Nursing homes in Saugus, MA
Compare 2 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Saugus, part of the Essex 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.
Residents of Saugus, Massachusetts, have access to two nursing home facilities located within the 01906 ZIP code area of Essex County. According to data from CMS Care Compare, these local facilities maintain an average overall rating of 2.5 out of 5 stars. Currently, Chestnut Woods Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, operated by Marquis Health Services, holds the highest rating in the city with a 4-star designation under the federal quality system.
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avg 2.5★ · 2 homesProvider mix in Saugus
2 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
What to look for in Saugus
- 1 home scores below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
- No home in Saugus reaches 4★ on staffing. Ask each home about registered nurse coverage 24/7.
- No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is CHESTNUT WOODS REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CTR at 4★.
- 1 of 2 home sits below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in Saugus
| CHESTNUT WOODS REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CTR MARQUIS HEALTH SERVICES · Medium · For Profit | 4.0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 5 |
| SAUGUS CENTER LINCOLN ROAD OPERATIONS LLC · Medium · For Profit | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 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.