The Buckingham at Norwood
100 McClellan Street, Norwood, NJ 07648 · (201) 768-6222
For profit - Limited Liability company · 240 certified beds
The Buckingham at Norwood has a 2-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in April 2026, found 6 citations (the New Jersey average is 8.6). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $76,226 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. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below 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. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on April 2, 2026 found 6 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.April 2, 2026 · F0755 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.April 2, 2026 · F0558 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.April 2, 2026 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.April 2, 2026 · F0692 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.April 2, 2026 · F0695 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards.April 2, 2026 · F0836 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 1 citation.
- Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.April 2, 2026 · F0755 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $76,226November 7, 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 | New Jersey average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.21 | 3.85 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.52 | 0.68 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.80 | 0.93 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 1.89 | 2.23 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 39.1% | 39.7% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 240 |
| Average residents per day | 179.5 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Allendale Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center Allendale · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Careone at Cresskill Cresskill · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Emerson Health Care Center Emerson · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Actors Fund Home Englewood · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Complete Care at Inglemoor, LLC Englewood · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from The Buckingham at Norwood on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.