Nursing Homes, Home Health & Hospice in ZIP 01002 (Amherst, MA)
There are 3 listed providers in ZIP 01002 (Amherst, MA) in the current snapshot, spanning 3 care types: 1 nursing homes, 1 hospice, 1 assisted living facilities. The average CMS overall rating among rated providers here is 3.0 out of 5.
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Care types in ZIP 01002
| Care type | Providers | Directory |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing Homes | 1 | View ZIP directory |
| Hospice | 1 | View ZIP directory |
| Assisted Living Facilities | 1 | View ZIP directory |
Provider-level CMS data
| Provider | Care type | Overall | Ownership | Certified beds | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Center For Extended Care at Amherst | Nursing Home | 1.0 | for-profit | 134 | 1 |
| HOSPICE OF THE FISHER HOME | Hospice | 5.0 | non-profit | — | 0 |
| THE ARBORS AT AMHERST, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP | Assisted Living Facility | Not rated | Not reported | — | 0 |
Choosing care 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.
ZIP 01002 at a glance
This ZIP-level profile covers 3 listed care providers in ZIP 01002, 2 of which report an overall star rating (67%). Ownership on record breaks down as 1 for-profit, 1 non-profit. The highest published overall rating in this ZIP is 5.0 out of 5 at HOSPICE OF THE FISHER HOME (non-profit). Across rated providers the scores range from 1.0 to 5.0 out of 5. 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 | 3 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | 2 of 3 (67%) |
| Average overall rating | 3.0 / 5 |
| Highest-rated provider | HOSPICE OF THE FISHER HOME (5.0 / 5) |
| Ownership mix | 1 for-profit, 1 non-profit |
| Certified beds (total) | 134 |
| Providers with a federal penalty | 1 |
Provider listings in ZIP 01002
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