Analysis Report of Nursing Homes in Massachusetts
Key metrics for nursing homes in Massachusetts including number and beds, staffing levels, occupancy, newest facilities, and more. Updated weekly.
Updated on January 5, 2025
Summary Analysis
According to the latest data compiled by NursingHomeDatabase.com, Massachusetts has a total of 341 active skilled nursing facilities with 41,327 total beds. Based on the US Census estimates for the population of 6,981,974, the current total bed count represents one bed for every 168.94 persons in Massachusetts.
There were 32,509 residents as of January 5, 2025 for a state wide occupancy level of 78.66%.
(Note that the home count is based on monthly data provided by CMS and the number of beds and the occupancy numbers are based on weekly data. There is a minor number of homes that do not report their data weekly.)
According to the monthly data, Massachusetts has added 128 new beds and lost 580 existing beds over the past year.
Staffing Levels Comparison
The Biden Administration has announced that it wants to regulate minimum nursing home staffing levels. They have proposed minimums of .55 hours of care per resident per day from registered nurses (RNs) and 2.45 hours of care per resident per day certified nursing aids (CNAs). These are the current level amount of hours per resident per day of care for Massachusetts and a comparison to national averages.
| Staffing Levels | State | National |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse (RN) | 0.65 | 0.68 |
| Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) | 2.26 | 2.33 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | 0.96 | 0.86 |
| All Staff | 3.87 | 3.87 |
Detailed Analysis for Largest Cities in Massachusetts
COVID-19 Infections in Massachusetts Nursing Homes
While COVID-19 infections and deaths are down significantly from late 2020 and 2021, the number of infections and deaths continues to be monitored. For nursing homes in Massachusetts there were a total of 150 new cases and 0 new deaths among residents for the week ending January 5, 2025.
New Nursing Homes
Massachusetts added 1 new skilled nursing facilities and 128 beds over the past year.
| Facility | Beds |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts Veterans Home at Holyoke | 128 |
Lost Nursing Homes
Massachusetts lost 5 skilled nursing facilities and 580 beds over the past year.
| Facility | Beds |
|---|---|
| Marian Manor | 366 |
| Highview of Northampton | 120 |
| Berkeley Retirement Home,the | 44 |
| Phillips Manor Nursing Home | 29 |
| New England Sinai Hospital Transitional Care Unit | 21 |
This data is based on homes reported by CMS. Additional homes may have opened or closed but are not yet in the dataset.
Occupancy Percentages
The chart below shows the overall occupancy for nursing home beds in Massachusetts.
The list below shows the best skilled nursing facilities in Massachusetts based on their most recent weighted average inspection score. Some nursing homes may have higher overall 5-star ratings than the homes on this list. We feel that the health inspection score is the best indicator of current operations.
| Facility | Rating |
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River Terrace Rehabilitation and Healthcare Ctr 1675 NORTH MAIN STREET LANCASTER, MA |
0.00
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Lutheran Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center 26 HARVARD STREET WORCESTER, MA |
0.00
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The Boston Home, Inc 2049 DORCHESTER AVENUE BOSTON, MA |
0.00
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Katzman Family Center For Living 17 LAFAYETTE AVENUE CHELSEA, MA |
0.00
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Campion Health and Wellness, Inc 319 CONCORD ROAD WESTON, MA |
0.00
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Life Care Center of Plymouth 94 OBERY STREET PLYMOUTH, MA |
0.00
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The Meadows 575 OSGOOD STREET NORTH ANDOVER, MA |
0.00
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Lasell House 120 SEMINARY AVENUE NEWTON, MA |
0.00
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Lydia Taft House 60 QUAKER HIGHWAY UXBRIDGE, MA |
0.00
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Newbridge On The Charles Skilled Nursing Facility 7000 GREAT MEADOW ROAD DEDHAM, MA |
0.00
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The list below shows the worst skilled nursing facilities in Massachusetts based on their most recent weighted average inspection score.
| Facility | Rating |
|---|---|
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Brandon Woods of New Bedford 397 COUNTY STREET NEW BEDFORD, MA |
1,046.50
Abuse Flag
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Regalcare at Wakefield ONE BATHOL STREET WAKEFIELD, MA |
408.00
Abuse Flag
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Pine Knoll Nursing Center 30 WATERTOWN STREET LEXINGTON, MA |
308.50
Rating Not Available
Abuse Flag
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Saugus Center 266 LINCOLN AVENUE SAUGUS, MA |
297.75
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Norwood Healthcare 460 WASHINGTON STREET NORWOOD, MA |
289.25
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Benjamin Healthcare Center 120 FISHER AVENUE BOSTON, MA |
264.00
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Maplewood Center 6 MORRILL PLACE AMESBURY, MA |
263.00
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Medway Country Manor Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitat 115 HOLLISTON STREET MEDWAY, MA |
260.00
Rating Not Available
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Regalcare at Courtyard-Medford 200 GOVERNORS AVENUE MEDFORD, MA |
257.00
Abuse Flag
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Plymouth Harborside Healthcare 19 OBERY STREET PLYMOUTH, MA |
240.50
Abuse Flag
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Nursing Homes with the warning icon have been flagged by CMS for abuse.
Skilled Nursing Homes in Massachusetts Compared to Nationwide
We have compared Massachusetts nursing homes to the nationwide average on several metrics.
| Metric | Value | Comparison |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 3.00 | Lower |
| Health Inspection Rating | 2.90 | Higher |
| Qm Rating | 3.30 | Lower |
| Staffing Rating | 3.00 | Higher |
| Cycle 1 Total Number Of Health Deficiencies | 8.10 | Lower |
| Cycle 1 Total Number Of Fire Safety Deficiencies | 4.70 | Higher |
| Cycle 2 Total Number Of Health Deficiencies | 9.90 | Higher |
| Cycle 2 Total Number Of Fire Safety Deficiencies | 4.40 | Lower |
| Cycle 3 Total Number Of Health Deficiencies | 12.50 | Higher |
| Cycle 3 Total Number Of Fire Safety Deficiencies | 3.10 | Lower |
| Average Number Of Residents Per Day | 98.00 | Higher |
| Reported Nurse Aide Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 2.26 | Lower |
| Reported Lpn Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 0.96 | Higher |
| Reported Rn Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 0.65 | Lower |
| Reported Licensed Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 1.61 | Higher |
| Reported Total Nurse Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 3.87 | Lower |
| Total Number Of Nurse Staff Hours Per Resident Per Day On The Weekend | 3.48 | Higher |
| Registered Nurse Hours Per Resident Per Day On The Weekend | 0.45 | Lower |
| Reported Physical Therapist Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 0.07 | Lower |
| Total Nursing Staff Turnover | 39.20 | Lower |
| Registered Nurse Turnover | 43.70 | Higher |
| Number Of Administrators Who Have Left The Nursing Home | 0.60 | Higher |
| Nursing Case-mix Index | 1.39 | Lower |
| Case-mix Rn Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 0.68 | Higher |
| Case-mix Total Nurse Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 3.86 | Higher |
| Case-mix Weekend Total Nurse Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 3.43 | Higher |
| Number Of Fines | 0.80 | Lower |
| Fine Amount In Dollars | 36,630.00 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Whose Need For Help With Daily Activities Has Increased | 16.86 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Lose Too Much Weight | 5.18 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents With A Catheter Inserted And Left In Their Bladder | 0.86 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents With A Urinary Tract Infection | 1.90 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Have Depressive Symptoms | 13.66 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Were Physically Restrained | 0.11 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Experiencing One Or More Falls With Major Injury | 3.47 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Assessed And Appropriately Given The Pneumococcal Vaccine | 92.36 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Received An Antipsychotic Medication | 21.28 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Assessed And Appropriately Given The Pneumococcal Vaccine | 77.64 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Who Newly Received An Antipsychotic Medication | 1.33 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Whose Ability To Walk Independently Worsened | 16.44 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Received An Antianxiety Or Hypnotic Medication | 19.35 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Assessed And Appropriately Given The Seasonal Influenza Vaccine | 94.85 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Who Were Assessed And Appropriately Given The Seasonal Influenza Vaccine | 77.73 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents With Pressure Ulcers | 4.33 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents With New Or Worsened Bowel Or Bladder Incontinence | 21.45 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Who Were Rehospitalized After A Nursing Home Admission | 25.83 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Who Had An Outpatient Emergency Department Visit | 11.94 | Lower |
| Number Of Hospitalizations Per 1000 Long-stay Resident Days | 1.91 | Higher |
| Number Of Outpatient Emergency Department Visits Per 1000 Long-stay Resident Days | 1.56 | Lower |