Middlesex County · Massachusetts

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.

20 shown72 in Middlesex CountyCMS data · updated 2026-07-17

At a glance

This page lists 20 matching facilities, about 28% of the 72 CMS-tracked facilities in Middlesex County. Across the county, 15 hold a 1-star overall rating and 4 currently show the CMS abuse icon; the county's average CMS overall rating is 2.99, excluding facilities CMS has not rated.
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.

5 star16 · 23%
4 star13 · 18%
3 star11 · 15%
2 star16 · 23%
1 star15 · 21%
Not rated1
71 rated · 1 not rated by CMS · 72 total

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Facilities on this page by city

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

Framingham
2
Wakefield
1
Reading
1
Lowell
1
Ayer
1
Tewksbury
1
Marlborough
1
Wilmington
1
Melrose
1
West Newton
1
North Reading
1
Watertown
1
Other 7 cities
7
20 matching facilities across 19 cities in Middlesex County.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Facilities on this page

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Search, filter, and sort the 20 facilities on this page. Calculated from CMS records included in this dataset.

CMS overall
20 facilities
FacilityLocationCMS overallCMS abuse iconFederal penalty records
Vantage at Wakefield LLC
CCN 225400
Wakefield, MACMS overall rating: 1 out of 51Shown$63,843
OC Reading Center LLC
CCN 225431
Reading, MACMS overall rating: 1 out of 51Not shown$54,360
Northwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
CCN 225298
Lowell, MACMS overall rating: 1 out of 51Not shown$165,780
Ayer Valley Rehab and Nursing
CCN 225421
Ayer, MACMS overall rating: 1 out of 51Not shown$72,804
Blaire House of Tewksbury
CCN 225548
Tewksbury, MACMS overall rating: 1 out of 51Not shown$106,987
Marlborough Hills Rehabilitation & Health Care Cen
CCN 225063
Marlborough, MACMS overall rating: 1 out of 51Not shown$71,202
Oak Knoll Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
CCN 225682
Framingham, MACMS overall rating: 1 out of 51Not shown$211,819
Carlyle House
CCN 225541
Framingham, MACMS overall rating: 1 out of 51Not shown$16,153
Melrose Healthcare
CCN 225329
Melrose, MACMS overall rating: 1 out of 51Not shown$49,324
Royal Meadow View Center
CCN 225478
North Reading, MACMS overall rating: 1 out of 51Not shownNone in data
Sancta Maria Nursing Facility
CCN 225573
Cambridge, MACMS overall rating: 1 out of 51Not shownNone in data
Willow Brook Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
CCN 225568
Wilmington, MACMS overall rating: 2 out of 52Shown$10,358
West Newton Healthcare
CCN 225324
West Newton, MACMS overall rating: 2 out of 52Not shown$184,166
Watertown Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
CCN 225425
Watertown, MACMS overall rating: 2 out of 52Not shown$56,440
Eliot Center for Health and Rehabilitation
CCN 225516
Natick, MACMS overall rating: 2 out of 52Not shownNone in data
Seven Hills Pediatric Center
CCN 225781
Groton, MACMS overall rating: 3 out of 53Not shownNone in data
Westford Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
CCN 225586
Westford, MACMS overall rating: 4 out of 54Not shownNone in data
Sunny Acres Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Ctr
CCN 225494
Chelmsford, MACMS overall rating: 4 out of 54Not shownNone in data
Bear Hill Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
CCN 225272
Stoneham, MACMS overall rating: 5 out of 55Not shown$16,146
Royal Wayland Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
CCN 225591
Wayland, MACMS overall rating: 5 out of 55Not 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?

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.
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