Nursing homes in Wakefield, MA
Compare 2 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Wakefield, part of the Middlesex 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.
Located in Middlesex County, Wakefield, Massachusetts, serves residents with two licensed nursing home facilities. According to data from CMS Care Compare, these local centers hold an average overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars. Among the facilities serving the 01880 ZIP code, Greenwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Center stands out as the highest-rated option, currently maintaining a top-tier 5-star rating for its quality of care and operational standards.
Rating distribution
avg 3★ · 2 homesProvider mix in Wakefield
2 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
What to look for in Wakefield
- 1 home scores below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
- 2 of 2 homes meet 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 Wakefield
| GREENWOOD NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER LONG TERM CENTERS OF NEW ENGLAND, INC · Small · For Profit | 5.0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 5 |
| Vantage at Wakefield LLC VANTAGE CARE · Large · For Profit | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 3 |
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