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Nursing homes in Amherst, Massachusetts

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1Homes in the cityInside city limits; the list below also shows homes nearby
134Certified bedsTotal capacity, not current openings
1Accept MedicareFrom Medicare data; confirm with the home
1Accept MedicaidFrom Medicare data; confirm with the home

Nursing homes in Amherst

Homes and star ratings come from Medicare (CMS) and can be a few months old. Medicare doesn’t list which homes offer memory care, hospice or other programs: look for them in a home’s own profile, or ask the home.

15 homes

Center for Extended Care at Amherst

150 University Drive · Amherst, MA

Medicare overall rating★☆☆☆☆Medicare Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: For-profit (partnership)

134 certified bedsUnder 0.1 mi from Amherst centerMedicareMedicaid

Hadley Pointe Nursing Rehab & Care

20 North Maple Street · Hadley, MA

Medicare overall rating★☆☆☆☆Medicare Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: For-profit (corporation)

154 certified beds1.0 mi from Amherst centerMedicareMedicaid

Care One at Northampton

548 Elm Street · Northampton, MA

Medicare overall rating★★★★☆Medicare Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

125 certified beds6.9 mi from Amherst centerMedicareMedicaid

South Hadley Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

573 Granby Rd · South Hadley, MA

Medicare overall rating★★☆☆☆Medicare Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: For-profit (individual)

132 certified beds10.4 mi from Amherst centerMedicareMedicaid

Linda Manor Extended Care Facility

349 Haydenville Road · Leeds, MA

Medicare overall rating★★★☆☆Medicare Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: Non-profit (corporation)

123 certified beds8.2 mi from Amherst centerMedicareMedicaid

Regalcare at Holyoke

282 Cabot Street · Holyoke, MA

Medicare overall rating★☆☆☆☆Medicare Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

102 certified beds12.1 mi from Amherst centerMedicareMedicaid

Care One at Holyoke

260 Easthampton Road · Holyoke, MA

Medicare overall rating★★★★★Medicare Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

164 certified beds11.5 mi from Amherst centerMedicareMedicaid

Day Brook Village Senior Living

298 Jarvis Avenue · Holyoke, MA

Medicare overall rating★★☆☆☆Medicare Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: Non-profit (corporation)

92 certified beds12.4 mi from Amherst centerMedicareMedicaid

Renaissance Manor on Cabot

279 Cabot Street · Holyoke, MA

Medicare overall rating★★★★★Medicare Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

61 certified beds12.1 mi from Amherst centerMedicare

Mission Care at Holyoke

35 Holy Family Road · Holyoke, MA

Medicare overall rating★☆☆☆☆Medicare Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

125 certified beds14.3 mi from Amherst centerMedicareMedicaid

Mont Marie Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center

36 Lower Westfield Road · Holyoke, MA

Medicare overall rating★★★★☆Medicare Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

84 certified beds14.6 mi from Amherst centerMedicareMedicaid

Mary's Meadow at Providence Place

12 Gamelin Street · Holyoke, MA

Medicare overall rating★★★★★Medicare Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: Non-profit (church related)

40 certified beds15.3 mi from Amherst centerMedicareMedicaid

Massachusetts Veterans Home at Holyoke

110 Cherry Street · Holyoke, MA

Medicare overall ratingNot yet ratedMedicare Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: Government (state)

128 certified beds12.9 mi from Amherst centerMedicareMedicaid

Chicopee Rehabilitation and Nursing

44 New Lombard Road · Chicopee, MA

Medicare overall rating★★★☆☆Medicare Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

68 certified beds14.0 mi from Amherst centerMedicareMedicaid

Palmer Healthcare Center

250 Shearer Street · Palmer, MA

Medicare overall rating★★★☆☆Medicare Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: For-profit (corporation)

61 certified beds17.2 mi from Amherst centerMedicareMedicaid

Medicare ratings and family reviews are separate. Medicare data as of September 2026.

Understand the local picture

Nursing home care at a glance

Scope: homes inside Amherst city limits. Nearby search results do not change this scope.

Medicare overall rating

out of 5 · from this site's directory data

Amherst1.00
Massachusetts3.04
United States2.98

Ratings offer a starting point. Review each home’s inspection, staffing and quality details.

Source: Medicare (CMS) Care Compare · scope: Amherst (1 facilities), Massachusetts (341 facilities), United States (14,690 facilities) · Medicare data as of September 2026 · average of each facility's CMS overall star rating, each home counted equally

Nurse staffing time

hours of nursing care per resident per day · higher is better

Amherst3 hr 20 min
Massachusetts3 hr 52 min
United States3 hr 52 min
Source: Medicare (CMS) payroll-based staffing data · Amherst: average of 1 home, each counted equally; state and national figures are Medicare averages · Medicare data as of September 2026

Nursing staff turnover

share of nursing staff who left in a year · lower is better

Amherst39%
Massachusetts38%
United States46%
Source: Medicare (CMS) · Amherst: average of 1 home, each counted equally; state and national figures are Medicare averages · Medicare data as of September 2026
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Inspections and quality

Each home’s page shows its full Medicare inspection record, what Medicare found, fines, and short-stay and long-stay quality measures, compared with the state average.

How these comparisons work

Area figures are simple averages of the homes listed here that have Medicare data, with each home counted equally. State and national figures are Medicare’s own averages. An average does not describe any single home. Our methodology.

Understand your options

Nursing home information for Amherst

Center For Extended Care At Amherst is the only nursing home in Amherst, Massachusetts in this directory, with 134 certified beds and a Medicare overall rating of 1 star.

These figures come from the Medicare data behind this directory. Ratings and inspections change, so confirm current details on each home’s profile and with the home itself.

Costs and payment

Contact your shortlisted homes for a current quote and to discuss accepted payment options.

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What should I ask before choosing a home?

Ask how the home will meet your loved one’s needs, how family members receive updates, what costs to expect, and whether you can visit before deciding.

How can I broaden my search?

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A little guidance goes a long way

Planning your search in Amherst

Start with a location that makes visits manageable for family and friends. Review each home’s information, then contact your shortlist about the care you need, payment options and next steps.

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Questions about nursing homes in Amherst

How many nursing homes are in Amherst?

There is 1 Medicare-certified nursing home in Amherst, with 134 certified beds in total. Bed counts show capacity, not current openings.

Which nursing homes in Amherst have the highest Medicare rating?

Center For Extended Care At Amherst (1 stars).

What is the average Medicare rating of nursing homes in Amherst?

1.0 out of 5 across 1 rated home, compared with 3.0 for Massachusetts as a whole.

Do nursing homes in Amherst accept Medicaid?

1 of the 1 homes accept Medicaid, according to Medicare’s records. Confirm with each home, since Medicaid beds can be limited. How nursing home Medicaid works in Massachusetts.

Are any nursing homes in Amherst on Medicare’s Special Focus list?

No. The Special Focus program follows homes with a history of serious quality problems. Data as of September 2026.