Massachusetts · CMS Data August 2026
Highest-Rated Nursing Homes in Massachusetts
Where Are the Highest-Rated Nursing Homes in Massachusetts?
CMS Care Compare lists 145 nursing homes rated 4 or 5 stars overall by CMS in Massachusetts, out of 341 certified nursing homes (data from August 2026). The most are in Worcester (7), Boston (6) and Danvers (4). 69 hold the top rating of 5 stars.
- Matching homes
- 145
- All homes in Massachusetts
- 341
- Rated 4 or 5 stars
- 145
- Average overall stars
- 4.5
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.
- 695 stars overall
- 1204+ stars for inspections
- 854+ stars for staffing
- 111No fines or payment denials
- 44Antipsychotic use below the national median
- 56Nonprofit
The Top 40 by CMS Rating
Stars are out of 5; blank cells are ratings CMS doesn't report for that home. Every matching home is on its city page, linked below.
Matching Homes by City
More About This List
Read how CMS star ratings work. For assisted living and memory care rules, Medicaid limits and the ombudsman, see senior care in Massachusetts. For local services, call the Eldercare Locator at 1-800-677-1116.
Other lists for Massachusetts: nursing homes that accept medicaid in Massachusetts, nonprofit nursing homes in Massachusetts, nursing homes with low antipsychotic use in Massachusetts.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Many Highest-Rated Nursing Homes Are in Massachusetts?
145 of the 341 CMS-certified nursing homes in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts Rates Highest?
By CMS's overall rating, then its inspection rating, Aberjona Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Winchester (5 stars), Alliance Health at Braintree in Braintree (5 stars) and Bay Path at Duxbury Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr in Duxbury (5 stars) rank highest. Visit and check the latest inspection report before you decide.
How Do You Check a Nursing Home in Massachusetts?
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.