Nursing Homes in Amherst, Massachusetts
There is 1 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing home in Amherst, Massachusetts, with an average CMS overall rating of 2.0 out of 5 stars. 100% are Medicare certified and 100% accept Medicaid. Compare inspection history, staffing levels, and deficiency records for each facility below, all sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) data.
Amherst has 1 of 1 nursing homes (100%) with a 2-star rating; 4-5 star facilities: 0 (0%); 1-2 star facilities: 1 (100%). The city's average CMS overall star rating is 2.0 out of 5, which is 0.90 below the Massachusetts state average of 2.9. Average nurse staffing in Amherst is 3.32 hours per resident day (HPRD), which is 0.58 HPRD below the Massachusetts state average of 3.9 HPRD. The highest-rated facility in the city is CENTER FOR EXTENDED CARE AT AMHERST with a 2-star rating out of 5, and there are 1 total facilities in Amherst.
All Nursing Homes in Amherst
| Facility | Address | CMS Rating | Medicare | Medicaid | Deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CENTER FOR EXTENDED CARE AT AMHERST | 150 UNIVERSITY DRIVE, AMHERST, MA, 01002 | 2 ★ | ✓ | ✓ | 2 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing homes are in Amherst, Massachusetts?
There are 1 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Amherst, Massachusetts listed on CareQED.
What is the average nursing home rating in Amherst, Massachusetts?
Nursing homes in Amherst, Massachusetts have an average CMS overall rating of 2.0 out of 5 stars.
Do nursing homes in Amherst accept Medicare and Medicaid?
100% of nursing homes in Amherst, Massachusetts are Medicare certified and 100% accept Medicaid.
Data Source
This information is sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) public datasets.
CMS Provider Information updated: May 1, 2026.
CMS Survey Summary updated: May 1, 2026.
CMS Health Deficiencies updated: May 1, 2026.
CareQED Last Updated: June 22, 2026.