Nursing homes with below-average staffing ratings in Middlesex County
Nursing homes here with a below-average (1–2 star) staffing rating — a key part of day-to-day care. This page lists 20 matching facilities — about 28% of the 72 CMS-tracked facilities in this county.
At a glance
- Facilities shown
- 20
- about 28% of the county
- Facilities in county
- 72
- 1-star overall (CMS)
- 15
- CMS abuse icon shown
- 4
- Federal penalty records
- $2,998,143
- Payment denial records
- 1
- Higher-severity citations
- 121
Rating and geographic landscape
How CMS ratings and facilities are distributed across Middlesex County.
CMS overall rating distribution
How Middlesex County facilities spread across the CMS five-star overall rating.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17
Facilities on this page by city
The cities holding the largest share of the facilities listed here.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17
Facilities on this page
Open in search →Search, filter, and sort the 20 facilities on this page. Calculated from CMS records included in this dataset.
| Facility | Location | CMS overall | CMS abuse icon | Federal penalty records |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vantage at Wakefield LLC CCN 225400 | Wakefield, MA | CMS overall rating: 1 out of 51 | Shown | $63,843 |
| OC Reading Center LLC CCN 225431 | Reading, MA | CMS overall rating: 1 out of 51 | Not shown | $54,360 |
| Northwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center CCN 225298 | Lowell, MA | CMS overall rating: 1 out of 51 | Not shown | $165,780 |
| Ayer Valley Rehab and Nursing CCN 225421 | Ayer, MA | CMS overall rating: 1 out of 51 | Not shown | $72,804 |
| Blaire House of Tewksbury CCN 225548 | Tewksbury, MA | CMS overall rating: 1 out of 51 | Not shown | $106,987 |
| Marlborough Hills Rehabilitation & Health Care Cen CCN 225063 | Marlborough, MA | CMS overall rating: 1 out of 51 | Not shown | $71,202 |
| Oak Knoll Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center CCN 225682 | Framingham, MA | CMS overall rating: 1 out of 51 | Not shown | $211,819 |
| Carlyle House CCN 225541 | Framingham, MA | CMS overall rating: 1 out of 51 | Not shown | $16,153 |
| Melrose Healthcare CCN 225329 | Melrose, MA | CMS overall rating: 1 out of 51 | Not shown | $49,324 |
| Royal Meadow View Center CCN 225478 | North Reading, MA | CMS overall rating: 1 out of 51 | Not shown | None in data |
| Sancta Maria Nursing Facility CCN 225573 | Cambridge, MA | CMS overall rating: 1 out of 51 | Not shown | None in data |
| Willow Brook Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center CCN 225568 | Wilmington, MA | CMS overall rating: 2 out of 52 | Shown | $10,358 |
| West Newton Healthcare CCN 225324 | West Newton, MA | CMS overall rating: 2 out of 52 | Not shown | $184,166 |
| Watertown Rehabilitation and Nursing Center CCN 225425 | Watertown, MA | CMS overall rating: 2 out of 52 | Not shown | $56,440 |
| Eliot Center for Health and Rehabilitation CCN 225516 | Natick, MA | CMS overall rating: 2 out of 52 | Not shown | None in data |
| Seven Hills Pediatric Center CCN 225781 | Groton, MA | CMS overall rating: 3 out of 53 | Not shown | None in data |
| Westford Nursing and Rehabilitation Center CCN 225586 | Westford, MA | CMS overall rating: 4 out of 54 | Not shown | None in data |
| Sunny Acres Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Ctr CCN 225494 | Chelmsford, MA | CMS overall rating: 4 out of 54 | Not shown | None in data |
| Bear Hill Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center CCN 225272 | Stoneham, MA | CMS overall rating: 5 out of 55 | Not shown | $16,146 |
| Royal Wayland Rehabilitation and Nursing Center CCN 225591 | Wayland, MA | CMS overall rating: 5 out of 55 | Not shown | $10,725 |
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Frequently asked questions
How many nursing homes are in Middlesex County, Massachusetts?
This dataset includes 72 CMS-certified nursing homes in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, from the official CMS Provider Information file. Of these, 15 have a 1-star CMS overall rating and 4 currently show the CMS abuse icon.
What does this page show?
This page lists Nursing homes with below-average staffing ratings — 20 matching facilities in Middlesex 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 Middlesex 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 Middlesex County with official sources?
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