RankingsUpdated August 2026

The 11 Best-Rated Nursing Homes in Boston, MA (2026)

Every CMS-certified nursing home in Boston, MA, independently ranked by health inspection scores, staffing levels, and penalty history — never paid placement. See how our ranking method works

11Nursing Homes in Boston
3.3/5
+0.3 vs state avgState avg: 3.00Boston Avg Rating
$92K+$18K vs state avgState avg: $74KAvg Fine (When Penalized)
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1No Penalties

Nursing HomeBoston, MA

Boston Home, Inc (The)

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
96 BedsInspected Mar 2023

Above Massachusetts avg of 3.0

2049 Dorchester AvenueBoston, MA 02124

(617) 825-3905

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2No Penalties

Nursing HomeBoston, MA

Spaulding Nursing And Therapy Center - Brighton

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
123 BedsInspected Mar 2025

Above Massachusetts avg of 3.0

100 N Beacon StreetBoston, MA 02134

(617) 325-5400

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3No Penalties

Nursing HomeBoston, MA

German Center For Extended Care

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
133 BedsInspected Feb 2025

Above Massachusetts avg of 3.0

2222 Centre StreetBoston, MA 02132

(617) 325-1230

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4No Penalties

Nursing HomeBoston, MA

Laurel Ridge Rehab And Skilled Care Center

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
120 BedsInspected May 2025

Above Massachusetts avg of 3.0

174 Forest Hills StreetBoston, MA 02130

(617) 522-1550

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5No Penalties

Nursing HomeBoston, MA

Recuperative Services Unit-Hebrew Rehab Center

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
50 BedsInspected Jul 2025

Above Massachusetts avg of 3.0

1200 Centre StreetBoston, MA 02131

(617) 325-8000

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City report

Care landscape in Boston

How Boston compares with the rest of Massachusetts on three signals families ask about most.

  • Population 65+13.4%

    About 30% lower than the state average of 19.2%.

    Census ACS 2023 (ZIP-weighted)
  • Nurse staff turnover34.8%

    About 12% lower than the state average of 39.5%.

    CMS PBJ 2024
  • Cognitive disability13.2%

    A little lower than the state average of 14.1%.

    CDC PLACES (ZIP-weighted)

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FAQ

Questions families ask about this page

How many facilities were evaluated in Boston, MA?

This page evaluates 11 eligible nursing homes in Boston, MA and shows the top 11.

How are these rankings calculated?

Facilities are ranked by CMS overall rating first. Ties are broken by fewer penalties, then health inspection rating, then staffing rating.

Should I rely on these rankings alone?

No. Use the rankings to narrow the field, then review facility profiles, confirm details directly with the provider, and get professional guidance for the care decision.

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