CMS Data · 2026
Massachusetts Nursing Home Staffing Ratios
State average: 4.35 total HPRD · 0.95 RN · 0.82 LPN · 2.58 CNA
Massachusetts vs. National Average
Bar = Massachusetts average. Marker line = U.S. national average. Source: CMS PBJ 2024.
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Massachusetts Nursing Home Staffing — Top 50 Facilities
Sorted by CMS overall star rating. Click any facility for detailed staffing data.
SPAULDING NURSING AND THERAPY CENTER - BRIGHTON
BOSTON, MA · Non profit
5★
5★
7.35
3.21
JOHN SCOTT HOUSE NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER
BRAINTREE, MA · For profit
5★
4★
3.65
0.75
RIVERCREST LONG TERM CARE
W CONCORD, MA · Non profit
5★
5★
4.44
1.32
WEBSTER PARK REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER
ROCKLAND, MA · For profit
5★
3★
5.12
0.71
RIVER TERRACE REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CTR
LANCASTER, MA · For profit
5★
2★
3.37
0.62
⚠ 1 CMS fine on record
CARE ONE AT HOLYOKE
HOLYOKE, MA · For profit
5★
5★
3.62
0.48
HOLDEN REHABILITATION & NURSING CENTER
HOLDEN, MA · For profit
4★
3★
4.69
1.00
Knollwood Nursing Center
WORCESTER, MA · Non profit
4★
3★
4.27
0.69
Life Care Center of Leominster
LEOMINSTER, MA · For profit
4★
3★
4.02
0.32
JULIAN J LEVITT FAMILY NURSING HOME
LONGMEADOW, MA · Non profit
4★
3★
3.94
0.47
⚠ 1 CMS fine on record
PILGRIM REHABILITATION & SKILLED NURSING CENTER
PEABODY, MA · For profit
4★
4★
4.14
0.84
THE MASSACHUSETTS VETERANS HOME AT CHELSEA
CHELSEA, MA · Government
4★
4★
6.97
1.63
Jewish Healthcare Center
WORCESTER, MA · Non profit
4★
1★
0.03
0.02
⚠ 1 CMS fine on record
AGAWAM SOUTH REHAB AND NURSING
AGAWAM, MA · For profit
4★
3★
3.64
0.74
CASA DE RAMANA REHABILITATION CENTER
FRAMINGHAM, MA · For profit
4★
4★
3.58
0.66
⚠ 1 CMS fine on record
Life Care Center of Acton
ACTON, MA · For profit
4★
3★
4.04
0.52
ELLIS NURSING HOME (THE)
NORWOOD, MA · For profit
4★
3★
3.85
0.60
⚠ 1 CMS fine on record
ADVINIACARE NEWTON WELLESLEY
WELLESLEY, MA · For profit
4★
2★
3.59
0.48
⚠ 1 CMS fine on record
BRENTWOOD REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CTR (THE)
DANVERS, MA · For profit
4★
2★
3.58
0.55
DEXTER HOUSE HEALTHCARE
MALDEN, MA · For profit
3★
4★
3.37
0.98
M I NURSING & RESTORATIVE CENTER
LAWRENCE, MA · Non profit
3★
5★
3.83
0.77
⚠ 2 CMS fines on record
CARE ONE AT LOWELL
LOWELL, MA · For profit
3★
4★
3.68
0.25
HERMITAGE HEALTHCARE (THE)
WORCESTER, MA · For profit
2★
3★
3.74
0.53
ROYAL BRAINTREE NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER
BRAINTREE, MA · For profit
2★
4★
3.59
0.65
Royal of Fairhaven Nursing Center
FAIRHAVEN, MA · For profit
2★
1★
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⚠ 1 CMS fine on record
FOREMOST AT SHARON LLC
SHARON, MA · For profit
2★
3★
3.58
0.59
⚠ 1 CMS fine on record
OAKHILL HEALTHCARE
MIDDLEBORO, MA · For profit
2★
2★
3.51
0.54
GARDNER REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER
GARDNER, MA · For profit
2★
2★
4.06
0.61
Worcester Rehabilitation & Health Care Center
WORCESTER, MA · For profit
2★
2★
3.28
0.48
⚠ 3 CMS fines on record
SHERRILL HOUSE
BOSTON, MA · Non profit
2★
3★
3.66
0.68
Plymouth Rehabilitation & Health Care Center
PLYMOUTH, MA · For profit
2★
2★
3.12
0.42
⚠ 1 CMS fine on record
CHAMPION REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER
BROCKTON, MA · For profit
2★
1★
3.13
0.35
Brandon Woods of Dartmouth
SOUTH DARTMOUTH, MA · For profit
2★
3★
3.86
0.49
⚠ 3 CMS fines on record
MARLBOROUGH HILLS REHABILITATION & HEALTH CARE CEN
MARLBOROUGH, MA · For profit
1★
2★
3.39
0.53
⚠ 1 CMS fine on record
WEDGEMERE HEALTHCARE
TAUNTON, MA · For profit
1★
1★
3.56
0.26
⚠ 1 CMS fine on record
BLUEBERRY HILL REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CTR
BEVERLY, MA · For profit
1★
2★
3.44
0.42
⚠ 3 CMS fines on record
SAUGUS CENTER
SAUGUS, MA · For profit
1★
3★
3.17
0.56
⚠ 2 CMS fines on record
The Gardens at Country
SWANSEA, MA · For profit
1★
1★
3.36
0.44
⚠ 4 CMS fines on record
KIMWELL NURSING AND REHABILITATION
FALL RIVER, MA · For profit
1★
2★
3.58
0.52
⚠ 1 CMS fine on record
TWIN OAKS CENTER
DANVERS, MA · For profit
1★
1★
3.02
0.24
⚠ 1 CMS fine on record
CHARLWELL HOUSE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION
NORWOOD, MA · For profit
1★
4★
3.36
0.66
Southshore Health Care Center
ROCKLAND, MA · For profit
1★
3★
3.29
0.68
⚠ 1 CMS fine on record
FITCHBURG HEALTHCARE
FITCHBURG, MA · For profit
1★
2★
3.51
0.41
⚠ 1 CMS fine on record
OXFORD REHABILITATION & HEALTH CARE CENTER
HAVERHILL, MA · For profit
1★
2★
3.13
0.64
⚠ 2 CMS fines on record
Vantage at Worcester LLC
WORCESTER, MA · For profit
1★
4★
4.43
0.59
⚠ 2 CMS fines on record
SOUTHEAST REHABILITATION & SKILLED CARE CENTER
NORTH EASTON, MA · For profit
1★
1★
3.13
0.44
⚠ 1 CMS fine on record
FITCHBURG REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER
FITCHBURG, MA · For profit
1★
1★
3.13
0.49
⚠ 2 CMS fines on record
MAPLEWOOD CENTER
AMESBURY, MA · For profit
1★
1★
2.99
0.28
⚠ 2 CMS fines on record
REGALCARE AT HOLYOKE
HOLYOKE, MA · For profit
1★
2★
3.60
0.40
⚠ 1 CMS fine on record
Pine Knoll Nursing Center
LEXINGTON, MA · For profit
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3.39
0.65
⚠ 3 CMS fines on record
Frequently Asked Questions
- What are the nursing home staffing requirements in Massachusetts?
- CMS requires all Massachusetts nursing homes to meet the federal minimums of 3.48 total nursing HPRD and 0.55 RN HPRD with 24-hour RN presence. Massachusetts's state average of 4.35 total HPRD is at or above the national average of 3.89.
- What is the average RN staffing level in Massachusetts nursing homes?
- Massachusetts nursing homes average 0.95 RN hours per resident per day — above the U.S. national average of 0.69. Individual facilities vary widely; use this tool to compare specific nursing homes.
- How do I find the best-staffed nursing home in Massachusetts?
- Sort by CMS staffing star rating (4–5 stars) and look for total HPRD above 3.89 — especially RN HPRD above 1.0. Also check staff turnover: facilities below 30% annual turnover typically provide more consistent care.
Data: CMS PBJ system via Care Compare. Revalidated every 24 hours. Not a medical recommendation.