Nursing Homes in ZIP 02176 (Melrose, MA)
There are 2 Medicare-certified nursing homes in ZIP 02176, Melrose, MA, in this CMS data release (average rating 3.0 / 5 among rated providers).
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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.
Medicare-certified nursing homes in ZIP 02176
CMS measures by provider
| Provider | Overall | Health insp. | Staffing | QM | Certified beds | Occupancy | RN turnover | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELMHURST HEALTHCARE (THE) | 5.0 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 45 | 30.9% | 22.2% | 0 |
| MELROSE HEALTHCARE | 1.0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 106 | 94.4% | 64.3% | 1 |
Data profile for ZIP 02176
CMS data lets us profile the 2 providers with a mailing address in ZIP 02176: 2 (100%) carry a published overall star rating. Ownership on record breaks down as 2 for-profit. The highest published overall rating in this ZIP is 5.0 out of 5 at ELMHURST HEALTHCARE (THE) (for-profit). Across rated providers the scores range from 1.0 to 5.0 out of 5. 151 certified beds are reported across 2 of these providers. Nurse staffing among reporting providers averages 3.90 hours per resident-day. Reported registered-nurse turnover averages 43.3%. 1 provider has at least one federal penalty on record, totaling $49,324 in fines.
| Providers on record | 2 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | 2 of 2 (100%) |
| Average overall rating | 3.0 / 5 |
| Highest-rated provider | ELMHURST HEALTHCARE (THE) (5.0 / 5) |
| Ownership mix | 2 for-profit |
| Certified beds (total) | 151 |
| Providers with a federal penalty | 1 |
| Total federal fines | $49,324 |
| Avg nurse hours / resident-day | 3.90 |
| Avg RN turnover | 43.3% |
Choosing among nursing homes in ZIP 02176
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.
Visit candidates in ZIP 02176, Melrose, MA 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.
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Data sources
All figures on this page come from the CMS Provider Data Catalog dataset (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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