Nursing homes in Norwood, MA
Norwood, MA has 4 Medicare-certified nursing homes. 1 has a 5-star overall rating, and 3 have been fined in the last three years.
Medicare data updated October 2026. Sorted by Medicare's overall rating.
| Nursing home | Overall rating | Health inspections | Staffing | Quality measures | Beds | Fines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Ellis Nursing Home135 Ellis Avenue · For profit - Limited Liability company | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | 191 | 1 ($57,158) |
| Victoria Haven Nursing Facility137 Nichols Street · For profit - Corporation | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | 31 | 1 ($40,641) |
| Charlwell House Health and Rehabilitation305 Walpole Street · For profit - Limited Liability company | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | 124 | None |
| Norwood Healthcare460 Washington Street · For profit - Limited Liability companySpecial Focus Facility candidate | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | 170 | 5 ($110,264) |
How to read the ratings. Medicare's overall rating starts from the health inspection rating, which compares each home with others in Massachusetts, then moves up or down a star for very high or very low staffing and quality measure ratings. Ratings are one source among several: Medicare suggests visiting too. How to read a nursing home's star ratings
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Recent inspection problems in Norwood
Citations from each home's latest standard inspection and from complaint inspections in the last three years, newest first. What an inspection citation means
- Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.May 14, 2026 · The Ellis Nursing Home · F0604 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.May 14, 2026 · The Ellis Nursing Home · F0842 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide or obtain x-rays/tests when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.May 5, 2026 · Norwood Healthcare · F0777 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.February 9, 2026 · Norwood Healthcare · F0628 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.February 9, 2026 · Norwood Healthcare · F0805 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Some
- Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.February 9, 2026 · Norwood Healthcare · F0865 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.February 9, 2026 · Norwood Healthcare · F0867 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterlyFebruary 9, 2026 · Norwood Healthcare · F0868 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.February 9, 2026 · Norwood Healthcare · F0944 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.February 9, 2026 · Norwood Healthcare · F0565 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
Questions about nursing homes in Norwood
Which nursing home in Norwood has the highest Medicare rating?
The Ellis Nursing Home has the highest overall rating in Norwood: 5 stars out of 5.
How many nursing homes in Norwood have been fined?
3 of the 4 have been fined in the last three years, $208,063 in all. The most was $110,264, at Norwood Healthcare.
Does Medicare flag any nursing homes in Norwood?
Norwood Healthcare is a Special Focus Facility candidate. Medicare marks homes with a history of serious problems and homes recently cited for abuse.
Which nursing home in Norwood is the largest?
The Ellis Nursing Home, with 191 certified beds.
Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.