Massachusetts has 341 nursing homes. About 54% are large facilities exceeding 120 certified beds, while 16% are smaller homes under 80 beds. For-profit operators account for approximately 72% of facilities. Facilities are concentrated in WORCESTER, BOSTON, HOLYOKE, FALL RIVER.
Massachusetts has a population of approximately 6,984,205. About 17.1% of residents are aged 65 or older.
About 40% of facilities hold a 4 or 5-star CMS rating. 43% are rated 1 or 2 stars. Approximately 54% have penalties on record.
Among the highest CMS-rated facilities statewide is SACRED HEART NURSING HOME in NEW BEDFORD, rated 5/5 overall.
| City | Facilities | Beds | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| WORCESTER | 16 | 2096 | View City |
| BOSTON | 11 | 1369 | View City |
| HOLYOKE | 8 | 796 | View City |
| FALL RIVER | 7 | 1109 | View City |
| LOWELL | 7 | 898 | View City |
| HAVERHILL | 6 | 722 | View City |
| NEW BEDFORD | 6 | 850 | View City |
| PEABODY | 5 | 721 | View City |
| FRAMINGHAM | 5 | 804 | View City |
| DANVERS | 5 | 581 | View City |
| BROCKTON | 5 | 671 | View City |
| BRAINTREE | 4 | 620 | View City |
| CHELSEA | 4 | 572 | View City |
| AGAWAM | 4 | 533 | View City |
| NORWOOD | 4 | 516 | View City |
| Facility | City | Overall | Staffing | Beds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SACRED HEART NURSING HOME | NEW BEDFORD | 5 | 5 | 217 |
| CARE ONE AT ESSEX PARK | BEVERLY | 5 | 3 | 202 |
| JEFFREY & SUSAN BRUDNICK CENTER FOR LIVING | PEABODY | 5 | 3 | 180 |
| BETHANY SKILLED NURSING FACILITY | FRAMINGHAM | 5 | 5 | 169 |
| HIGHLANDS, THE | FITCHBURG | 5 | 3 | 168 |
| QUABOAG REHABILITATION & SKILLED CARE FACILITY | WEST BROOKFIELD | 5 | 4 | 166 |
| CARE ONE AT HOLYOKE | HOLYOKE | 5 | 5 | 164 |
| RIVERCREST LONG TERM CARE | W CONCORD | 5 | 5 | 151 |
| LUTHERAN REHABILITATION AND SKILLED CARE CENTER | WORCESTER | 5 | 4 | 150 |
| LIFE CARE CENTER OF PLYMOUTH | PLYMOUTH | 5 | 4 | 150 |
| LIFE CARE CENTER OF WEST BRIDGEWATER | WEST BRIDGEWATER | 5 | 4 | 150 |
| STERLING VILLAGE | STERLING | 5 | 4 | 143 |
| SOUTHWOOD AT NORWELL NURSING CTR | NORWELL | 5 | 4 | 142 |
| HARBOR HOUSE NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER | HINGHAM | 5 | 4 | 142 |
| JEWISH HEALTHCARE CENTER | WORCESTER | 5 | 4 | 141 |