Analysis Report of Nursing Homes in Massachusetts
Key metrics for nursing homes in Massachusetts including number and beds, staffing levels, occupancy, newest facilities, and more. Updated weekly.
Summary Analysis of Nursing Homes in Massachusetts- The 10,000 foot view
Updated on October 27, 2024
According to the latest data compiled by NursingHomeDatabase.com, Massachusetts has a total of 345 active skilled nursing facilities with {TOTAL BEDS} total beds. Based on the US Census estimates for the population of 6,981,974, the current total bed count represents one bed for every 168.94 persons in Massachusetts. There were 32,818 residents as October 27, 2024 for a state wide occupancy level of 79.41 percent. (Note that the home count is based on monthly data provided by CMS and the number of beds and the occupancy numbers are based on weekly data. There is a minor number of homes that do not report their data weekly.)
According to the monthly data, Massachusetts has added 80 new beds and lost 290 existing beds over the past year.
The Biden Administration has announced that it wants to regulate minimum nursing home staffing levels. They have proposed minimums of .55 hours of care per resident per day from registered nurses (RNs) and 2.45 hours of care per resident per day certified nursing aids (CNAs). These are the current level amount of hours per resident per day of care for Massachusetts and a comparison to national averages.
| Staffing Levels | State | National |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse (RN) | 0.65 | 0.67 |
| Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) | 2.21 | 2.29 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | 0.97 | 0.88 |
| All Staff | 3.82 | 3.84 |
Detailed analysis pages for the largest cities in Massachusetts:
COVID-19 Infections in Massachusetts Nursing Homes
While COVID-19 infections and deaths are down significantly from late 2020 and 2021, the number of infections and deaths continues to be monitored. For nursing homes in Massachusetts there were a total of 175 new cases and 175 new deaths among residents for the week ending October 27, 2024. The chart below shows COVID-19 activity for the past year.
New and Lost Nursing Homes in Massachusetts
Massachusetts added 1 new skilled nursing facilities and 80 beds over the past year. Below is list of the new facilities:
| Facility | Number of Beds |
|---|---|
| New England Pediatric Care | 80 |
Massachusetts lost 4 skilled nursing facilities and 290 beds over the past year. Below is list of the lost facilities:
| Facility | Number of Beds |
|---|---|
| South Dennis Healthcare | 128 |
| Savoy Nursing and Rehab Ctr | 39 |
| Bridgewater Nursing Home | 43 |
| New England Pediatric Care | 80 |
This data is based on homes reported by CMS. Additional homes may have opened or closed but are not yet in the dataset.
Occupancy Percentages for Massachusetts Nursing Homes
The chart below shows the overall occupancy for nursing home beds in Massachusetts. Occupancies levels for individual facilities will differ and can be found on the detail page for the specific nursing home.
Best and Worst Nursing Homes in Massachusetts
The list below shows the best skilled nursing facilities in Massachusetts based on their most recent weighted average inspection score. Some nursing homes may have higher overall 5-star ratings than the homes on this list. We feel that the health inspection score is the best indicator of current operations. It changes quicker than the overall rating.
| Facility | Rating |
|---|---|
|
Whittier Bradford Transitional Care Unit 145 WARD HILL AVENUE BRADFORD, MA |
0.00 |
|
Newbridge On The Charles Skilled Nursing Facility 7000 GREAT MEADOW ROAD DEDHAM, MA |
2.00 |
|
Care One at Wilmington 750 WOBURN STREET WILMINGTON, MA |
4.00 |
|
Bethany Skilled Nursing Facility 97 BETHANY ROAD FRAMINGHAM, MA |
4.00 |
|
Campion Health and Wellness, Inc 319 CONCORD ROAD WESTON, MA |
4.67 |
|
The Meadows 575 OSGOOD STREET NORTH ANDOVER, MA |
5.33 |
|
Brookhaven at Lexington 1010 WALTHAM STREET LEXINGTON, MA |
6.67 |
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Continuing Care at Brooksby Village 400 BROOKSBY VILLAGE DRIVE PEABODY, MA |
7.33 |
|
Hannah B G Shaw Home 299 WAREHAM STREET MIDDLEBORO, MA |
8.00 |
|
Knollwood Nursing Center 87 BRIARWOOD CIRCLE WORCESTER, MA |
8.67 |
The list below shows the worst skilled nursing facilities in Massachusetts based on their most recent weighted average inspection score.
| Facility | Rating |
|---|---|
|
Adviniacare Newburyport 180 LOW STREET NEWBURYPORT, MA |
637.50 / |
|
Charlwell House Health and Rehabilitation 305 WALPOLE STREET NORWOOD, MA |
627.33 |
|
Fall River Healthcare 1748 HIGHLAND AVENUE FALL RIVER, MA |
405.17 |
|
Plymouth Rehabilitation and Health Care Center 123 SOUTH STREET PLYMOUTH, MA |
401.00 |
|
Regalcare at Glen Ridge 120 MURRAY STREET MEDFORD, MA |
351.67 / |
|
Pleasant Bay of Brewster Rehab Center 383 SOUTH ORLEANS ROAD BREWSTER, MA |
345.50 |
|
Royal Norwell Nursing and Rehabilitation Center LLC 329 WASHINGTON STREET NORWELL, MA |
340.33 |
|
West Newton Healthcare 25 ARMORY STREET WEST NEWTON, MA |
336.50 |
|
Plymouth Harborside Healthcare 19 OBERY STREET PLYMOUTH, MA |
325.33 |
|
Norwood Healthcare 460 WASHINGTON STREET NORWOOD, MA |
309.00 |
Nursing Homes with the warning icon () have been flagged by CMS for abuse.
Skilled Nursing Homes in Massachusetts Compared to Nationwide
We have compared Massachusetts nursing homes to the nationwide average on several metrics. Massachusetts performed better than the national average on several metrics and worse on other metrics.
| Cycle 1 Total Number Of Health Deficiencies | 10.70 | Higher |
| Cycle 1 Total Number Of Fire Safety Deficiencies | 2.60 | Lower |
| Cycle 2 Total Number Of Health Deficiencies | 12.10 | Higher |
| Cycle 2 Total Number Of Fire Safety Deficiencies | 2.80 | Lower |
| Cycle 3 Total Number Of Health Deficiencies | 9.90 | Higher |
| Cycle 3 Total Number Of Fire Safety Deficiencies | 2.20 | Lower |
| Average Number Of Residents Per Day | 95.00 | Higher |
| Reported Nurse Aide Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 2.21 | Lower |
| Reported Lpn Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 0.97 | Higher |
| Reported Rn Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 0.65 | Lower |
| Reported Licensed Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 1.61 | Higher |
| Reported Total Nurse Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 3.82 | Lower |
| Total Number Of Nurse Staff Hours Per Resident Per Day On The Weekend | 3.40 | Higher |
| Registered Nurse Hours Per Resident Per Day On The Weekend | 0.45 | Lower |
| Reported Physical Therapist Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 0.07 | Lower |
| Total Nursing Staff Turnover | 44.40 | Lower |
| Registered Nurse Turnover | 49.00 | Higher |
| Number Of Administrators Who Have Left The Nursing Home | 0.60 | Lower |
| Nursing Case-mix Index | 1.34 | Lower |
| Case-mix Rn Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 0.66 | Lower |
| Case-mix Total Nurse Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 3.79 | Lower |
| Case-mix Weekend Total Nurse Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 3.31 | Lower |
| Number Of Fines | 1.90 | Higher |
| Fine Amount In Dollars | 57,205.00 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Whose Need For Help With Daily Activities Has Increased | 15.08 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Lose Too Much Weight | 5.44 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Low Risk Long Stay Residents Who Lose Control Of Their Bowels Or Bladder | 60.62 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents With A Catheter Inserted And Left In Their Bladder | 1.26 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents With A Urinary Tract Infection | 2.24 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Have Depressive Symptoms | 5.41 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Were Physically Restrained | 0.12 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Experiencing One Or More Falls With Major Injury | 3.72 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Assessed And Appropriately Given The Pneumococcal Vaccine | 90.10 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Received An Antipsychotic Medication | 20.46 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Assessed And Appropriately Given The Pneumococcal Vaccine | 75.65 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Who Newly Received An Antipsychotic Medication | 1.36 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Whose Ability To Move Independently Worsened | 15.99 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Received An Antianxiety Or Hypnotic Medication | 18.61 | Lower |
| Percentage Of High Risk Long Stay Residents With Pressure Ulcers | 6.56 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Assessed And Appropriately Given The Seasonal Influenza Vaccine | 93.53 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Who Made Improvements In Function | 74.79 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Who Were Assessed And Appropriately Given The Seasonal Influenza Vaccine | 74.22 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Who Were Rehospitalized After A Nursing Home Admission | 25.30 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Who Had An Outpatient Emergency Department Visit | 11.96 | Lower |
| Number Of Hospitalizations Per 1000 Long-stay Resident Days | 1.72 | Lower |
| Number Of Outpatient Emergency Department Visits Per 1000 Long-stay Resident Days | 1.44 | Lower |
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