Massachusetts facility statistics
Medicare-certified facilities in Massachusetts, their CMS five-star quality, and the population they serve. Data as of June 20, 2026.
873facilities
3.1★average rating
242rated 4-5 stars
28%are 4-5 stars
Facilities by type
| Type | Facilities | Avg rating | % 4-5★ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing Homes | 341 | 3.1★ | 43.7% |
| Hospitals | 84 | 3.2★ | 25.0% |
| Home Health Agencies | 287 | 3.0★ | 9.8% |
| Hospices | 76 | — | — |
| Dialysis Centers | 85 | 3.7★ | 51.8% |
Star-rating distribution
All rated facilities in Massachusetts. Green = 4-5★, amber = 3★, red = 1-2★.
Population, aging & economy
7,132,747total population
18.7%aged 65+
1,336,934residents 65+
+12.7%65+ growth since 2020
2.0%aged 85+
914people / sq mi
$101,341median household income
10.2%of seniors in poverty
2.6nursing homes per 10k seniors
Seniors (65+) by race
Separately, 5.6% of seniors are of Hispanic origin (any race). Race categories are mutually exclusive; Hispanic origin is counted separately.
Residents 65+ by gender
Women outnumber men among seniors (55.4% women), reflecting longer female life expectancy.
Residents 65+ over time
Share of population 65+ over time
Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates (2020-2024).
Largest cities by facility count
Worcester
52 facilities
Avg rating3.1
Boston
33 facilities
Avg rating3.4
Brockton
19 facilities
Avg rating3.1
Springfield
19 facilities
Avg rating2.4
Fall River
18 facilities
Avg rating2.6
Holyoke
18 facilities
Avg rating3.4
Lowell
16 facilities
Avg rating2.4
Chelmsford
14 facilities
Avg rating3
Lawrence
14 facilities
Avg rating1.8
Quincy
14 facilities
Avg rating3.6
Methuen
12 facilities
Avg rating3.2
Newton
12 facilities
Avg rating3.5
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