Nursing homes in Waltham, MA

Compare 2 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Waltham, part of the Middlesex area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 2★ — below the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.

Residents in Waltham, Massachusetts, have access to two nursing home facilities located within the 02453 ZIP code area of Middlesex County. According to data from CMS Care Compare, these facilities maintain an average overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars. Currently, no local nursing homes hold a 5-star rating, though Maristhill Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, operated by Covenant Health, stands as the highest-rated facility in the city with 3 stars.

Homes
2
Avg overall
2★
-1.1 vs national
Avg staffing
4★
Avg experience
0★

Rating distribution

avg 2★ · 2 homes
5
0 (0%)
4
0 (0%)
3
1 (50%)
2
0 (0%)
1
1 (50%)

Provider mix in Waltham

2 organisations operate homes in this suburb.

What to look for in Waltham

  • 2 homes score 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.
  • No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is Maristhill Nursing & Rehabilitation Center at 3★.
  • 2 of 2 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.

All homes in Waltham

Maristhill Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
COVENANT HEALTH · Large · Not for Profit
3.02052
MEADOW GREEN NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER
MEADOW GREEN NURSING HOME INC · Large · For Profit
1.01034

Best by sub-rating in Waltham

New to Star Ratings?

Each home is scored 1–5★ across compliance, residents' experience, staffing, and quality measures, then combined into an overall rating.

Nearby suburbs in Middlesex

View all of Middlesex

Frequently asked questions