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Nursing homes in Lynn, MA

Lynn, MA has 2 Medicare-certified nursing homes. 1 has a 5-star overall rating, and none has been fined in the last three years.

Medicare data updated October 2026. Sorted by Medicare's overall rating.

Nursing homeOverall ratingHealth inspectionsStaffingQuality measuresBedsFines
Life Care Center of the North Shore111 Birch Street · For profit - Corporation 5 out of 5 stars 4 out of 5 stars 4 out of 5 stars 5 out of 5 stars123None
Abbott Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center28 Essex Street · For profit - Limited Liability company 4 out of 5 stars 4 out of 5 stars 4 out of 5 stars 4 out of 5 stars55None

How to read the ratings. Medicare's overall rating starts from the health inspection rating, which compares each home with others in Massachusetts, then moves up or down a star for very high or very low staffing and quality measure ratings. Ratings are one source among several: Medicare suggests visiting too. How to read a nursing home's star ratings

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Recent inspection problems in Lynn

Citations from each home's latest standard inspection and from complaint inspections in the last three years, newest first. What an inspection citation means

  • Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.March 19, 2026 · Life Care Center of the North Shore · F0804 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.March 19, 2026 · Life Care Center of the North Shore · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
  • Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.March 19, 2026 · Life Care Center of the North Shore · F0692 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
  • Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.March 19, 2026 · Life Care Center of the North Shore · F0693 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.May 21, 2025 · Abbott Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
  • Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.May 21, 2025 · Abbott Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center · F0607 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
  • Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.May 21, 2025 · Abbott Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
  • Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.May 21, 2025 · Abbott Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center · F0610 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.May 21, 2025 · Abbott Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few

Questions about nursing homes in Lynn

Which nursing home in Lynn has the highest Medicare rating?

Life Care Center of the North Shore has the highest overall rating in Lynn: 5 stars out of 5.

How many nursing homes in Lynn have been fined?

None of the 2 nursing homes in Lynn has been fined in the last three years.

Does Medicare flag any nursing homes in Lynn?

No. None of the 2 is a Special Focus Facility or carries Medicare's abuse icon.

Which nursing home in Lynn is the largest?

Life Care Center of the North Shore, with 123 certified beds.

Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.