Nursing Homes in ZIP 01002 (Amherst, MA)
CMS records 1 nursing homes with a mailing address in ZIP 01002 (Amherst, MA); among those rated, the average overall score is 1.0 out of 5.
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Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) serve people who need continuous nursing care, rehabilitation after a hospital stay, or long-term residential care. CMS inspects them roughly annually and publishes Five-Star ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
Nursing Homes on record in ZIP 01002
CMS snapshot for ZIP 01002
The current snapshot records 1 nursing homes in ZIP 01002; 1 (100%) publish an overall CMS rating. Ownership on record breaks down as 1 for-profit. The highest published overall rating in this ZIP is 1.0 out of 5 at Center For Extended Care at Amherst (for-profit). 134 certified beds are reported across 1 of these provider. Nurse staffing among reporting providers averages 3.34 hours per resident-day. Reported registered-nurse turnover averages 66.7%. 1 provider has at least one federal penalty on record, totaling $28,915 in fines.
| Providers on record | 1 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | 1 of 1 (100%) |
| Average overall rating | 1.0 / 5 |
| Highest-rated provider | Center For Extended Care at Amherst (1.0 / 5) |
| Ownership mix | 1 for-profit |
| Certified beds (total) | 134 |
| Providers with a federal penalty | 1 |
| Total federal fines | $28,915 |
| Avg nurse hours / resident-day | 3.34 |
| Avg RN turnover | 66.7% |
What to weigh in ZIP 01002
Start by comparing CMS Five-Star ratings, which summarize health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. A high overall rating is a useful signal, but read the underlying inspection findings and staffing figures too - they show what is behind the score.
If you are choosing for yourself or a family member in ZIP 01002, Amherst, MA, visit in person when possible, ask about current availability, and confirm participation in Medicare and Medicaid. Ask how the provider handles care planning, family communication, and after-hours concerns.
Side-by-side provider data
| Provider | Overall | Health insp. | Staffing | QM | Certified beds | Occupancy | RN turnover | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Center For Extended Care at Amherst | 1.0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 134 | 126.3% | 66.7% | 1 |
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About the data
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (processing date 2026-10-05). See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is informational only and is not medical advice.
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