Nursing Homes, Home Health & Hospice in ZIP 01002 (Amherst, MA)
The current data records 4 listed providers in ZIP 01002 (Amherst, MA), spanning 4 care types: 1 nursing homes, 1 hospice, 1 assisted living facilities, 1 community health centers. The average CMS overall rating among rated providers here is 3.0 out of 5.
Browse: Massachusetts · Hampshire County County · all care in Amherst
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 |
| Community Health Centers | 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 |
| John P. Musante Health Center | Community Health Center | Not rated | Not reported | — | 0 |
| THE ARBORS AT AMHERST, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP | Assisted Living Facility | Not rated | Not reported | — | 0 |
Choosing care 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.
ZIP 01002 at a glance
This ZIP-level profile spans 4 listed care providers in ZIP 01002; 2 of them report an overall star rating (50%). Recorded ownership divides as 1 for-profit, 1 non-profit. In this ZIP, the top published overall rating is 5.0 out of 5 at HOSPICE OF THE FISHER HOME (non-profit). Among rated providers, scores span 1.0 to 5.0 out of 5. 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 | 4 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | 2 of 4 (50%) |
| 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
Frequently asked questions
What types of care are available in ZIP 01002?
Where does this information come from?
Who operates the care providers in ZIP 01002?
What is the average CMS rating in ZIP 01002?
How many care providers are in ZIP 01002?
Data & methodology
Every figure on this page is drawn from public federal datasets including CMS Care Compare, the CMS NPI registry (NPPES), and HUD (processing date 2026-10-06). See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is informational only and is not medical advice.
Required disclosures
For general information only, not medical advice. This website shares public data and general information. It does not offer medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment guidance, and it cannot replace a consultation with a qualified health care professional or with Medicare.
Independent and unaffiliated. MedicalFacilities.org is a private, independently run directory. It is not affiliated with, nor endorsed or operated by, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare, or any government agency. CMS has not reviewed or endorsed this site.
Confirm details before acting. Facility records come from public federal datasets and may lag or contain errors. Always verify current ratings, services, availability, and coverage directly with the provider and on Medicare.gov.
Certain outbound links on this site are partner or affiliate links. If you use them we may receive a commission, and your price does not change. This never influences the data we publish.