Nursing homes in Lancaster, MA
Compare 1 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Lancaster, part of the Worcester area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 5★ — above the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.
Lancaster, located in Worcester County, offers one skilled nursing facility to serve residents within the 01523 ZIP code area. According to official CMS Care Compare data, the local nursing home maintains a perfect overall rating of five out of five stars. River Terrace Rehabilitation and Healthcare Ctr, operated by Marquis Health Services, stands as the city's top-rated provider, demonstrating the high standard of clinical care available to the Lancaster community.
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avg 5★ · 1 homesWhat to look for in Lancaster
- All homes in Lancaster score 3★ or higher on compliance — a positive sign on regulatory standards.
- No home in Lancaster reaches 4★ on staffing. Ask each home about registered nurse coverage 24/7.
- 1 home holds the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
- 0 of 1 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
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| RIVER TERRACE REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CTR MARQUIS HEALTH SERVICES · Medium · For Profit | 5.0 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 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.