Nursing homes in Dorchester, MA
Compare 2 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Dorchester, part of the Suffolk 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.
Dorchester residents in Suffolk County have access to two nursing homes serving the 02122 area, according to data from CMS Care Compare. These facilities maintain an average overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars. Among the local options, Bostonian Nursing Care & Rehabilitation Center currently holds the highest designation in the neighborhood with a 4-star rating, reflecting its performance standards within the federal quality assessment system.
Rating distribution
avg 3★ · 2 homesProvider mix in Dorchester
2 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
What to look for in Dorchester
- 1 home scores below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
- No home in Dorchester reaches 4★ on staffing. Ask each home about registered nurse coverage 24/7.
- No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is BOSTONIAN NURSING CARE & REHABILITATION CENTER at 4★.
- 1 of 2 home sits below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in Dorchester
| BOSTONIAN NURSING CARE & REHABILITATION CENTER METRO HEALTH FOUNDATION OF MASSACHUSETTS, INC. · Large · Not for Profit | 4.0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
| ST JOSEPH REHAB & NURSING CARE CENTER ASHMONT HILL, LLC · Large · For Profit | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
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Each home is scored 1–5★ across compliance, residents' experience, staffing, and quality measures, then combined into an overall rating.