Best-Rated Nursing Homes in Massachusetts (2026)
The 10 highest-rated nursing homes in Massachusetts, ranked from Medicare’s star ratings, inspections and staffing, using data as of September 2026. No home paid to be on this list.
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Campion Health & Wellness
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 6 hr 48 min a day with each resident (Massachusetts average 3 hr 52 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm.
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Care One at Holyoke
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 3 hr 37 min a day with each resident (Massachusetts average 3 hr 52 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm.
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Lasell House
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 4 hr 56 min a day with each resident (Massachusetts average 3 hr 52 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 5 of 5 for short-term rehab, 4 of 5 for long-term care.
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Mary's Meadow at Providence Place
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 5 hr 17 min a day with each resident (Massachusetts average 3 hr 52 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 5 of 5 for short-term rehab, 5 of 5 for long-term care.
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Southwood at Norwell Nursing Center
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 3 hr 59 min a day with each resident (Massachusetts average 3 hr 52 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 5 of 5 for short-term rehab, 5 of 5 for long-term care.
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The Elmhurst Healthcare
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 4 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 4 hr 19 min a day with each resident (Massachusetts average 3 hr 52 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm.
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Lydia Taft House
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 4 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 4 hr 10 min a day with each resident (Massachusetts average 3 hr 52 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 3 of 5 for short-term rehab, 4 of 5 for long-term care.
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Rivercrest Long Term Care
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 4 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 4 hr 26 min a day with each resident (Massachusetts average 3 hr 52 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 4 of 5 for short-term rehab, 4 of 5 for long-term care.
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Bethany Skilled Nursing Facility
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 4 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 4 hr 54 min a day with each resident (Massachusetts average 3 hr 52 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. It was fined $9,318 in the last three years. Quality ratings: 4 of 5 for short-term rehab, 5 of 5 for long-term care.
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The Boston Home
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 3 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 6 hr 06 min a day with each resident (Massachusetts average 3 hr 52 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 3 of 5 for short-term rehab, 4 of 5 for long-term care.
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How we rank. Homes are ordered by Medicare’s overall star rating. When two homes tie, the one with the better health inspection rating goes first, then staffing rating, then quality rating, then fewer serious citations, then lower fines. Homes still tied are listed alphabetically.
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About nursing homes in Massachusetts
What is the best-rated nursing home in Massachusetts?
By Medicare’s ratings, Campion Health & Wellness, INC ranks first in Massachusetts, with an overall rating of 5 out of 5. Ratings are a starting point; visit and ask about anything in a home’s inspection record.
How many nursing homes are in Massachusetts?
322 homes in Massachusetts qualify for this ranking: rated by Medicare and not on its Special Focus or abuse lists. See every nursing home in Massachusetts, including homes not yet rated.
How is this list ranked?
By Medicare’s overall star rating, then its health inspection, staffing and quality ratings, then fewer serious citations and fines. Homes on Medicare’s Special Focus list or with its abuse icon are not included, nor are children’s facilities. Paid or sponsored listings never affect the order.
Medicare ratings can lag behind changes at a home. Always visit, ask about recent inspections, and confirm openings, insurance and care needs with each home. How we use Medicare data