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.
Rating distribution
avg 2★ · 2 homesProvider mix in Waltham
2 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
- COVENANT HEALTH1 home
- MEADOW GREEN NURSING HOME INC1 home
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 | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 2 |
| MEADOW GREEN NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER MEADOW GREEN NURSING HOME INC · Large · For Profit | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
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Each home is scored 1–5★ across compliance, residents' experience, staffing, and quality measures, then combined into an overall rating.