Nursing Homes in Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts

With a population of 13,829 people, Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts is a relatively small city. There are just 2 nursing homes there, which does not give you too many options to choose from. The small group of nursing homes here received a city grade of C, which is not a strong score at the city level. We actually found this city grade to be better than the grade we gave the nearby city of Franklin. With Franklin receiving a terrible grade, Buzzards Bay appears to be a better option. Finally, this place's nursing homes were consistent in each of our categories. Additional information about these categories is available in the next paragraph.

The nursing homes in Buzzards Bay received an inspection score which is superior to its overall grade. We awarded it a favorable grade of B in this area. We weigh several aspects of a nursing home's inspection report in computing our inspection scores. One key factor is deficiencies. You should keep in mind that the severity of deficiencies is arguably more meaningful than the quantity of deficiencies, as some deficiencies are quite insignificant. In addition, the city earned a B in the area of long-term care. Lastly, the city earned slightly below average grades for our short-term care and nursing categories.