Nursing Homes, Home Health & Hospice in ZIP 02176 (Melrose, MA)
This directory lists 7 listed care providers in ZIP 02176, Melrose, MA, based on public federal data - 2 nursing homes, 2 custodial care facilities, 1 adult care homes, 2 home care agencies. The average CMS overall rating among rated providers here is 3.0 out of 5.
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What CMS data shows in ZIP 02176
Of the 7 care providers listed in ZIP 02176, 2 (29%) have a published overall star rating in the current snapshot. 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 | 7 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | 2 of 7 (29%) |
| 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 |
Provider data comparison
| Provider | Care type | Overall | Ownership | Certified beds | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELMHURST HEALTHCARE (THE) | Nursing Home | 5.0 | for-profit | 45 | 0 |
| MELROSE HEALTHCARE | Nursing Home | 1.0 | for-profit | 106 | 1 |
| OOSTERMAN REST HOME INC. | Custodial Care Facility | Not rated | Not reported | — | 0 |
| OOSTERMAN'S MELROSE REST HOME INC. | Custodial Care Facility | Not rated | Not reported | — | 0 |
| THE FITCH HOME, INC. | Adult Care Home | Not rated | Not reported | — | 0 |
| TRUE SUPPORT SERVICES LLC | Home Care Agency | Not rated | Not reported | — | 0 |
| WJM HOME CARE, LLC | Home Care Agency | Not rated | Not reported | — | 0 |
How to compare care 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.
Care types in ZIP 02176
| Care type | Providers | Directory |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing Homes | 2 | View ZIP directory |
| Custodial Care Facilities | 2 | View ZIP directory |
| Adult Care Homes | 1 | View ZIP directory |
| Home Care Agencies | 2 | View ZIP directory |
Providers in ZIP 02176
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All figures on this page come from public federal datasets including CMS Care Compare, the CMS NPI registry (NPPES), and HUD (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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