Best Nursing Homes in Massachusetts (2026 Rankings)

Top 20 facilities ranked by CMS star rating, staffing, and quality measures

341 total facilities74 five-star ratedAvg rating: 3.0 / 5

Top 20 Nursing Homes in Massachusetts

1
SPAULDING NURSING AND THERAPY CENTER - BRIGHTON
BOSTON, 123 beds
5/5
2
NEW ENGLAND PEDIATRIC CARE
NORTH BILLERICA, 80 beds
5/5
3
LEONARD FLORENCE CENTER FOR LIVING
CHELSEA, 100 beds
5/5
4
WHITTIER WESTBOROUGH TRANSITIONAL CARE UNIT
WESTBOROUGH, 19 beds
5/5
5
CAMPION HEALTH & WELLNESS, INC
WESTON, 70 beds
5/5
6
Lasell House
NEWTON, 44 beds
5/5
7
BOSTON HOME, INC (THE)
BOSTON, 96 beds
5/5
8
WHITTIER BRADFORD TRANSITIONAL CARE UNIT
BRADFORD, 20 beds
5/5
9
MARY'S MEADOW AT PROVIDENCE PLACE
HOLYOKE, 40 beds
5/5
10
D'YOUVILLE CARE FOR ADVANCED THERAPY
LOWELL, 33 beds
5/5
11
THE COMMONS SKILLED NURSING & REHABILITATION
LINCOLN, 32 beds
5/5
12
MEADOWS, THE
NORTH ANDOVER, 60 beds
5/5
13
BETHANY SKILLED NURSING FACILITY
FRAMINGHAM, 169 beds
5/5
14
LINDEN PONDS
HINGHAM, 132 beds
5/5
15
NAVIGATOR HOMES OF MARTHA'S VINEYARD
EDGARTOWN, 106 beds
5/5
16
Jewish Healthcare Center
WORCESTER, 141 beds
5/5
17
ELMHURST HEALTHCARE (THE)
MELROSE, 45 beds
5/5
18
RIVERCREST LONG TERM CARE
W CONCORD, 151 beds
5/5
19
JEFFREY & SUSAN BRUDNICK CENTER FOR LIVING
PEABODY, 180 beds
5/5
20
RECUPERATIVE SERVICES UNIT-HEBREW REHAB CENTER
BOSTON, 50 beds
5/5

Rankings based on CMS Overall Star Rating. Ties broken by staffing hours then quality rating. Data updated 2026.

Nursing Home Costs in Massachusetts

$510/day
Private Room (daily)
$15,495/mo
Private Room (monthly)
$465/day
Semi-Private (daily)
$14,145/mo
Semi-Private (monthly)
$325/day
Medicaid Rate (approx)

Source: CareScout/Genworth Cost of Care Survey 2025. Private-pay rates shown.

Inspection Summary for Massachusetts

338
Total Inspections
10,767
Total Deficiencies
31.9
Avg Deficiencies / Facility
50.3%
Infection Control Issues

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best nursing home in Massachusetts?

Based on CMS data, SPAULDING NURSING AND THERAPY CENTER - BRIGHTON in BOSTON ranks first with an overall rating of 5/5 stars. The top-rated facilities in Massachusetts are listed above, sorted by CMS star rating and supplementary quality measures.

How much do nursing homes cost in Massachusetts?

The average cost of a nursing home in Massachusetts is $510/day for a private room ($15,495/month). Semi-private rooms average $465/day. Medicaid reimburses approximately $325/day for eligible residents.

How are these rankings determined?

Rankings use the CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) Overall Star Rating as the primary criterion. Ties are broken by total nurse staffing hours per resident day, then by quality measure ratings. All data is sourced from the CMS Nursing Home Care Compare dataset.

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