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Nursing homes in Ayer, Massachusetts

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1Homes in the cityInside city limits; the list below also shows homes nearby
123Certified bedsTotal capacity, not current openings
1Accept MedicareFrom Medicare data; confirm with the home
1Accept MedicaidFrom Medicare data; confirm with the home

Nursing homes in Ayer

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.

30 homes

Ayer Valley Rehab and Nursing

400 Groton Road · Ayer, MA

Medicare overall rating★☆☆☆☆Medicare Care Compare
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Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

123 certified bedsUnder 0.1 mi from Ayer centerMedicareMedicaid

Seven Hills Pediatric Center

22 Hillside Avenue · Groton, MA

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Ownership: Non-profit (corporation)

Children's facility83 certified beds2.4 mi from Ayer centerMedicareMedicaid

Life Care Center of Nashoba Valley

191 Foster Street · Littleton, MA

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Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

120 certified beds5.2 mi from Ayer centerMedicareMedicaid

Westford Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

3 Park Drive · Westford, MA

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Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

123 certified beds7.0 mi from Ayer centerMedicareMedicaid

Life Care Center of Acton

One Great Road · Acton, MA

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Ownership: For-profit (corporation)

155 certified beds9.4 mi from Ayer centerMedicareMedicaid

River Terrace Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

1675 North Main Street · Lancaster, MA

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Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

82 certified beds9.6 mi from Ayer centerMedicareMedicaid

Life Care Center of Leominster

370 West Street · Leominster, MA

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Ownership: For-profit (corporation)

133 certified beds10.7 mi from Ayer centerMedicareMedicaid

Leominster Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

44 Keystone Drive · Leominster, MA

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Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

106 certified beds8.9 mi from Ayer centerMedicareMedicaid

Fitchburg Healthcare

1199 John Fitch Hwy · Fitchburg, MA

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Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

160 certified beds11.3 mi from Ayer centerMedicareMedicaid

Fitchburg Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

94 Summer Street · Fitchburg, MA

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Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

87 certified beds10.9 mi from Ayer centerMedicareMedicaid

The Highlands

335 Nichols Road · Fitchburg, MA

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Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

168 certified beds12.1 mi from Ayer centerMedicareMedicaid

Sunny Acres Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

254 Billerica Road · Chelmsford, MA

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Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

93 certified beds12.6 mi from Ayer centerMedicareMedicaid

Palm Springs Post Acute

40 Parkhurst Road · Chelmsford, MA

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Ownership: For-profit (corporation)

124 certified beds11.0 mi from Ayer centerMedicareMedicaid

Nashua Post Acute Care

55 Harris Road · Nashua, NH

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Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

290 certified beds11.8 mi from Ayer centerMedicareMedicaid

Rivercrest Long Term Care

Deaconess Road · West Concord, MA

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Ownership: Non-profit (corporation)

151 certified beds13.2 mi from Ayer centerMedicareMedicaid

Care One at Concord

57 Old Road To Nine Acre Corner · West Concord, MA

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Ownership: For-profit (corporation)

135 certified beds13.2 mi from Ayer centerMedicareMedicaid

Sterling Village

18 Dana Hill Road · Sterling, MA

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Ownership: For-profit (partnership)

143 certified beds16.3 mi from Ayer centerMedicareMedicaid

Regalcare at Lowell

30 Princeton Boulevard · Lowell, MA

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Ownership: For-profit (corporation)

90 certified beds12.8 mi from Ayer centerMedicareMedicaid

Northwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center

1010 Varnum Avenue · Lowell, MA

Medicare overall rating★☆☆☆☆Medicare Care Compare
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Ownership: For-profit (partnership)

123 certified beds11.4 mi from Ayer centerMedicareMedicaid

Fairhaven Healthcare Center

476 Varnum Avenue · Lowell, MA

Medicare overall rating★★☆☆☆Medicare Care Compare
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Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

169 certified beds12.4 mi from Ayer centerMedicareMedicaid

D'Youville Senior Care

981 Varnum Avenue · Lowell, MA

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Ownership: Non-profit (corporation)

208 certified beds11.5 mi from Ayer centerMedicareMedicaid

D'youville Care for Advanced Therapy

1071 Varnum Avenue · Lowell, MA

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Ownership: Non-profit (corporation)

33 certified beds11.3 mi from Ayer centerMedicare

Sudbury Pines Extended Care

642 Boston Post Road · Sudbury, MA

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Ownership: For-profit (corporation)

92 certified beds16.4 mi from Ayer centerMedicareMedicaid

Vantage at Sudbury

136 Boston Post Road · Sudbury, MA

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Ownership: For-profit (corporation)

142 certified beds17.3 mi from Ayer centerMedicareMedicaid

Marlborough Hills Rehabilitation & Health Care Cen

121 Northboro Road · Marlborough, MA

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Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

186 certified beds16.3 mi from Ayer centerMedicareMedicaid

The Reservoir Center for Health & Rehabilitation

400 Bolton Street · Marlborough, MA

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Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

144 certified beds15.1 mi from Ayer centerMedicareMedicaid

Alliance Health at Marie Esther

720 Boston Post Road · Marlborough, MA

Medicare overall rating★★★★☆Medicare Care Compare
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Ownership: Non-profit (corporation)

78 certified beds16.1 mi from Ayer centerMedicareMedicaid

Life Care Center of Merrimack Valley

80 Boston Road · Billerica, MA

Medicare overall rating★★☆☆☆Medicare Care Compare
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Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

124 certified beds14.0 mi from Ayer centerMedicareMedicaid

New England Pediatric Care

78 Boston Road · North Billerica, MA

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Ownership: Non-profit (corporation)

Children's facility80 certified beds14.0 mi from Ayer centerMedicareMedicaid

Courville at Nashua

22 Hunt Street · Nashua, NH

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

Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

94 certified beds12.8 mi from Ayer 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 Ayer city limits. Nearby search results do not change this scope.

Medicare overall rating

out of 5 · from this site's directory data

Ayer1.00
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: Ayer (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

Ayer3 hr 39 min
Massachusetts3 hr 52 min
United States3 hr 52 min
Source: Medicare (CMS) payroll-based staffing data · Ayer: 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

Ayer58%
Massachusetts38%
United States46%
Source: Medicare (CMS) · Ayer: 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 Ayer

Ayer Valley Rehab And Nursing is the only nursing home in Ayer, Massachusetts in this directory, with 123 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.

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Planning your search in Ayer

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 Ayer

How many nursing homes are in Ayer?

There is 1 Medicare-certified nursing home in Ayer, with 123 certified beds in total. Bed counts show capacity, not current openings.

Which nursing homes in Ayer have the highest Medicare rating?

Ayer Valley Rehab And Nursing (1 stars).

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

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

Do nursing homes in Ayer 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 Ayer 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.