2026 Rankings

Best Nursing Homes in Massachusetts

Top 25 nursing homes in Massachusetts ranked by CareGrader’s A-F grading system, based on real CMS government inspection data.

341 total facilities3.0 avg rating2 Special Focus Facilities

How we rank: Facilities are ranked by CareGrader composite score (0-100), which combines CMS health inspections (35%), staffing levels (25%), quality measures (25%), and penalty history (15%). Read our methodology

#1
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BROOKHAVEN AT LEXINGTON

LEXINGTON, Massachusetts

Score: 96/1005/5 CMS49 bedsNon profit - Corporation
#2
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LINDEN PONDS

HINGHAM, Massachusetts

Score: 95.8/1005/5 CMS132 bedsNon profit - Corporation
#3
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CARE ONE AT HOLYOKE

HOLYOKE, Massachusetts

Score: 95.8/1005/5 CMS164 bedsFor profit - Limited Liability company
#4
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CAMPION HEALTH & WELLNESS, INC

WESTON, Massachusetts

Score: 95.8/1005/5 CMS70 bedsNon profit - Church related
#5
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LASELL HOUSE

NEWTON, Massachusetts

Score: 95.8/1005/5 CMS44 bedsNon profit - Corporation
#6
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BETHANY SKILLED NURSING FACILITY

FRAMINGHAM, Massachusetts

Score: 94.3/1005/5 CMS169 bedsNon profit - Corporation
#7
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NEW ENGLAND PEDIATRIC CARE

NORTH BILLERICA, Massachusetts

Score: 93.3/1005/5 CMS80 bedsNon profit - Corporation
#8
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LIFE CARE CENTER OF PLYMOUTH

PLYMOUTH, Massachusetts

Score: 93.3/1005/5 CMS150 bedsFor profit - Limited Liability company
#9
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QUEEN ANNE NURSING HOME, INC

HINGHAM, Massachusetts

Score: 93.3/1005/5 CMS106 bedsFor profit - Partnership
#10
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LEONARD FLORENCE CENTER FOR LIVING

CHELSEA, Massachusetts

Score: 93.3/1005/5 CMS100 bedsNon profit - Corporation
#11
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SOUTHWOOD AT NORWELL NURSING CTR

NORWELL, Massachusetts

Score: 93.3/1005/5 CMS142 bedsFor profit - Partnership
#12
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MEADOWS, THE

NORTH ANDOVER, Massachusetts

Score: 93.3/1005/5 CMS60 bedsNon profit - Corporation
#13
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THE COMMONS SKILLED NURSING & REHABILITATION

LINCOLN, Massachusetts

Score: 93.3/1005/5 CMS32 bedsNon profit - Corporation
#14
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BOSTON HOME, INC (THE)

BOSTON, Massachusetts

Score: 93.3/1005/5 CMS96 bedsNon profit - Corporation
#15
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MARY'S MEADOW AT PROVIDENCE PLACE

HOLYOKE, Massachusetts

Score: 92.3/1005/5 CMS40 bedsNon profit - Church related
#16
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LOOMIS LAKESIDE AT REEDS LANDING

SPRINGFIELD, Massachusetts

Score: 92.3/1005/5 CMS42 bedsNon profit - Corporation
#17
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LUTHERAN REHABILITATION AND SKILLED CARE CENTER

WORCESTER, Massachusetts

Score: 91.8/1005/5 CMS150 bedsNon profit - Corporation
#18
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TIMBERLYN HEIGHTS NURSING AND REHABILITATION

GREAT BARRINGTON, Massachusetts

Score: 91.8/1005/5 CMS71 bedsFor profit - Limited Liability company
#19
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ELMHURST HEALTHCARE (THE)

MELROSE, Massachusetts

Score: 90.8/1005/5 CMS45 bedsFor profit - Corporation
#20
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NEWBRIDGE ON THE CHARLES SKILLED NURSING FACILITY

DEDHAM, Massachusetts

Score: 90.8/1005/5 CMS48 bedsNon profit - Corporation
#21
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CARE ONE AT WILMINGTON

WILMINGTON, Massachusetts

Score: 90.8/1005/5 CMS132 bedsFor profit - Corporation
#22
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ELIZABETH SETON

WELLESLEY, Massachusetts

Score: 90.8/1005/5 CMS84 bedsNon profit - Corporation
#23
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BAY PATH AT DUXBURY NURSING & REHABILITATION CTR

DUXBURY, Massachusetts

Score: 90.8/1005/5 CMS120 bedsFor profit - Limited Liability company
#24
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RIVERCREST LONG TERM CARE

W CONCORD, Massachusetts

Score: 90.8/1005/5 CMS151 bedsNon profit - Corporation
#25
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D'YOUVILLE CARE FOR ADVANCED THERAPY

LOWELL, Massachusetts

Score: 90.8/1005/5 CMS33 bedsNon profit - Corporation
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About Nursing Homes in Massachusetts

Massachusetts has 341 Medicare-certified nursing homes. CareGrader grades every facility from A to F using official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) government data, including surprise health inspections, Payroll-Based Journal staffing audits, quality measures, and enforcement actions.

The average CMS star rating across all nursing homes in Massachusetts is 3.0 out of 5 stars. There are currently 2 Special Focus Facilities in Massachusetts — nursing homes flagged by CMS for a persistent history of serious quality issues.

The rankings above show the top 25 nursing homes in Massachusetts by CareGrader composite score. Scores are recalculated monthly when CMS publishes updated datasets. Read our full methodology to understand how grades are calculated.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best nursing home in Massachusetts?

Based on CareGrader's analysis of CMS government data, BROOKHAVEN AT LEXINGTON in LEXINGTON is the highest-rated nursing home in Massachusetts with a grade of A (score: 96/100). Rankings are based on health inspections (35%), staffing (25%), quality measures (25%), and penalty history (15%).

How many nursing homes are in Massachusetts?

There are 341 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Massachusetts. CareGrader grades each one from A to F based on CMS health inspection, staffing, quality, and penalty data.

How does CareGrader rank nursing homes in Massachusetts?

CareGrader assigns A-F grades using a composite score (0-100) that combines four dimensions of CMS government data: health inspections (35% weight), staffing levels from Payroll-Based Journal data (25%), quality measures (25%), and penalty history including fines (15%). Grade A = 90-100 (Excellent), B = 80-89 (Good), C = 70-79 (Average), D = 60-69 (Below Average), F = below 60 (Poor). Data is updated monthly.

What is the average nursing home rating in Massachusetts?

The average CMS star rating for nursing homes in Massachusetts is 3.0 out of 5 stars. Use CareGrader to find facilities that score above this average.