Nursing Homes in Essex County, Massachusetts

45 Medicare-certified nursing homes serve Essex County, averaging 3.2 out of 5 overall among rated providers. Below are provider profiles with CMS ratings, inspections, staffing, and ownership.

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Nursing Homes profiles in Essex County

Cities in Essex County

Lynn, MA 2 facilities Newburyport, MA 3 facilities Peabody, MA 5 facilities North Andover, MA 3 facilities Andover, MA 2 facilities Haverhill, MA 6 facilities Beverly, MA 3 facilities Danvers, MA 5 facilities Methuen, MA 2 facilities Saugus, MA 2 facilities Marblehead, MA 2 facilities Nahant, MA 1 facilities Lawrence, MA 2 facilities Amesbury, MA 2 facilities Topsfield, MA 1 facilities Rockport, MA 1 facilities Salem, MA 1 facilities Gloucester, MA 1 facilities Bradford, MA 1 facilities

Choosing a nursing home in Essex County

When comparing nursing homes, review the health inspection findings behind the star rating, check nurse staffing levels and turnover, and ask about rehabilitation services, memory care, and how care plans are reviewed.

The best comparison uses several signals at once: inspection history, nurse staffing, quality measures, and the specific services a person needs. Ratings summarize those signals but never replace a visit or a conversation with staff.

Visit candidates in Essex County when possible, ask how care plans are set and reviewed, and confirm costs, coverage, and availability in writing. Staffing consistency and clear family communication matter as much as any published score.

Frequently asked questions

How many nursing homes are in Essex County?

The current CMS data lists 45 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Essex County, Massachusetts, with an average overall CMS rating of 3.2 out of 5 among rated providers.

Which cities in Essex County have nursing homes?

Lynn, Newburyport, Peabody, North Andover, Andover, Haverhill and other communities have Medicare-certified nursing homes in the current data.

Data sources

Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog. Data processing date: 2026-10-06.

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