341 nursing homes in Massachusetts
Medicare and Medicaid certified, with CMS star ratings.
- nursing homes
- 341
- average CMS stars
- 3.1
- certified beds
- 40,920
- for profit
- 74%
How Massachusetts nursing homes rate
CMS rates 339 of Massachusetts's 341 certified nursing homes. The average overall rating is 3.1 stars.
| Overall rating | Nursing homes |
|---|---|
| 5 of 5 | 74 |
| 4 of 5 | 75 |
| 3 of 5 | 64 |
| 2 of 5 | 66 |
| 1 of 5 | 60 |
| Not rated | 2 |
The top-rated nursing homes in Massachusetts
Sorted by overall stars, then health inspection stars, staffing and size.
| Nursing home | City | Overall | Beds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Care One at Holyoke | Holyoke | 5 of 5 | 164 |
| Southwood at Norwell Nursing Ctr | Norwell | 5 of 5 | 142 |
| Timberlyn Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation | Great Barrington | 5 of 5 | 71 |
| Campion Health & Wellness, Inc | Weston | 5 of 5 | 70 |
| Lasell House | Newton | 5 of 5 | 44 |
| Mary's Meadow at Providence Place | Holyoke | 5 of 5 | 40 |
| Whittier Westborough Transitional Care Unit | Westborough | 5 of 5 | 19 |
| Spaulding Nursing and Therapy Center - Brighton | Boston | 5 of 5 | 123 |
| Alliance Health at Braintree | Braintree | 5 of 5 | 101 |
| Rivercrest Long Term Care | West Concord | 5 of 5 | 151 |
Nursing homes by city
The cities with the most certified nursing homes in Massachusetts.
- Worcester 16 homes
- Boston 11 homes
- Holyoke 8 homes
- Fall River 7 homes
- Lowell 7 homes
- Haverhill 6 homes
- New Bedford 6 homes
- Brockton 5 homes
- Danvers 5 homes
- Framingham 5 homes
- Peabody 5 homes
- Agawam 4 homes
- Braintree 4 homes
- Chelsea 4 homes
- Norwood 4 homes
Who owns them
| Ownership | Nursing homes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| For profit | 251 | 74% |
| Non-profit | 86 | 25% |
| Government | 4 | 1% |
Inspections and fines
At the most recent standard inspection, Massachusetts's homes were cited for 2,199 deficiencies, an average of 6.4 each. 48 had none. 153 homes were fined $11,263,063 over 3 years.
Special focus facilities and abuse flags
5 homes carry the CMS abuse icon. 2 are special focus facilities and 10 are candidates: homes with a long record of serious problems that CMS inspects more often.
How to read a CMS star rating
One star is much below average and five stars much above, compared with other homes in the same state. Look at the health inspection stars first, then read the citations.
Questions families ask about Massachusetts
How many nursing homes are in Massachusetts?
341 certified by CMS.
What is the best rated nursing home in Massachusetts?
We don't pick one. Care One at Holyoke in Holyoke tops the CMS sort with 5 stars.
Will Medicare pay for a nursing home in Massachusetts?
For up to 100 days of skilled care after a 3-day hospital stay, not for long-term custodial care. A shared room has a median of $14,448 a month here.
What does a CMS star rating mean?
How a home compares with others in the same state, from inspections, staffing and quality.
From the federal record: CMS Provider Information, October 2026 release.