Nursing homes in Cambridge, MA
Compare 3 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Cambridge, part of the Middlesex area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 3★ — below the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.
Residents of Cambridge, Massachusetts, located within Middlesex County, have access to three nursing homes currently profiled on CMS Care Compare. These facilities maintain an average overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars based on federal quality metrics. Among the local options serving the 02138 area, the Neville Center at Fresh Pond for Nursing & Rehab holds the highest designation with a 4-star rating, reflecting its performance across state-regulated care standards.
Rating distribution
avg 3★ · 3 homesProvider mix in Cambridge
3 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
What to look for in Cambridge
- 1 home scores below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
- 2 of 3 homes meet a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
- No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is NEVILLE CENTER AT FRESH POND FOR NURSING & REHAB at 4★.
- 1 of 3 home sits below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in Cambridge
| NEVILLE CENTER AT FRESH POND FOR NURSING & REHAB NEVILLE COMMUNITIES HOME INC · Medium · Not for Profit | 4.0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| CAMBRIDGE REHABILITATION & NURSING CENTER PERSONAL HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT · Medium · For Profit | 4.0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 2 |
| Sancta Maria Nursing Facility SANCTA MARIA HOSPITAL, INC. · Large · Not for Profit | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
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Each home is scored 1–5★ across compliance, residents' experience, staffing, and quality measures, then combined into an overall rating.