ELMHURST HEALTHCARE (THE)
743 MAIN STREET, Melrose, MA 02176
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
Lower is better
How ELMHURST HEALTHCARE (THE) Compares
ELMHURST HEALTHCARE (THE) is a 45-bed for-profit nursing facility in Melrose, Massachusetts. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Massachusetts average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections, rated 5 stars. Its rate of short-stay residents returning to the hospital (33.0%) is above the Massachusetts average of 25.7% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 45 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 69% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Melrose, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Massachusetts average
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 33.0% — worse than the Massachusetts average of 25.7% (29% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Massachusetts averages across 341 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask ELMHURST HEALTHCARE (THE)
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing ELMHURST HEALTHCARE (THE) with other nursing homes in Melrose.
What keeps ELMHURST HEALTHCARE (THE)'s health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 5 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What is ELMHURST HEALTHCARE (THE) doing to reduce short-stay rehospitalizations?
Short-stay rehospitalizations is 33.0% here versus 25.7% across Massachusetts. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is ELMHURST HEALTHCARE (THE)'s occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 69% occupancy across 45 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at ELMHURST HEALTHCARE (THE)?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains ELMHURST HEALTHCARE (THE)'s rating advantage in Melrose?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 3.0 stars across 2 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at ELMHURST HEALTHCARE (THE)?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Melrose
Melrose 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 Melrose.
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