Nursing homes in Gardner, MA
Compare 2 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Gardner, part of the Worcester area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 2.5★ — below the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.
Gardner, located within Worcester County, currently hosts two nursing home facilities for residents requiring long-term or rehabilitative care. According to recent data from CMS Care Compare, these facilities hold an average overall rating of 2.5 out of 5 stars. Serving the 01440 ZIP code area, the highest-rated local option is Wachusett Manor, which maintains a 3-star designation under the federal 5-star quality rating system.
Rating distribution
avg 2.5★ · 2 homesProvider mix in Gardner
2 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
- GARDNER OPERATIONS LLC1 home
- EPHRAM LAHASKY1 home
What to look for in Gardner
- 1 home scores below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
- No home in Gardner reaches 4★ on staffing. Ask each home about registered nurse coverage 24/7.
- No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is WACHUSETT MANOR at 3★.
- 2 of 2 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in Gardner
| WACHUSETT MANOR EPHRAM LAHASKY · Medium · For Profit | 3.0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| GARDNER REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER GARDNER OPERATIONS LLC · Large · For Profit | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
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Each home is scored 1–5★ across compliance, residents' experience, staffing, and quality measures, then combined into an overall rating.