Boston, MA · CMS Data August 2026

Highest-Rated Nursing Homes in Boston, MA

Where Are the Highest-Rated Nursing Homes in Boston?

CMS Care Compare lists 6 nursing homes rated 4 or 5 stars overall by CMS in Boston, MA, out of 11 certified nursing homes (data from August 2026). 5 hold the top rating of 5 stars.

Matching homes
6
All homes in Boston
11
Rated 4 or 5 stars
6
Average overall stars
4.8

How this list is made: CMS's overall star rating is 4 or 5 (out of 5). The overall rating combines health inspections, staffing and quality measures. Homes are ordered by CMS's overall rating, then its inspection rating.

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From CMS Care Compare, data from August 2026. A listing is not an endorsement, and no home pays to appear.

More About This List

Read how CMS star ratings work. For every home in the city, see nursing homes in Boston, or highest-rated nursing homes across Massachusetts. For local services, call the Eldercare Locator at 1-800-677-1116.

Other lists for Boston: nonprofit nursing homes in Boston.

Frequently Asked Questions

How Many Highest-Rated Nursing Homes Are in Boston?

6 of the 11 CMS-certified nursing homes in Boston, MA meet this rule: CMS's overall star rating is 4 or 5 (out of 5). The overall rating combines health inspections, staffing and quality measures.

Which Highest-Rated Nursing Home in Boston Rates Highest?

By CMS's overall rating, then its inspection rating, Boston Home, Inc. (the) (5 stars), Spaulding Nursing and Therapy Center - Brighton (5 stars) and German Center for Extended Care (5 stars) rank highest. Visit and check the latest inspection report before you decide.

How Do You Check a Nursing Home in Boston?

Read its Care Compare page for the full inspection reports, visit at different times, and ask about staffing and openings. Massachusetts's Massachusetts Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program can answer questions about residents' rights.

Sources

  1. CMS Provider Data Catalog: Nursing Home Provider Information (August 2026)

If someone is in danger now, call 911. To report suspected abuse or neglect in a nursing home or assisted living, contact your state's Long-Term Care Ombudsman or Adult Protective Services. For free help finding local aging services, call the Eldercare Locator at 1-800-677-1116. seniorcare.help is an independent guide, not a care provider or referral service, and doesn't give medical or legal advice.