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Buckingham At Norwood, The
100 Mcclellan Street, Norwood, NJ 07648
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Buckingham At Norwood, The is a For-profit, limited liability company nursing home in Norwood, New Jersey, certified for 240 beds and caring for about 180 residents a day.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the New Jersey median of 4; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 2 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 25 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (6, 15, 4 by cycle, most recent first), 2 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 10.4 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 15.2.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $76K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.2 hours per resident per day (0.5 RN), close to the New Jersey median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 39.1%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Bergen Co. median | New Jersey median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 3 | 4 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 25 | 22 | 21 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 10.4 | 14.8 | 15.2 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.2 | 3.7 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.5 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 39.1% | 30.4% | 38.9% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $76,226 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (29 in the county, 348 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: New Jersey average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 2 Apr 2026, 7 Nov 2024.
Severity mix: J ×1 L ×1 D ×18 E ×4 F ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Apr 2026 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Complaint investigation | 2 May 2026 |
| 2 Apr 2026 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 2 May 2026 |
| 2 Apr 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 2 May 2026 |
| 2 Apr 2026 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 2 May 2026 |
| 2 Apr 2026 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 2 May 2026 |
| 2 Apr 2026 | F0836 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 30 Apr 2026 |
| 7 Nov 2024 | F0728 | Ensure that nurse aides who have worked more than 4 months, are trained and competent; and nurse aides who have worked less than 4 months are enrolled in appropriate training. | L | Standard survey | 6 Dec 2024 |
| 7 Nov 2024 | F0868 | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly | F | Standard survey | 6 Dec 2024 |
| 7 Nov 2024 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | E | Standard survey | 6 Dec 2024 |
| 7 Nov 2024 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E | Standard survey | 6 Dec 2024 |
| 7 Nov 2024 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | E | Standard survey | 6 Dec 2024 |
| 7 Nov 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 1 Dec 2024 |
| 7 Nov 2024 | F0640 | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | D | Standard survey | 6 Dec 2024 |
| 7 Nov 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 6 Dec 2024 |
| 7 Nov 2024 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 1 Dec 2024 |
| 7 Nov 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 6 Dec 2024 |
| 7 Nov 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 1 Dec 2024 |
| 7 Nov 2024 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | D | Standard survey | 1 Dec 2024 |
| 7 Nov 2024 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | D | Standard survey | 1 Dec 2024 |
| 7 Nov 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 1 Dec 2024 |
| 7 Nov 2024 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 6 Dec 2024 |
| 14 Jul 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | J | Standard survey | 10 Aug 2023 |
| 14 Jul 2023 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 31 Jul 2023 |
| 14 Jul 2023 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 31 Jul 2023 |
| 14 Jul 2023 | F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 31 Jul 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Nov 2024 | Fine | $76,226 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the New Jersey average. Turnover: nursing staff 39.1%, RNs 42.4%; — administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | New Jersey median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 3.4% | 7.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 4.4% | 2.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 4.0% | 6.6% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 5.1% | 4.8% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 17.7% | 11.8% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, limited liability company. Legal business name: Buckingham At Norwood Care And Rehabilitation Center Llc. Chain: Excelcare (8 facilities).
No organisations are listed in the CMS ownership record for this facility.
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Bergen County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Careone At Valley | Westwood | 98 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 8.2 | — | 24 Apr 2026 |
| Emerson Health Care Center | Emerson | 155 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 3.2 | — | 13 Feb 2023 |
| Family of Caring Healthcare At Ridgewood | Ridgewood | 96 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 16 | 16.7 | — | 5 May 2025 |
| New Jersey Veterans Memorial Home At Paramus | Paramus | 336 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 2.1 | — | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Woodcliff Lake Health & Rehabilitation Center | Woodcliff Lake | 114 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 6.1 | — | 6 May 2025 |
| Actors Fund Home | Englewood | 107 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 15 | 14.0 | — | 24 Jul 2025 |
| Allendale Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center | Allendale | 120 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 23 | 19.2 | — | 25 Nov 2025 |
| Atlas Rehabilitation and Healthcare At Maywood | Maywood | 120 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 18 | 15.0 | — | 11 Aug 2025 |
All 29 facilities in Bergen County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Buckingham At Norwood, The been cited for?
25 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 2 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The New Jersey median is 21 per facility.
Has Buckingham At Norwood, The been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $76K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Buckingham At Norwood, The compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.2 hours per resident per day against a New Jersey median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Buckingham At Norwood, The?
It is part of the Excelcare chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Buckingham At Norwood, The last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 2 Apr 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 2 Apr 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.