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Nursing homes in Lancaster, Massachusetts

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1Homes in the cityInside city limits; the list below also shows homes nearby
82Certified bedsTotal capacity, not current openings
1Accept MedicareFrom Medicare data; confirm with the home
1Accept MedicaidFrom Medicare data; confirm with the home

Nursing homes in Lancaster

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.

38 homes

River Terrace Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

1675 North Main Street · Lancaster, MA

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

82 certified bedsUnder 0.1 mi from Lancaster centerMedicareMedicaid

Sterling Village

18 Dana Hill Road · Sterling, MA

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Ownership: For-profit (partnership)

143 certified beds6.9 mi from Lancaster centerMedicareMedicaid

Life Care Center of Leominster

370 West Street · Leominster, MA

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

133 certified beds4.4 mi from Lancaster centerMedicareMedicaid

Leominster Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

44 Keystone Drive · Leominster, MA

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Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

106 certified beds4.6 mi from Lancaster centerMedicareMedicaid

Oakdale Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Center

76 North Main Street · West Boylston, MA

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

92 certified beds7.7 mi from Lancaster centerMedicareMedicaid

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 beds9.6 mi from Lancaster centerMedicareMedicaid

Alliance Health at Coleman

112 West Main Street · Northborough, MA

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

45 certified beds12.3 mi from Lancaster centerMedicareMedicaid

Beaumont Rehab & Skilled Nursing Center - Northboro

238 West Main Street · Northborough, MA

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

Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

96 certified beds12.8 mi from Lancaster centerMedicareMedicaid

Marlborough Hills Rehabilitation & Health Care Cen

121 Northboro Road · Marlborough, MA

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

186 certified beds12.2 mi from Lancaster centerMedicareMedicaid

The Reservoir Center for Health & Rehabilitation

400 Bolton Street · Marlborough, MA

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

144 certified beds12.3 mi from Lancaster centerMedicareMedicaid

Alliance Health at Marie Esther

720 Boston Post Road · Marlborough, MA

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Ownership: Non-profit (corporation)

78 certified beds14.5 mi from Lancaster centerMedicareMedicaid

Fitchburg Healthcare

1199 John Fitch Hwy · Fitchburg, MA

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Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

160 certified beds8.5 mi from Lancaster centerMedicareMedicaid

Fitchburg Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

94 Summer Street · Fitchburg, MA

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

87 certified beds7.1 mi from Lancaster centerMedicareMedicaid

The Highlands

335 Nichols Road · Fitchburg, MA

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Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

168 certified beds8.8 mi from Lancaster centerMedicareMedicaid

Holden Rehabilitation & Nursing Center

32 Mayo Road · Holden, MA

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Ownership: For-profit (corporation)

123 certified beds12.1 mi from Lancaster centerMedicareMedicaid

Knollwood Nursing Center

87 Briarwood Circle · Worcester, MA

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

82 certified beds12.2 mi from Lancaster centerMedicareMedicaid

Odd Fellows Home of Massachusetts

104 Randolph Road · Worcester, MA

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Ownership: Non-profit (corporation)

100 certified beds13.8 mi from Lancaster centerMedicareMedicaid

Holy Trinity Eastern Orthodox N & R Center

300 Barber Avenue · Worcester, MA

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

Ownership: Non-profit (corporation)

113 certified beds13.9 mi from Lancaster centerMedicareMedicaid

Shrewsbury Rehabilitation and Nursing at Southgate

40 Julio Drive · Shrewsbury, MA

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Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

99 certified beds13.6 mi from Lancaster centerMedicareMedicaid

Life Care Center of Nashoba Valley

191 Foster Street · Littleton, MA

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

Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

120 certified beds11.5 mi from Lancaster centerMedicareMedicaid

Life Care Center of Acton

One Great Road · Acton, MA

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Ownership: For-profit (corporation)

155 certified beds13.8 mi from Lancaster centerMedicareMedicaid

Christopher House of Worcester

10 Mary Scano Drive · Worcester, MA

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Ownership: Non-profit (corporation)

156 certified beds15.2 mi from Lancaster centerMedicareMedicaid

Regalcare at Worcester

25 Oriol Drive · Worcester, MA

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Ownership: For-profit (corporation)

160 certified beds13.6 mi from Lancaster centerMedicareMedicaid

Notre Dame Long Term Care Center

559 Plantation Street · Worcester, MA

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

123 certified beds14.0 mi from Lancaster centerMedicareMedicaid

Seven Hills Pediatric Center

22 Hillside Avenue · Groton, MA

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Ownership: Non-profit (corporation)

Children's facility83 certified beds11.0 mi from Lancaster centerMedicareMedicaid

Westborough Healthcare

8 Colonial Drive · Westborough, MA

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Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

117 certified beds15.9 mi from Lancaster centerMedicareMedicaid

Beaumont Rehab & Skilled Nursing Center - Westboro

3 Lyman Street · Westborough, MA

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

Ownership: For-profit (corporation)

152 certified beds15.5 mi from Lancaster centerMedicareMedicaid

Whittier Westborough Transitional Care Unit

150 Flanders Road · Westborough, MA

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

Ownership: For-profit (corporation)

Inside a hospital19 certified beds16.6 mi from Lancaster centerMedicareMedicaid

Jewish Healthcare Center

629 Salisbury Street · Worcester, MA

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

Ownership: Non-profit (corporation)

141 certified beds14.8 mi from Lancaster centerMedicareMedicaid

Lutheran Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center

26 Harvard Street · Worcester, MA

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

Ownership: Non-profit (corporation)

150 certified beds15.6 mi from Lancaster centerMedicareMedicaid

West Side House LTC Facility

35 Fruit Street · Worcester, MA

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

91 certified beds16.0 mi from Lancaster centerMedicareMedicaid

Sudbury Pines Extended Care

642 Boston Post Road · Sudbury, MA

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Ownership: For-profit (corporation)

92 certified beds16.6 mi from Lancaster centerMedicareMedicaid

Vantage at Sudbury

136 Boston Post Road · Sudbury, MA

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Ownership: For-profit (corporation)

142 certified beds18.5 mi from Lancaster centerMedicareMedicaid

Worcester Rehabilitation & Health Care Center

119 Providence Street · Worcester, MA

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

Ownership: For-profit (partnership)

160 certified beds17.1 mi from Lancaster centerMedicareMedicaid

Vantage at Worcester

59 Acton Street · Worcester, MA

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

Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

173 certified beds16.9 mi from Lancaster centerMedicareMedicaid

St Francis Rehabilitation & Nursing Center

101 Plantation Street · Worcester, MA

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

Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

137 certified beds16.4 mi from Lancaster centerMedicareMedicaid

Blaire House of Worcester

116 Houghton Street · Worcester, MA

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

Ownership: For-profit (corporation)

75 certified beds16.9 mi from Lancaster centerMedicareMedicaid

The Hermitage Healthcare

383 Mill Street · Worcester, MA

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

Ownership: For-profit (corporation)

101 certified beds17.1 mi from Lancaster 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 Lancaster city limits. Nearby search results do not change this scope.

Medicare overall rating

out of 5 · from this site's directory data

Lancaster5.00
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: Lancaster (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

Lancaster3 hr 22 min
Massachusetts3 hr 52 min
United States3 hr 52 min
Source: Medicare (CMS) payroll-based staffing data · Lancaster: 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

Lancaster33%
Massachusetts38%
United States46%
Source: Medicare (CMS) · Lancaster: 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 Lancaster

River Terrace Rehabilitation And Healthcare Ctr is the only nursing home in Lancaster, Massachusetts in this directory, with 82 certified beds and a Medicare overall rating of 5 stars.

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

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What should I ask before choosing a home?

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Planning your search in Lancaster

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 Lancaster

How many nursing homes are in Lancaster?

There is 1 Medicare-certified nursing home in Lancaster, with 82 certified beds in total. Bed counts show capacity, not current openings.

Which nursing homes in Lancaster have the highest Medicare rating?

River Terrace Rehabilitation And Healthcare Ctr (5 stars).

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

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

Do nursing homes in Lancaster 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 Lancaster 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.