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Best Nursing Homes in Worcester, MA

Reviewed by Dr. Jordan Weiss
Updated Jan 2026
We analyzed 13 homes in Worcester, MA

Sources: CMS Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and Massachusetts Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care.

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

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

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Christopher Heights of Worcester
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

Worcester (Biotech Park Area)
80
Facility 80
MA AVG 93
Rank #157 / 280
92.8%
Facility 92.8%
MA AVG 82%
Rank #19 / 92
+13%
4.36
Facility 4.36
MA AVG 3.93
Rank #16 / 89
-7%+11%
$21.5k
Facility $21.5k
MA AVG $76.6k
Rank #61 / 90
22
Facility 22
MA AVG 32.7
Rank #34 / 89
5.5
Facility 5.5
MA AVG 7.2
Rank #38 / 89
2143A+
30
Facility 30
MA AVG 53
Rank #360 / 499
The Grantham Group, LLC
$26.6M
Facility $26.6M
MA AVG $17.4M
Rank #24 / 92
$13.2M
Facility $13.2M
MA AVG $6.5M
Rank #23 / 92
49.5%
Facility 49.5%
MA AVG 43.6%
Rank #47 / 92
225385
Notre Dame du Lac
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Worcester (Booth Apartments Area)
110
Facility 110
MA AVG 93
Rank #79 / 280
95.6%
Facility 95.6%
MA AVG 82%
Rank #9 / 92
+17%
4.14
Facility 4.14
MA AVG 3.93
Rank #30 / 89
-5%+5%
$0
Facility $0
MA AVG $76.6k
Rank #1 / 90
16
Facility 16
MA AVG 32.7
Rank #23 / 89
4.0
Facility 4.0
MA AVG 7.2
Rank #18 / 89
-112-
13
Facility 13
MA AVG 53
Rank #450 / 499
Ellen Agritelley
$21.4M
Facility $21.4M
MA AVG $17.4M
Rank #43 / 92
$13.3M
Facility $13.3M
MA AVG $6.5M
Rank #22 / 92
62.4%
Facility 62.4%
MA AVG 43.6%
Rank #15 / 92
225577
The Jewish Healthcare Center
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Worcester (West Tatnuck)
141
Facility 141
MA AVG 93
Rank #35 / 280
91.8%
Facility 91.8%
MA AVG 82%
Rank #24 / 92
+12%
4.47
Facility 4.47
MA AVG 3.93
Rank #13 / 89
-31%+14%
$20.3k
Facility $20.3k
MA AVG $76.6k
Rank #60 / 90
23
Facility 23
MA AVG 32.7
Rank #38 / 89
4.6
Facility 4.6
MA AVG 7.2
Rank #26 / 89
3134-
12
Facility 12
MA AVG 53
Rank #456 / 499
Jay Aframe
$24.0M
Facility $24.0M
MA AVG $17.4M
Rank #30 / 92
$17.3M
Facility $17.3M
MA AVG $6.5M
Rank #7 / 92
72%
Facility 72%
MA AVG 43.6%
Rank #5 / 92
225173
Holy Trinity Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Worcester (Indian Lake East)
113
Facility 113
MA AVG 93
Rank #72 / 280
85.0%
Facility 85.0%
MA AVG 82%
Rank #48 / 92
+4%
3.97
Facility 3.97
MA AVG 3.93
Rank #36 / 89
-44%+1%
$24.0k
Facility $24.0k
MA AVG $76.6k
Rank #64 / 90
10
Facility 10
MA AVG 32.7
Rank #8 / 89
3.3
Facility 3.3
MA AVG 7.2
Rank #10 / 89
2106-
59
Facility 59
MA AVG 53
Rank #220 / 499
Nicholas Apostola
$18.7M
Facility $18.7M
MA AVG $17.4M
Rank #54 / 92
$10.3M
Facility $10.3M
MA AVG $6.5M
Rank #45 / 92
55.3%
Facility 55.3%
MA AVG 43.6%
Rank #26 / 92
225648
The Lillie Mansion at Lutheran
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Worcester (Central Business District)
150
Facility 150
MA AVG 93
Rank #25 / 280
93.5%
Facility 93.5%
MA AVG 82%
Rank #17 / 92
+14%
4.28
Facility 4.28
MA AVG 3.93
Rank #19 / 89
-19%+9%
$7.9k
Facility $7.9k
MA AVG $76.6k
Rank #34 / 90
11
Facility 11
MA AVG 32.7
Rank #9 / 89
5.5
Facility 5.5
MA AVG 7.2
Rank #38 / 89
1103-
88
Facility 88
MA AVG 53
Rank #63 / 499
Frederic Jenoure
$24.3M
Facility $24.3M
MA AVG $17.4M
Rank #29 / 92
$10.5M
Facility $10.5M
MA AVG $6.5M
Rank #43 / 92
43.4%
Facility 43.4%
MA AVG 43.6%
Rank #70 / 92
225379
Hampton Suites at Shrewsbury
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

Shrewsbury
99
Facility 99
MA AVG 93
Rank #100 / 280
81.4%
Facility 81.4%
MA AVG 82%
Rank #54 / 92
-1%
3.72
Facility 3.72
MA AVG 3.93
Rank #55 / 89
+10%-5%
$7.9k
Facility $7.9k
MA AVG $76.6k
Rank #34 / 90
21
Facility 21
MA AVG 32.7
Rank #30 / 89
3.5
Facility 3.5
MA AVG 7.2
Rank #12 / 89
193-
21
Facility 21
MA AVG 53
Rank #412 / 499
Shrewsbury Operations Holdings LLC
$12.8M
Facility $12.8M
MA AVG $17.4M
Rank #72 / 92
$6.7M
Facility $6.7M
MA AVG $6.5M
Rank #75 / 92
52.1%
Facility 52.1%
MA AVG 43.6%
Rank #36 / 92
225491
Parsons Hill Rehabilitation and Health Care Center
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

HC

Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.

Worcester (Webster Square)
162
Facility 162
MA AVG 93
Rank #18 / 280
91.4%
Facility 91.4%
MA AVG 82%
Rank #27 / 92
+11%
3.50
Facility 3.50
MA AVG 3.93
Rank #69 / 89
-75%-11%
$0
Facility $0
MA AVG $76.6k
Rank #1 / 90
50
Facility 50
MA AVG 32.7
Rank #78 / 89
6.3
Facility 6.3
MA AVG 7.2
Rank #50 / 89
-150-
76
Facility 76
MA AVG 53
Rank #146 / 499
-
$30.0M
Facility $30.0M
MA AVG $17.4M
Rank #15 / 92
$12.3M
Facility $12.3M
MA AVG $6.5M
Rank #26 / 92
41.1%
Facility 41.1%
MA AVG 43.6%
Rank #79 / 92
225390
Overview of Saint Francis Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

Saint Francis Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is a healthcare facility located in Worcester that specializes in nursing and rehabilitation services. They offer short-term and long-term care programs, as well as memory care and hospice programs, and they also accept adult daycare programs. Since 1989, they have built a stellar reputation in healthcare, and they continue to provide high-quality pulmonary rehabilitation services, including personalized and interdisciplinary care for conditions such as pneumonia, asthma, and congestive heart failure.
Their interdisciplinary team is composed of compassionate professionals who work diligently to create care plans tailored to each resident’s unique needs. At Saint Francis, they understand that patient and family education is a crucial part of the healing process, and they strive to involve all parties in the care plan. They are committed to providing individualized care and adapting the plan of care as needed to ensure the best clinical outcomes for each patient.

Contact Saint Francis Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

Overview of Odd Fellows Home of Massachusetts

The Odd Fellows Home of Massachusetts is a nonprofit organization that offers compassionate nursing and rehabilitation services, as well as rest and therapy services. They have been serving families and residents for over 125 years and are dedicated to providing a high-caliber service through their highly trained staff, creating a meaningful experience for seniors. They can assist with discharge planning, postoperative care, dietary and nutrition, hospice care, and respite care, among other services. They provide a nurturing environment, particularly for rehabilitative care, to help seniors cope with challenging times and reach optimal levels of functionality. They offer specialized services for amputations, extended medical stays, fractures, and replacement surgeries.

Seniors can enjoy the convenience of housekeeping and laundry services, as well as access to Wi-Fi, cable TV, and inviting common areas. When it comes to dietary and nutrition, they prioritize providing nutrient-dense foods with the best possible nutrition. Families can trust the 24-hour care provided at the Odd Fellows Home, with peace of mind knowing that their loved ones are receiving the highest quality care available in Worcester.

Contact Odd Fellows Home of Massachusetts

Overview of Christopher House

Christopher House is a remarkable rehabilitation and skilled nursing center located in Worcester, Massachusetts. This nonprofit organization has been serving the community since 1995 and is a member of the Massachusetts Senior Care Association. They are Joint Commission certified as well. They strive to provide the best post-hospital rehabilitation needs. Their delightful and well-lit environment is conducive to healing and recovery, with clinical services such as neurological management, IV therapy, pain management, comprehensive therapies, and respiratory therapy for long-term care. They also offer specialized Alzheimer’s and dementia care with high standards of care. Their staff is specifically trained to handle the unique needs of memory care patients. 

The home has a beautiful and highly secure environment, complete with a lush courtyard, where residents can enjoy a variety of activities that maximize their physical and cognitive abilities. These activities also provide ample avenues for social interaction, which are safe and supervised. They also offer Bible studies and other spiritual services to meet the diverse needs of their residents. Most importantly, their caring and compassionate staff make it their mission to provide meaningful and enjoyable interactions with their residents.

Contact Christopher House

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 Worcester, 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 13 nursing homes in Worcester, MA. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

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