These are the lowest-rated nursing homes in Massachusetts based on CMS data (2026). The lowest CMS rating in this list is 1 star(s). Combined, these 20 facilities have been fined a total of $2,724,201. 2 have abuse flags. This ranking is based solely on official CMS data and does not represent editorial opinion.
| # | Name | City | Overall | Fines |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marlborough Hills Rehabilitation & Health Care Cen | Marlborough | $71,202 | |
| 2 | Wedgemere Healthcare | Taunton | $129,794 | |
| 3 | Blueberry Hill Rehabilitation and Healthcare Ctr | Beverly | $231,459 | |
| 4 | Saugus Center | Saugus | $65,946 | |
| 5 | The Gardens at Country | Swansea | $24,635 | |
| 6 | Twin Oaks Center | Danvers | $2,186 | |
| 7 | Southshore Health Care Center | Rockland | $26,395 | |
| 8 | Fitchburg Healthcare | Fitchburg | $33,180 | |
| 9 | Oxford Rehabilitation & Health Care Center | Haverhill | $265,351 | |
| 10 | Vantage at Worcester LLC | Worcester | $122,646 | |
| 11 | Southeast Rehabilitation & Skilled Care Center | North Easton | $11,947 | |
| 12 | Fitchburg Rehabilitation and Nursing Center | Fitchburg | $43,719 | |
| 13 | Maplewood Center | Amesbury | $226,445 | |
| 14 | Brandon Woods of New Bedford | New Bedford | $464,490 | |
| 15 | Plymouth Harborside Healthcare | Plymouth | $359,529 | |
| 16 | Northwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center | Lowell | $165,780 | |
| 17 | MILL Town Health and Rehabilitation | Amesbury | $239,585 | |
| 18 | Melrose Healthcare | Melrose | $49,324 | |
| 19 | Cape Regency Rehabilitation & Health Care Center | Centerville | $0 | |
| 20 | Norwood Healthcare | Norwood | $190,588 |
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.