Worst Rated Nursing Homes in Massachusetts (2026) — Lowest CMS Scores

These are the lowest-rated nursing homes in Massachusetts based on CMS data (2026). All facilities listed have an overall rating of 1 star(s) or lower. Combined, these 20 facilities have been fined a total of $2,785,164. 4 have abuse flags. This ranking is based solely on official CMS data and does not represent editorial opinion.

📊 20 facilities listed📅 Data: CMS 2026🏥 View all Massachusetts nursing homes →

#	Name	City	Beds	Fines	Flags
1	Marlborough Hills Rehabilitation & Hlth Care Ctr	Marlborough	186	$71,202
2	Wedgemere Healthcare	Taunton	94	$129,794
3	Blueberry Hill Rehabilitation and Healthcare Ctr	Beverly	132	$231,459	AbuseSFF
4	Saugus Center	Saugus	80	$65,946	SFF
5	Country Gardens Health and Rehabilitation Center	Swansea	86	$24,635
6	Twin Oaks Center	Danvers	101	$141,733
7	The Oxford Rehabilitation & Health Care Center	Haverhill	120	$277,200	Abuse
8	Vantage at Worcester LLC	Worcester	173	$122,646	SFF
9	Southeast Rehabilitation & Skilled Care Center	North Easton	171	$11,947
10	Fitchburg Rehabilitation and Nursing Center	Fitchburg	87	$43,719
11	Maplewood Center	Amesbury	120	$226,445	SFF
12	Brandon Woods of New Bedford	New Bedford	135	$464,490	AbuseSFF
13	Garden Place Healthcare	Attleboro	133	$82,488
14	Brush Hill Care Center	Milton	160	$196,683
15	Plymouth Harborside Healthcare	Plymouth	101	$42,254	Abuse
16	Haverhill Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center	Haverhill	128	$29,749
17	Northwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center	Lowell	123	$165,780
18	Charlene Manor Extended Care Facility	Greenfield	123	$99,366
19	MILL Town Health and Rehabilitation	Amesbury	130	$291,875
20	Sachem Center for Health and Rehabilitation	East Bridgewater	111	$65,753

Methodology

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.