Who owns Massachusetts nursing homes
Ownership shapes staffing and cost decisions. Here is how Massachusetts nursing homes compare by ownership type, and which chains operate the most homes.
CMS data as of August 1, 2026. Nursing homes only; assisted living is not covered by Medicare ratings.
By ownership type
| Ownership | Homes | Average Medicare stars | Typical nursing hours | Share fined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| For profit | 249 | 2.8 | 3.60 hrs | 52% |
| Non profit | 88 | 3.7 | 4.00 hrs | 41% |
| Government | 4 | 4.3 | 5.69 hrs | 0% |
Largest chains in Massachusetts
66% of Massachusetts nursing homes belong to a chain. Counts are homes we list in Massachusetts.
- Marquis health sErvices19 homes · average 3.1 of 5 Medicare stars
- Life care centers of america15 homes · average 4.1 of 5 Medicare stars
- Careone15 homes · average 3.1 of 5 Medicare stars
- Athena healthcare sYsTems15 homes · average 1.5 of 5 Medicare stars
- Next sTep healthcare14 homes · average 1.7 of 5 Medicare stars
- Integritus healthcare14 homes · average 2.8 of 5 Medicare stars
- Vantage care10 homes · average 2.4 of 5 Medicare stars
- Royal health group10 homes · average 3.1 of 5 Medicare stars
- Regalcare9 homes · average 1.7 of 5 Medicare stars
- Alliance health & human sErvices8 homes · average 3.8 of 5 Medicare stars
- BesT care sErvices8 homes · average 2.0 of 5 Medicare stars
- Atlas healthcare8 homes · average 3.1 of 5 Medicare stars
- Banecare management7 homes · average 4.0 of 5 Medicare stars
- Stern consUltants7 homes · average 2.4 of 5 Medicare stars
- Ephram lahasKy6 homes · average 1.8 of 5 Medicare stars
Source: CMS Nursing Home Provider Information (ownership type, chain affiliation). Averages are simple averages of Medicare overall star ratings; they describe groups, not any single home. A ranking is a starting point for questions, not a verdict. Always check the current Medicare record and visit in person.