Garden Place Healthcare
2★ official rating · 133 beds
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Next Step Healthcare
14 nursing homes · 1 state · 1,667 beds
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Next Step Healthcare at a glance
- Nursing homes
- 14
- States
- 1
- Licensed beds
- 1,667
- Average rating
- 1.8★
- Rated 4★ or better
- 7%
Is Next Step Healthcare a good nursing home group?
Across 14 rated homes, Next Step Healthcare averages 1.8★ on official inspection ratings — below the roughly 3.0★ national average. 7% of its rated homes earn 4★ or better, while 86% sit at 1–2★. That’s below the national average, so it pays to look closely at the specific home you’re considering rather than the group as a whole.
A group-wide number can’t tell you about the specific home near you — quality varies by location. Open each home below to see its own official inspection rating before you decide.
Next Step Healthcare quality vs. the national average
Across the 14 homes with an official inspection rating, Next Step Healthcare averages 1.8★. 7% are rated 4★ or better, and 86% are rated 1–2★. These are official government inspection ratings — a group-wide average hides a lot, so open each home below and judge it on its own.
| Measure | Next Step Healthcare | National average |
|---|---|---|
| Average rating | 1.8★ | 3.0★ |
| Homes rated 4★ or better | 7% | 40% |
| Homes rated 1–2★ | 86% | 41% |
How Next Step Healthcare’s homes are distributed
- 5★1
- 4★0
- 3★1
- 2★5
- 1★7
Next Step Healthcare nursing home ratings by state
Where Next Step Healthcare operates and how its homes rate in each state. Ratings are the average of that state’s homes with an official inspection rating. Pick a state to browse every nursing home there.
| State | Homes | Avg. rating |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 14 | 1.8★ |
Highest-rated Next Step Healthcare homes
The best-rated Next Step Healthcare nursing homes we have on record, by official inspection rating.
Lowest-rated Next Step Healthcare homes
The lowest-rated Next Step Healthcare homes we have on record — the ones to look at most closely and ask the most questions about.
About Next Step Healthcare
Next Step Healthcare LLC was established in 2008 as a locally owned, for-profit nursing home operator. Its founders, Damian Dell’Anno and William 'Bill' H. Stephan, aimed to raise standards in skilled nursing facilities and co-founded the company, with Dell’Anno serving as Chief Executive Officer and Stephan as Chief Financial Officer.
The company operates or manages approximately 14 skilled-nursing facilities in Massachusetts based on CMS-affiliate data, and Massachusetts state documents confirm operation of 21 skilled-nursing and one assisted living facility. These facilities, including Westborough Healthcare, provide skilled nursing and rehabilitation care.
Next Step Healthcare LLC is headquartered at 400 Trade Center, Suite 7950, Woburn, Massachusetts. It is a privately held, locally owned LLC—no evidence was found of public ownership or REIT affiliation; its management remained internal to its founders.
The company’s services focus on skilled nursing and rehabilitation across short-term and long-term care, including specialized services such as locked geri-psych and Alzheimer’s care units. Additionally, Next Step Healthcare LLC operates under a Medicaid Group Adult Foster Care (GAFC) model serving elderly and disabled MassHealth members through daily assistance and case management across Massachusetts.
In recent developments, in February 2026, eleven Next Step Healthcare facilities were placed into court-appointed receivership due to financial distress including nearly $15 million in unpaid rent and fees; iCare Health Network was appointed to manage day-to-day operations.
- Founded
- 2008
- Headquarters
- Woburn, Massachusetts
- Website
- www.nextstephc.com
Leadership
Researched summary — facts drawn from cited public sources, in our own words. Ratings shown are official government inspection ratings.
Where Next Step Healthcare operates
Next Step Healthcare runs nursing homes in Massachusetts. Pick a state to see every Next Step Healthcare home there alongside every other nursing home in the area.
All homes Next Step Healthcare runs
Each home is listed with its official inspection rating — from government health inspections, staffing, and quality data. A visit is still the best test.
- Fall River Healthcare
1★ official rating · 176 beds
Official inspection rating - Fitchburg Healthcare
1★ official rating · 160 beds
Official inspection rating - Lee Healthcare
1★ official rating · 88 beds
Official inspection rating - Dexter House Healthcare
3★ official rating · 130 beds
Official inspection rating - Elmhurst Healthcare (the)
5★ official rating · 45 beds
Official inspection rating - Melrose Healthcare
1★ official rating · 106 beds
Official inspection rating - Oakhill Healthcare
2★ official rating · 123 beds
Official inspection rating - Norwood Healthcare
1★ official rating · 170 beds
Official inspection rating - Plymouth Harborside Healthcare
1★ official rating · 101 beds
Official inspection rating - Wedgemere Healthcare
1★ official rating · 94 beds
Official inspection rating - Westborough Healthcare
2★ official rating · 117 beds
Official inspection rating - West Newton Healthcare
2★ official rating · 123 beds
Official inspection rating - Hermitage Healthcare (the)
2★ official rating · 101 beds
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Frequently asked questions about Next Step Healthcare
- How many nursing homes does Next Step Healthcare operate?
- Next Step Healthcare operates 14 nursing homes across 1 state with about 1,667 licensed beds in total.
- What states does Next Step Healthcare operate in?
- Next Step Healthcare runs nursing homes in Massachusetts. Its largest presence is in Massachusetts.
- Is Next Step Healthcare a good nursing home group?
- Across 14 rated homes, Next Step Healthcare averages 1.8★ on official inspection ratings — below the roughly 3.0★ national average. 7% of its rated homes earn 4★ or better, while 86% sit at 1–2★. That’s below the national average, so it pays to look closely at the specific home you’re considering rather than the group as a whole.
- Where is Next Step Healthcare headquartered?
- Next Step Healthcare is headquartered in Woburn, Massachusetts.
- How are these ratings determined?
- The ratings shown are official government inspection ratings. They combine on-site health inspections, staffing levels, and clinical quality measures into an overall score from 1 to 5 stars for each home — the same official data families and regulators use.