Nursing homes in Lawrence, MA
Compare 2 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Lawrence, part of the Essex 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 Lawrence, Massachusetts, have access to two skilled nursing facilities located within the 01841 ZIP code of Essex County. According to data from CMS Care Compare, these local homes maintain an average overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars. High-quality care is available at M I Nursing & Restorative Center, which currently holds a 5-star rating under the management of Covenant Health, providing essential medical support for the community.
Rating distribution
avg 3★ · 2 homesProvider mix in Lawrence
2 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
- COVENANT HEALTH1 home
- ROYAL HEALTH GROUP1 home
What to look for in Lawrence
- 1 home scores below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
- 1 of 2 home meets a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
- 1 home holds the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
- 1 of 2 home sits below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in Lawrence
| M I NURSING & RESTORATIVE CENTER COVENANT HEALTH · Large · Not for Profit | 5.0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 2 |
| ROYAL WOOD MILL CENTER ROYAL HEALTH GROUP · Medium · For Profit | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
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