With a population of 68,423 people, Framingham, Massachusetts is a small city. There are only 3 nursing homes there, which doesn't provide you with too many options to choose from. Despite not having a ton of nursing homes, this city's nursing homes received an excellent city grade of B+. We also assessed the facilities in Marlborough, which received a city grade of B-. Although this is a decent grade, Framingham appears to be a better place to find a nursing home. This place's strong profile was highlighted by its nursing homes' inspection reports, which we will address in the next section.
To pair with its great overall grade, we awarded Framingham an A in our inspections category. Our inspection ratings weigh a host of factors included in a facility's inspection reports. One of the most important criteria we rely on is the quantity and severity of deficiencies. Places with higher grades in this category tend to have few of these severe deficiencies. Framingham also fared well in the area of long-term care with a grade of B+. Wrapping up its quality profile, this place earned favorable grades for our nursing and short-term care categories as well.