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Nursing Homes & Extended Care in Athol, MA.

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3 licensed nursing homes in Athol, MA
Updated October 21, 2026
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QUABBIN VALLEY HEALTHCARE

821 DANIEL SHAYS HIGHWAY, ATHOL, MA 01331

QUABBIN VALLEY HEALTHCARE has 2 federal fine(s) on record and a Palmelle trust score of 24/100. We don't have date context on those fines, so ask when they visit.

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BLUPOINT HEALTHCARE, LLC

821 DANIEL SHAYS HWY, ATHOL, MA 01331

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Catholic Memorial Home

2446 HIGHLAND AVENUE, FALL RIVER, MA 02720

Catholic Memorial Home brings above-average staffing (4.0/5), and low staff turnover (30%). There are 2 federal fine(s) on record — no date context, so worth asking about directly.

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How many licensed nursing homes are in Athol, MA?
3 licensed nursing homes in Athol, MA, drawn from federal CMS records and state licensing data.
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