities, such as a cozy lounge, pub, gazebo, and salon offered. An array of stimulating activities are available as well to help residents stay active, engaged, and stimulated. Here, residents are guaranteed to maintain the lifestyle they want with all the conveniences they need to live with comfort and ease.
Experience the finest things in retirement living with Carleton-Willard Village, a non-profit community in Bedford, MA, dedicated to offering skilled nursing care, rehabilitation, and assisted living. Residents enjoy utmost comfort and safety in their well-appointed accommodations with easy access to cozy common areas and amenities like their hair salon, auditorium, and the Victoria Café. Dedicated to helping residents live their best lives without worries, the community provides them with comprehensive care services, including daily living assistance, therapy services, and more.
Those living with memory conditions will thrive in a safe and secure environment with access to a multi-level activity program designed to give them enriching experiences that nurture their overall well-being. Dining is a cozy and satisfying experience in the community with its flexible dining options and well-prepared meals that suit residents’ individual dietary needs and preferences.
Our Lady’s Haven Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation in Fairhaven, MA, is a nursing home that offers palliative care, rehabilitation, and skilled nursing. Promoting a nurturing and welcoming environment, the community ensures older adults’ comfort and safety. Residents can also focus on their recovery with exceptional services, including round-the-clock nursing care, well-balanced meals, and pain management. Through personalized care plans, the community goes above and beyond to improve residents’ quality of life.
Celebrations, light exercises, and various games provide residents with more opportunities to try new hobbies and have fun. Residents can also freely interact with their surroundings and rest in the lively dining room and spacious common areas. The Acushnet River, restaurants, and shops are also located nearby, ensuring a laid-back lifestyle. This nursing home has high standards of care dedicated to older adults’ welfare, making it a good option for senior living in Massachusetts.
Hebrew SeniorLife offers nursing home, assisted living, home care, hospice care, independent living, memory care, palliative care, and skilled nursing in Boston’s Roslindale neighborhood. With 50 beds, the community may suit someone who prefers a smaller setting. Assisted living helps with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while the resident keeps a private apartment. Memory care provides a secured, supervised setting for someone at risk of wandering.
Independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care. Nursing home and skilled nursing care have licensed nurses on site around the clock. Hospice and palliative care focus on comfort, while home care brings assistance to a person’s home. Respite care supports a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.
Short term rehabilitation provides a temporary, recovery focused stay after illness or injury. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 39 minutes per resident per day, including 1 hour and 59 minutes of licensed nurse staffing from registered nurses and licensed practical nurses. The Wolk Center for Memory Health supports memory related care, and expressive art therapies give residents structured creative activities.
Rehabilitation services are available, and transportation can help residents who need a ride. Pets are allowed. A Walk Score of 38 out of 100 is classified as car dependent, meaning most errands require a car or a ride, so a resident who no longer drives would generally need transportation for routine outings.
The Meadows Health Center is a highly rated nursing home in North Andover, MA, offering rehabilitation and skilled nursing. Fostering comfort and healing, the community ensures older adults are treated well in a nurturing and welcoming environment. 24-hour care, comprehensive therapies, and freshly-prepared meals are also provided to meet residents’ unique needs and preferences. Along with a high resident-to-caregiver ratio, personalized care plans are also provided to help residents recover and live to their potential.
Live entertainment and various learning activities are easily accessible, ensuring residents can continue learning and have fun. Residents can also rest and freely interact with friends in the glass-enclosed courtyard with gardens and tables. Nestled in the tree-lined neighborhood of North Andover, near Lake Cochichewick, the community ensures a stress-free retirement. This nursing home is committed to helping older adults thrive in retirement, making it a trusted choice for senior living in Massachusetts.
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.
Create unforgettable moments in retirement at Brooksby Village, a blissful retreat in Peabody, MA, offering independent living. The community has a variety of thoughtfully designed one- and two-bedroom floor plans, dedicated to residents’ comfort and safety. A compassionate team also helps with chores and maintenance, striving to maintain residents’ independence without hassles.
A jam-packed calendar of enriching activities and engaging programs is conducted, encouraging residents to live actively and maintain social connections. Delicious and healthy dining options are also served to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. With transportation services, residents can easily access their needs and various recreational opportunities. Amenities include a swimming pool, a fitness center, a library, and well-maintained landscapes, creating the ideal setting for residents’ leisure and well-being.
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.
Every nursing home above is evaluated across five weighted categories using CMS data including Care Compare, Payroll-Based Journal, and Medicare Cost Reports.
The largest single share of every ranking. CMS star ratings and quality measures that reflect actual care delivered to residents.
The strongest predictor of resident outcomes. Volume and stability of nursing care, drawn from CMS Payroll-Based Journal.
Inspection patterns that star ratings can mask. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.
Stable operations and sound finances are leading indicators of consistent care over time.
Context that matters to families but doesn't directly measure clinical care. Weighted lower for nursing homes than for assisted or independent living.
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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.
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.
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.
This page features 103 nursing homes in Massachusetts. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.
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.
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.
