The 10 Worst Nursing Homes in Massachusetts

Finding the Right Nursing Home in Massachusetts: Why It Matters

When it comes to choosing a nursing home for your loved ones in Massachusetts, it's crucial to have access to accurate and comprehensive information. Our "Worst Nursing Homes in Massachusetts" page aims to provide you with insights into the facilities that have fallen short in various aspects of care. Understanding these ratings can help you make more informed decisions and ensure the well-being of those who matter most.

Top Worst Nursing Homes in Massachusetts

Our state rankings highlight the nursing homes in Massachusetts that have received the lowest quality scores based on a variety of factors, including health inspections, staffing levels, and resident care. These scores are designed to give you a clear picture of which facilities may require closer scrutiny.

Factors Considered:

• Health and safety inspections
• Staffing ratios
• Resident care and outcomes
• Compliance with federal and state regulations

Our scoring methodology is transparent and designed to provide an unbiased look at each facility's performance. Nursing Homes with the warning icon () have been flagged by CMS for abuse.

Disclaimer: Our rankings are based on data collected from reputable sources, including government reports and independent evaluations. While we strive for accuracy, we encourage you to visit facilities and conduct your own research before making any decisions.

Worst Nursing Homes in Massachusetts By City

Every city in Massachusetts has its own set of challenges and standards when it comes to nursing home care. To help you find the information most relevant to your location, we've compiled city-specific rankings of the worst-rated nursing homes. Click on the links below to explore the detailed lists for each city.

Worst Nursing Homes in Boston

• Benjamin Healthcare Center (264)
  • Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. (2025-11-19)
  • Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. (2025-07-08)
• Care Village at Parkway (133)
  • Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. (2025-10-02)
  • Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. (2025-10-02)
• North End Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center (124.75)
  • Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. (2025-05-30)
  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. (2025-05-30)
• Sherrill House (53)
  • Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. (2025-05-09)
  • Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted (2025-05-09)
• Presentation Rehab and Skilled Care Center (36)
  • Employ or obtain outside professional resources to provide services in the nursing home when the facility does not employ a qualified professional to furnish a required service. (2026-04-15)
  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (2026-04-15)
• Laurel Ridge Rehab and Skilled Care Center (22)
  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (2025-06-18)
  • Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. (2025-06-18)
• Recuperative Services Unit-Hebrew Rehab Center (20)
  • Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. (2026-02-13)
  • Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. (2025-08-07)
• Armenian Nursing and Rehabilitation Center (15)
  • Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. (2026-01-16)
  • Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. (2026-01-16)
• German Center For Extended Care (11)
  • Use approved construction type or materials. (2025-11-01)
  • Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft. (2025-11-01)
• Spaulding Nursing and Therapy Center - Brighton (7)
  • Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. (2025-05-08)
  • Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. (2025-04-23)

Worst Nursing Homes in Springfield

• Arcadia Care On The Hill (406)
  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. (2026-05-01)
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (2025-12-09)
• Springfield Skilled Care Center (350.25)
  • Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs. (2026-02-24)
  • Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. (2026-02-24)
• Arc at Sangamon Valley (312.75)
  • Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. (2026-02-17)
  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. (2026-02-13)
• Good Shepherd Village (225)
  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (2025-07-03)
  • Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods. (2025-07-03)
• Regency Care (193.75)
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (2026-03-03)
  • Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. (2025-04-26)
• Greenspring Village (175)
  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (2025-06-29)
  • Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. (2025-06-29)
• Springfield Villa (170.25)
  • Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. (2026-03-10)
  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. (2026-03-10)
• Springfield Nursing and Independent Living (164)
  • Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). (2026-02-27)
  • Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. (2026-02-27)
• Spring Valley Health and Rehabilitation Center (156)
  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. (2026-02-06)
  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. (2025-11-22)
• Woodland Manor (126)
  • Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. (2026-03-13)
  • Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation. (2026-03-13)

Worst Nursing Homes in Worcester

• Vantage at Worcester LLC (173)
  • Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. (2026-03-17)
  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. (2026-03-17)
• Worcester Rehabilitation and Health Care Center (90)
  • Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. (2025-10-01)
  • Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. (2025-06-30)
• Odd Fellows Home of Massachusetts (78)
  • Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). (2025-01-30)
  • Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed. (2025-01-30)
• Parsons Hill Rehabilitation and Health Care Center (67)
  • Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. (2025-09-05)
  • Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. (2025-04-25)
• St Mary Health Care Center (59)
  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. (2025-11-25)
  • Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. (2025-11-25)
• Blaire House of Worcester (45)
  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. (2025-10-10)
  • Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. (2025-10-10)
• St Francis Rehabilitation and Nursing Center (40)
  • Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. (2026-01-29)
  • Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. (2026-01-29)
• The Hermitage Healthcare (40)
  • Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. (2025-09-22)
  • Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. (2025-09-22)
• Regalcare at Worcester (39)
  • Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. (2025-07-22)
  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. (2025-07-22)
• Christopher House of Worcester (36)
  • Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. (2025-10-13)
  • Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. (2025-10-10)

Worst Nursing Homes in Barnstable

Worst Nursing Homes in New Bedford

• Brandon Woods of New Bedford (1046.5)
  • Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. (2025-12-02)
  • Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. (2025-05-23)
• Vantage Health and Rehab of New Bedford (74)
  • Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. (2026-04-28)
  • Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). (2026-04-10)
• Hathaway Manor Extended Care (69)
  • Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. (2026-04-20)
  • Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration. (2025-03-09)
• Care One at New Bedford (34)
  • Establish policies and procedures including evacuation. (2025-09-18)
  • Conduct testing and exercise requirements. (2025-09-18)
• Sacred Heart Nursing Home (24)
  • Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. (2025-09-17)
  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (2025-09-17)
• The Oaks (13)
  • Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. (2026-04-10)
  • Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. (2026-03-26)

Related Lists and Resources

While it's important to be aware of the lowest-rated facilities, we also provide resources to help you find the best care available. Check out our other lists to find top-rated nursing homes and facilities that excel in specific areas.

• Best Nursing Homes in Massachusetts
• Analysis of Nursing Homes in Massachusetts

Making Informed Decisions

Understanding our rankings and how they are derived can empower you to make better choices for your loved ones. Remember, a low rating in one area doesn't necessarily mean a facility is entirely unsuitable; it's a starting point for further investigation.

Tips for Evaluating Nursing Homes in Massachusetts:

• Schedule visits to potential facilities
• Speak with staff and residents
• Review recent inspection reports
• Consider the specific needs of your loved one

Disclaimer: NursingHomeDatabase.com does not have a relationship, either commercial or otherwise, with any of the skilled nursing facilities referred to on this site. This is an independent resource that tries to make more and better information available to the public.

More Resources for Families

Navigating the world of nursing home care can be overwhelming. Here are some resources to help you make the best decisions for your family:

• The Role of Family in Nursing Home Care
• Navigating Medicaid for Nursing Home Care
• How to Handle a Nursing Home Discharge
• Understanding Nursing Home Ratings and What They Mean
• Questions to Ask During a Nursing Home Visit