Essex County · Massachusetts

5-star overall rated nursing homes in Essex County

Nursing homes here with a 5-star CMS overall rating — the government’s highest summary rating. This page lists 9 matching facilities — about 20% of the 45 CMS-tracked facilities in this county.

9 shown45 in Essex CountyCMS data · updated 2026-07-17

At a glance

This page lists 9 matching facilities, about 20% of the 45 CMS-tracked facilities in Essex County. Across the county, 8 hold a 1-star overall rating and 1 currently shows the CMS abuse icon; the county's average CMS overall rating is 3.13, excluding facilities CMS has not rated.
Facilities shown
9
about 20% of the county
Facilities in county
45
1-star overall (CMS)
8
CMS abuse icon shown
1
Federal penalty records
$2,621,228
Payment denial records
3
Higher-severity citations
89

Rating and geographic landscape

How CMS ratings and facilities are distributed across Essex County.

CMS overall rating distribution

How Essex County facilities spread across the CMS five-star overall rating.

5 star9 · 20%
4 star11 · 24%
3 star10 · 22%
2 star7 · 16%
1 star8 · 18%
45 rated

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Facilities on this page by city

The cities holding the largest share of the facilities listed here.

Peabody
2
Beverly
1
Methuen
1
Haverhill
1
Lynn
1
North Andover
1
Rockport
1
Bradford
1
9 matching facilities across 8 cities in Essex County.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Facilities on this page

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CMS overall
9 facilities
FacilityLocationCMS overallCMS abuse iconFederal penalty records
Care One at Essex Park
CCN 225270
Beverly, MACMS overall rating: 5 out of 55Not shown$35,968
Care One at Peabody
CCN 225323
Peabody, MACMS overall rating: 5 out of 55Not shownNone in data
Cedar View Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
CCN 225333
Methuen, MACMS overall rating: 5 out of 55Not shownNone in data
Jeffrey & Susan Brudnick Center for Living
CCN 225472
Peabody, MACMS overall rating: 5 out of 55Not shown$10,194
Lakeview House Skld Nrsg and Residential Care Fac
CCN 225401
Haverhill, MACMS overall rating: 5 out of 55Not shownNone in data
Life Care Center of the North Shore
CCN 225529
Lynn, MACMS overall rating: 5 out of 55Not shownNone in data
Meadows, the
CCN 225724
North Andover, MACMS overall rating: 5 out of 55Not shownNone in data
Oceanside Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
CCN 225456
Rockport, MACMS overall rating: 5 out of 55Not shownNone in data
Whittier Bradford Transitional Care Unit
CCN 225783
Bradford, MACMS overall rating: 5 out of 55Not shownNone in data

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Frequently asked questions

How many nursing homes are in Essex County, Massachusetts?

This dataset includes 45 CMS-certified nursing homes in Essex County, Massachusetts, from the official CMS Provider Information file. Of these, 8 have a 1-star CMS overall rating and 1 currently shows the CMS abuse icon.

What does this page show?

This page lists 5-star overall rated nursing homes — 9 matching facilities in Essex County, Massachusetts, drawn from the CMS records included in this dataset. Each listing links to a detail page with the facility's CMS overall rating and related public records.

How can I compare nursing homes in Essex County?

Use the table on this page or the search filters to compare facilities on the same CMS fields — CMS overall rating, federal penalty records, payment denials, and the CMS abuse icon. See the guide on how to compare nursing homes.

How do I verify a nursing home in Essex County with official sources?

SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Confirm current details on the official CMS Care Compare site and with the facility before making decisions.

Methodology and limits
Counts reflect the current CMS dataset for this county and may lag conditions on the ground. Use "open all in provider search" to filter every facility in this county, and confirm current status on CMS Care Compare. See full methodology.
SeniorCareRating.com summarizes public CMS data. It is not affiliated with CMS, Medicare.gov, or any nursing home. Data may lag current conditions. This is not medical, legal, or care-placement advice — always verify with official sources and qualified professionals.