These are the top 20 highest-rated nursing homes in Massachusetts according to the CMS 5-Star Quality Rating System (2026). All facilities listed have an overall rating of 5 stars or higher. The average rating across this list is 5.0/5. 19 of these 20 facilities have no fines on record.
| # | Name | City | Overall | Fines |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spaulding Nursing and Therapy Center - Brighton | Boston | $0 | |
| 2 | Rivercrest Long Term Care | W Concord | $0 | |
| 3 | River Terrace Rehabilitation and Healthcare Ctr | Lancaster | $8,964 | |
| 4 | Care One at Holyoke | Holyoke | $0 | |
| 5 | Queen Anne Nursing Home, INC | Hingham | $0 | |
| 6 | Bay Path at Duxbury Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr | Duxbury | $0 | |
| 7 | Life Care Center of the South Shore | Scituate | $0 | |
| 8 | Mt Greylock Extended Care Facility | Pittsfield | $0 | |
| 9 | Care One at Peabody | Peabody | $0 | |
| 10 | Cedar View Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center | Methuen | $0 | |
| 11 | North Adams Commons Nursing & Rehabilitation Cente | North Adams | $0 | |
| 12 | Quaboag Rehabilitation & Skilled Care Facility | West Brookfield | $0 | |
| 13 | Brookhaven at Lexington | Lexington | $0 | |
| 14 | Lutheran Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center | Worcester | $0 | |
| 15 | Lafayette Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing | Marblehead | $0 | |
| 16 | Aberjona Rehabilitation and Nursing Center | Winchester | $0 | |
| 17 | Boston Home, INC (the) | Boston | $0 | |
| 18 | Bostonian Nursing Care & Rehabilitation Center | Dorchester | $0 | |
| 19 | Katzman Family Center for Living | Chelsea | $0 | |
| 20 | West Side House LTC Facility | Worcester | $0 |
Rankings are based on the CMS 5-Star Quality Rating System, which evaluates nursing homes on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. Ratings range from 1 star (much below average) to 5 stars (much above average). Data is updated monthly by CMS.