For-Profit Medicare Medicaid

CAMBRIDGE REHABILITATION & NURSING CENTER

8 DANA STREET, Cambridge, MA 02138

4.0 CMS Rating
For profit - Limited Liability company
83 Certified Beds
86 Safety Score

Based on 2026 CMS Data

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Care Quality Indicators

Pressure Ulcers (High Risk) 5.67%

Lower is better

Antipsychotic Medication Use 19.43%

Lower is better

Falls with Major Injury 6.14%

Lower is better

Short-Stay Rehospitalized 22.11%

Lower is better

How CAMBRIDGE REHABILITATION & NURSING CENTER Compares

CAMBRIDGE REHABILITATION & NURSING CENTER is a 83-bed for-profit nursing facility in Cambridge, Massachusetts. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Massachusetts average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections (4 stars), while quality measures (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (6.1%) is above the Massachusetts average of 3.5% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 83 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 92% occupied.

Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Cambridge, the local average is 3.0 stars.

By the numbers vs. Massachusetts average

  • Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 19.4% — better than the Massachusetts average of 21.3%.
  • Falls with major injury: 6.1% — worse than the Massachusetts average of 3.5% (77% higher).
  • High-risk pressure ulcers: 5.7% — worse than the Massachusetts average of 4.3% (31% higher).
  • Short-stay rehospitalization: 22.1% — better than the Massachusetts average of 25.8%.

Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated May 4, 2026) measured against Massachusetts averages across 341 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.

The Senior Community Around Cambridge

Cambridge sits in Middlesex County, where adults 65 and older make up about 15.3% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Massachusetts as a whole (16.5% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.

Residents 65+
245,533 (15.3%)
Median age
38.5 years
Median household income
$106,202
Median home value
$540,300

Demographics for Middlesex County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Cambridge.

Facility Details

CMS Provider ID 225520
County Middlesex
Total Beds 83
Occupied Beds 77
Occupancy Rate 92%
Ownership For profit - Limited Liability company

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Location

8 DANA STREET, Cambridge, MA 02138

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Important Data Disclaimer

All facility information, ratings, and quality metrics displayed on this page are sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Provider Data Catalog. Data was last updated: May 4, 2026.

ElderVoice does not endorse, recommend, or guarantee any nursing home facility. The Safety Score is a proprietary calculation based on publicly available CMS data and is provided for informational purposes only. It should not be the sole factor in your care decisions.

We strongly recommend visiting facilities in person, speaking with staff and current residents' families, and verifying all information directly with the facility before making any decisions. For official Medicare ratings and complaint information, visit Medicare Care Compare.