Nursing homes in Amherst, MA

Compare 1 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Amherst, part of the Hampshire area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 2★ — below the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.

Residents of Amherst, Massachusetts, and the surrounding Hampshire region currently have access to one skilled nursing facility serving the 01002 ZIP code. According to recent data from CMS Care Compare, the town’s sole facility, the Center for Extended Care at Amherst, maintains an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars. Families evaluating local long-term care options should consult these official federal quality metrics to better understand individual facility performance.

What to look for in Amherst

• 1 home scores below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
• No home in Amherst reaches 4★ on staffing. Ask each home about registered nurse coverage 24/7.
• No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is CENTER FOR EXTENDED CARE AT AMHERST at 2★.
• 1 of 1 home sits below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.

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