Nursing Homes in ZIP 01002 (Amherst, MA)
CMS records 1 nursing homes with a mailing address in ZIP 01002 (Amherst, MA); across those rated, the average overall score is 1.0 out of 5.
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Nursing homes, also called skilled nursing facilities, care for people who need ongoing nursing, rehabilitation following a hospital stay, or long-term residential support. CMS inspects them about once a year and issues Five-Star ratings covering health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
Nursing Homes on record in ZIP 01002
CMS data for ZIP 01002
The current data counts 1 nursing homes in ZIP 01002; 1 (100%) publish an overall CMS rating. Recorded ownership divides as 1 for-profit. In this ZIP, the top published overall rating is 1.0 out of 5 at Center For Extended Care at Amherst (for-profit). 1 of these providers report 134 certified beds in total. Among reporting providers, nurse staffing averages 3.34 hours per resident-day. Registered-nurse turnover averages 66.7% where reported. 1 provider carries at least one federal penalty on record, with fines totaling $28,915.
| 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
A sensible first step is to line up the CMS Five-Star ratings, since they distill health inspections, staffing, and quality measures into one score. Treat a strong overall rating as a starting signal, then dig into the inspection findings and staffing numbers that produced it.
When you are choosing for yourself or someone you care for in ZIP 01002, Amherst, MA, tour in person if you can, ask whether space is currently available, and confirm Medicare and Medicaid participation. Also ask how the provider manages care planning, keeps families informed, and handles concerns that arise after hours.
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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Data source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (processing date 2026-10-06). See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is informational only and is not medical advice.
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