Nursing Homes in Boston, MA
11 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Boston, Massachusetts are rated below using federal CMS inspection records, staffing levels, deficiency citations, and resident quality outcomes — translated into plain English. Average safety score: 72/100. Scores updated monthly. Most listed facilities are in Suffolk County.
7 facilities score Strong Safety Record or Generally Positive. 2 have Serious Concerns or Critical findings — compare carefully.
Data source and freshness
These Boston scores are generated from public CMS Care Compare and Provider Data Catalog records. Data is refreshed monthly; this page was generated in June 2026.
Use scores as a starting point
A safety score can narrow your list, but families should still review recent citations, ask administrators direct questions, and tour before choosing care.
Download the nursing home tour checklistSafety score distribution in Boston
This distribution helps families avoid relying on a single average. A city can have a reasonable average score while still containing individual facilities that deserve closer review.
Local safety snapshot
Use this Boston list to compare facilities before a tour or hospital discharge decision. Open individual reports to review inspection citations, staffing, enforcement actions, quality outcomes, and questions to ask administrators.
Top-scoring in Boston
- Spaulding Nursing And Therapy Center - Brighton — 93/100
- Boston Home, Inc (the) — 90/100
- Recuperative Services Unit-hebrew Rehab Center — 84/100
Facilities to review carefully
- Care Village At Parkway — 39/100
- Benjamin Healthcare Center — 49/100
- Presentation Rehab And Skilled Care Center — 60/100
| Facility Name | Score | Rating | Beds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spaulding Nursing And Therapy Center - Brighton | 93 | Strong Safety Record | 123 |
| Boston Home, Inc (the) | 90 | Strong Safety Record | 96 |
| Recuperative Services Unit-hebrew Rehab Center | 84 | Generally Positive | 50 |
| German Center For Extended Care | 80 | Generally Positive | 133 |
| Laurel Ridge Rehab And Skilled Care Center | 80 | Generally Positive | 120 |
| Armenian Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | 79 | Generally Positive | 83 |
| Sherrill House | 74 | Generally Positive | 196 |
| North End Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center | 64 | Use Caution | 100 |
| Presentation Rehab And Skilled Care Center | 60 | Use Caution | 122 |
| Benjamin Healthcare Center | 49 | Serious Concerns | 205 |
| Care Village At Parkway | 39 | Critical Issues | 141 |
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Frequently Asked Questions — Boston Nursing Homes
How many nursing homes are in Boston?
Senior Care Report Card lists 11 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Boston, Massachusetts, with safety scores based on federal CMS inspection, staffing, enforcement, and quality data.
What is the average nursing home safety score in Boston?
The average Senior Care Safety Score for listed Boston facilities is 72/100. Use the individual facility reports to compare the reasons behind each score.
How should families use this Boston nursing home list?
Use the table to shortlist facilities, then read each report's deficiency citations, staffing levels, penalties, and quality outcomes. Scores are a research starting point, not medical or legal advice.
Compare all 11 nursing homes in Boston, Massachusetts
Each report includes inspection history, deficiency citations, staffing data, penalty records, and resident quality outcomes — all pulled from CMS Care Compare and translated into a 0–100 safety score. Scores are informational and are not medical, legal, or placement advice.
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