Massachusetts: CMS Rating Breakdown
Massachusetts operates 341 CMS-certified nursing homes, according to current Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services figures. The state's nursing home landscape is dominated by for-profit operators, which account for 247 facilities, while nonprofit organizations operate 90 facilities and government entities operate 4 facilities.
The average Five-Star overall rating across Massachusetts nursing homes stands at 3.07 out of 5 stars in the current rating cycle. This statewide average serves as a broad indicator of the sector's performance but should not be interpreted as a definitive assessment of individual facilities or their quality. The Five-Star rating system has documented limitations, and a state-level figure does not reflect the variation in care, outcomes, and operations that exist from facility to facility.
When evaluating a specific nursing home for admission, transfer, or other decision-making purposes, stakeholders should consult the individual facility's detailed Care Compare profile on the CMS website and review the facility-specific data pages. These resources provide granular information about staffing levels, recent inspection results, substantiated complaints, and other metrics relevant to actual care quality. A state average rating should not substitute for direct review of a particular facility's documented performance, resident outcomes, and compliance history.
How to read this. The star ratings here are official CMS Five-Star Quality figures, shown as the rating as of May2026 — a relative quality measure with documented limits, not a recommendation, guarantee, or medical/financial/legal advice. Always confirm the current rating and details on the facility’s live Medicare Care Compare profile, and involve the resident and their clinicians in any decision.
Ownership mix
| Ownership | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For Profit | 247 |
| Non Profit | 90 |
| Government | 4 |