The Ellis Nursing Home
135 Ellis Avenue, Norwood, MA 02062 · (781) 949-2310
For profit - Limited Liability company · 191 certified beds
The Ellis Nursing Home has a 5-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in May 2026, found 2 citations (the Massachusetts average is 6.8). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $57,158 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on May 14, 2026 found 2 citations. 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 · 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 · F0842 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 4 citations.
- Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.January 15, 2026 · F0919 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.September 2, 2025 · F0658 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.May 20, 2025 · F0604 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.May 20, 2025 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $57,158April 22, 2024
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Massachusetts average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.85 | 3.86 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.60 | 0.65 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.02 | 0.95 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.24 | 2.25 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 42% | 38.2% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 191 |
| Average residents per day | 140.5 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Victoria Haven Nursing Facility Norwood · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Charlwell House Health and Rehabilitation Norwood · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Norwood Healthcare Norwood · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Alliance Health at Braintree Braintree · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- John Scott House Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Braintree · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
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