RankingsCMS data: August 2026

Best Nursing Homes in Massachusetts (2026)

The top 25 of 338 CMS-certified nursing homes in Massachusetts, ranked by CMS overall rating, then penalties, health inspections and staffing — never paid placement. See how our ranking method works

3411.5 per 30K residentsAbove national avg of 1.3 per 30KTotal Nursing Homes
3.0/5
Same as national avgNational avg: 3.00Statewide Avg Rating
$71K+$1K vs national avgNational avg: $70KAvg Fine (When Penalized)
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1No Penalties

Nursing HomeBoston, MA

Boston Home, Inc (The)

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
96 BedsStandard health inspection Mar 2026

Above Massachusetts avg of 3.0

2049 Dorchester AvenueBoston, MA 02124

(617) 326-4265

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2No Penalties

Nursing HomeHolyoke, MA

Care One At Holyoke

For-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
164 BedsStandard health inspection Sep 2025

Above Massachusetts avg of 3.0

260 Easthampton RoadHolyoke, MA 01040

(413) 519-5229

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3No Penalties

Nursing HomeWeston, MA

Campion Health & Wellness, Inc

Faith-based

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
70 BedsStandard health inspection May 2025

Above Massachusetts avg of 3.0

319 Concord RoadWeston, MA 02493

(781) 788-4795

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4No Penalties

Nursing HomeMelrose, MA

Elmhurst Healthcare (The)

For-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
45 BedsStandard health inspection Jun 2025

Above Massachusetts avg of 3.0

743 Main StreetMelrose, MA 02176

(781) 662-7500

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5No Penalties

Nursing HomeUxbridge, MA

Lydia Taft House

For-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
53 BedsStandard health inspection Sep 2025

Above Massachusetts avg of 3.0

60 Quaker HighwayUxbridge, MA 01569

(508) 278-9500

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6No Penalties

Nursing HomeNewton, MA

Lasell House

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
44 BedsStandard health inspection Sep 2025

Above Massachusetts avg of 3.0

120 Seminary AvenueNewton, MA 02466

(617) 663-7100

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7No Penalties

Nursing HomeChelsea, MA

Leonard Florence Center For Living

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
100 BedsStandard health inspection Nov 2025

Above Massachusetts avg of 3.0

165 Captain's RowChelsea, MA 02150

(617) 887-0001

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8No Penalties

Nursing HomeHolyoke, MA

Mary's Meadow At Providence Place

Faith-based

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
40 BedsStandard health inspection May 2026

Above Massachusetts avg of 3.0

12 Gamelin StreetHolyoke, MA 01040

(413) 420-2500

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9No Penalties

Nursing HomeW Concord, MA

Rivercrest Long Term Care

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
151 BedsStandard health inspection Aug 2025

Above Massachusetts avg of 3.0

Deaconess RoadW Concord, MA 01742

(978) 325-6856

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10No Penalties

Nursing HomeNorwell, MA

Southwood At Norwell Nursing Ctr

For-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
142 BedsStandard health inspection Jan 2026

Above Massachusetts avg of 3.0

501 Cordwainer DriveNorwell, MA 02061

(781) 982-7450

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11No Penalties

Nursing HomeBoston, MA

Spaulding Nursing And Therapy Center - Brighton

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
123 BedsStandard health inspection Mar 2026

Above Massachusetts avg of 3.0

100 N Beacon StreetBoston, MA 02134

(617) 726-9701

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12No Penalties

Nursing HomeWinchester, MA

Aberjona Rehabilitation And Nursing Center

For-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
123 BedsStandard health inspection May 2025

Above Massachusetts avg of 3.0

184 Swanton Street, #1998Winchester, MA 01890

(781) 994-1678

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13No Penalties

Nursing HomeBraintree, MA

Alliance Health At Braintree

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
101 BedsStandard health inspection Jul 2025

Above Massachusetts avg of 3.0

175 Grove StreetBraintree, MA 02184

(781) 848-2050

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14No Penalties

Nursing HomeDuxbury, MA

Bay Path At Duxbury Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr

For-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
120 BedsStandard health inspection Jul 2025

Above Massachusetts avg of 3.0

308 Kingstown WayDuxbury, MA 02332

(781) 585-5561

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15No Penalties

Nursing HomeLowell, MA

D'Youville Care For Advanced Therapy

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
33 BedsStandard health inspection Jul 2025

Above Massachusetts avg of 3.0

1071 Varnum AvenueLowell, MA 01854

(978) 569-1071

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16No Penalties

Nursing HomeWeymouth, MA

Dwyer Home

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
50 BedsStandard health inspection Feb 2026

Above Massachusetts avg of 3.0

25 Stonehaven DriveWeymouth, MA 02190

(781) 660-5030

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17No Penalties

Nursing HomeWorcester, MA

Holy Trinity Eastern Orthodox N & R Center

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
113 BedsStandard health inspection Jan 2026

Above Massachusetts avg of 3.0

300 Barber AvenueWorcester, MA 01606

(508) 852-1000

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18No Penalties

Nursing HomeChelsea, MA

Katzman Family Center For Living

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
123 BedsStandard health inspection Mar 2026

Above Massachusetts avg of 3.0

17 Lafayette AvenueChelsea, MA 02150

(617) 884-6766

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19No Penalties

Nursing HomeMarblehead, MA

Lafayette Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing

For-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
65 BedsStandard health inspection Aug 2025

Above Massachusetts avg of 3.0

25 Lafayette StreetMarblehead, MA 01945

(781) 631-4535

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20No Penalties

Nursing HomePlymouth, MA

Life Care Center Of Plymouth

For-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
150 BedsStandard health inspection Mar 2025

Above Massachusetts avg of 3.0

94 Obery StreetPlymouth, MA 02360

(508) 747-9800

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21No Penalties

Nursing HomeWest Bridgewater, MA

Life Care Center Of West Bridgewater

For-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
150 BedsStandard health inspection Nov 2025

Above Massachusetts avg of 3.0

765 West Center StreetWest Bridgewater, MA 02379

(508) 580-4400

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22No Penalties

Nursing HomeSpringfield, MA

Loomis Lakeside At Reeds Landing

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
42 BedsStandard health inspection Jan 2026

Above Massachusetts avg of 3.0

807 Wilbraham RoadSpringfield, MA 01109

(413) 782-1800

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23No Penalties

Nursing HomeWorcester, MA

Lutheran Rehabilitation And Skilled Care Center

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
150 BedsStandard health inspection Dec 2025

Above Massachusetts avg of 3.0

26 Harvard StreetWorcester, MA 01609

(508) 754-8877

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24No Penalties

Nursing HomeNorth Andover, MA

Meadows, The

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
60 BedsStandard health inspection Aug 2025

Above Massachusetts avg of 3.0

575 Osgood StreetNorth Andover, MA 01845

(978) 725-4100

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25No Penalties

Nursing HomePittsfield, MA

Mt Greylock Extended Care Facility

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
100 BedsStandard health inspection Jun 2025

Above Massachusetts avg of 3.0

1000 North StreetPittsfield, MA 01201

(413) 499-7186

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State report

Why families compare nursing homes in Massachusetts

#1of 51 states & DC
Health Ranking

Among the strongest health outcomes in the nation (rank 1 of 51).

America’s Health Rankings 2024
  • Population 65+19.1%Census ACS 2023
  • Life expectancy79.1 yrs

    A little higher than the national average of 76.4 yrs.

    CDC NVSR 2022
  • Nurse staff turnover38.2%

    About 17% lower than the national average of 45.8%.

    CMS PBJ 2024

See full demographics & care economics for Massachusetts →

FAQ

Questions families ask about this page

How many nursing homes are in Massachusetts?

Massachusetts has 341 nursing homes in the active CMS data. This rankings page evaluated 338 eligible nursing homes with public CMS ratings and public profile slugs, then highlighted the top 25.

What is the average CMS rating for nursing homes in Massachusetts?

Nursing homes in Massachusetts average 3.0 out of 5 on the CMS overall rating, compared with a national nursing-home average of 3.0.

What is the average fine when a nursing home in Massachusetts is penalized?

Among Massachusetts nursing homes that were fined, the average fine is $71K. The national nursing-home average is $70K.

How does Massachusetts compare with the national average?

Massachusetts averages 3.0 out of 5 on CMS overall rating, compared with a national nursing-home average of 3.0. The average fine when penalized is $71K versus $70K nationally.

Should I rely on these rankings alone?

No. Use this report as a shortlist, then review the facility profile, confirm payment options, look at inspection history, and speak with licensed professionals before making a care decision.

What do the CMS data and inspection dates mean?

CMS data: August 2026. The inspection date is the latest standard health inspection reported in the CMS survey summary, including inspections with no deficiencies. Complaint and fire safety surveys are separate. A recent CMS release can include an older inspection date. Listings absent from the latest imported CMS provider release remain available on the platform but are excluded from current rankings.

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