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Urgent care in Massachusetts

1,182urgent care centers across 261 cities in Massachusetts. 2 list 24-hour service. Browse by city below to find a clinic, view hours, and get directions.

Massachusetts at a glance

  • 1,182urgent care centers
  • 261cities with listings
  • 2list 24-hour hours
  • 19%are in the 10 largest cities

The 10 cities with the most listings

  1. Boston67 urgent care centers
  2. Worcester22 urgent care centers
  3. Quincy22 urgent care centers
  4. Brockton20 urgent care centers
  5. Springfield19 urgent care centers
  6. Northampton18 urgent care centers
  7. Waltham16 urgent care centers
  8. Cambridge15 urgent care centers
  9. Pittsfield14 urgent care centers
  10. Fall River13 urgent care centers

Counts come from our listings and the hours each listing publishes; the full city list is below.

Urgent care by city in Massachusetts

261 cities, most listings first. Showing the first 60.

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About urgent care in Massachusetts

Massachusetts is served by 1,182 urgent care centers and walk-in clinics listed on UCL, spread across 261 cities. These facilities provide non-emergency, outpatient care on a walk-in basis with no appointment needed.

Most Massachusetts urgent care centers handle non-life-threatening illnesses and injuries for adults and children: fevers, sprains, lacerations, infections, sports physicals, X-rays, lab tests, and minor procedures. Centers in larger cities often have on-site labs and imaging, while smaller community clinics offer more limited services.

UCL listed clinics in Massachusetts do not replace a primary care physician or a hospital's emergency department. They fill the gap between the two: care that can't wait for a doctor's appointment but isn't life-threatening. For chest pain, difficulty breathing, severe bleeding, sudden weakness, or any potentially life-threatening symptom, call 911.

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Frequently asked questions

How many urgent care centers are in Massachusetts?

Massachusetts has 1,182 urgent care centers listed on UCL across 261 cities.

Are there 24-hour urgent care centers in Massachusetts?

Yes. 2 facilities list 24-hour service across Massachusetts. Open any city above to see which centers in that area are open around the clock.

Which cities in Massachusetts have the most urgent care centers?

The top 5 cities by facility count in Massachusetts are Boston, Worcester, Quincy, Brockton, Springfield. Boston alone has 67 urgent care centers.

What does urgent care cost in Massachusetts?

A basic urgent care visit is typically billed $229–$445 before insurance (FAIR Health's 2023 regional averages); tests and procedures add to that. Many clinics offer a lower self-pay price, so ask first. With insurance, you usually pay your plan's urgent care copay, often $25–$75.

When should I go to urgent care vs the ER in Massachusetts?

Go to urgent care for non-life-threatening illness or injury: fevers, sprains, infections, minor cuts, mild asthma, UTIs, flu, rashes. Go to the ER for chest pain, severe abdominal pain, difficulty breathing, sudden weakness or numbness, severe head injury, heavy bleeding, severe burns, or any potentially life-threatening symptom. When in doubt with a serious symptom, call 911.

Do urgent care centers in Massachusetts accept walk-ins?

Most urgent care centers in Massachusetts accept walk-in patients without an appointment. Some offer optional online check-in to reduce wait time. Each facility's policy is listed on its individual page.