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Ellis Nursing Home (the)
135 Ellis Avenue, Norwood, MA 02062
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.
Ellis Nursing Home (the), in Norwood, Massachusetts, is certified for 191 beds under for-profit, limited liability company ownership.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the Massachusetts median of 3; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 3 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 27 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (4, 7, 16 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 14.1 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 21.7.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $57K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.9 hours per resident per day (0.6 RN), close to the Massachusetts median of 3.7; nursing staff turnover is 42.0%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Norfolk Co. median | Massachusetts median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 27 | 29 | 27 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 14.1 | 22.6 | 21.7 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.9 | 3.8 | 3.7 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 42.0% | 31.4% | 37.7% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $57,158 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (33 in the county, 341 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: Massachusetts average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 14 May 2026, 29 Apr 2025.
Severity mix: G ×1 D ×19 E ×6 B ×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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 May 2026 | F0604 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | E | Standard survey | 9 Jun 2026 |
| 14 May 2026 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 9 Jun 2026 |
| 15 Jan 2026 | F0919 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Dec 2025 |
| 2 Sep 2025 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 Oct 2025 |
| 20 May 2025 | F0604 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 May 2025 |
| 20 May 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 Jun 2025 |
| 29 Apr 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 6 Jun 2025 |
| 29 Apr 2025 | 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 | 6 Jun 2025 |
| 29 Apr 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 6 Jun 2025 |
| 29 Apr 2025 | F0840 | Employ or obtain outside professional resources to provide services in the nursing home when the facility does not employ a qualified professional to furnish a required service. | D | Standard survey | 6 Jun 2025 |
| 29 Apr 2025 | F0712 | Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits. | B | Standard survey | 6 Jun 2025 |
| 22 Apr 2024 | 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. | G | Standard survey | 21 May 2024 |
| 22 Apr 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Standard survey | 21 May 2024 |
| 22 Apr 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 21 May 2024 |
| 22 Apr 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 21 May 2024 |
| 22 Apr 2024 | F0881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | E | Standard survey | 21 May 2024 |
| 22 Apr 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 21 May 2024 |
| 22 Apr 2024 | F0585 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | D | Standard survey | 29 May 2024 |
| 22 Apr 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 21 May 2024 |
| 22 Apr 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 21 May 2024 |
| 22 Apr 2024 | F0685 | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | D | Standard survey | 21 May 2024 |
| 22 Apr 2024 | F0712 | Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits. | D | Standard survey | 21 May 2024 |
| 22 Apr 2024 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard survey | 21 May 2024 |
| 22 Apr 2024 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 21 May 2024 |
| 22 Apr 2024 | F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D | Standard survey | 21 May 2024 |
| 19 Oct 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Infection control inspection | 4 Nov 2023 |
| 16 Aug 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 | Complaint investigation | 28 Sep 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Apr 2024 | Fine | $57,158 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Massachusetts average. Turnover: nursing staff 42.0%, RNs 73.3%; — administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Massachusetts median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 15.4% | 15.4% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.1% | 3.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 10.3% | 14.4% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 2.4% | 3.8% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 11.3% | 19.6% | 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: Ellis Nursing Home Inc.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. Franchi Contractors, Inc. | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/16/1988 |
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 Norfolk County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance Health At Braintree | Braintree | 101 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 25 Jul 2024 |
| Copley At Stoughton Nursing Care Center | Stoughton | 123 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 22 | 17.9 | — | 14 Jan 2026 |
| Dwyer Home | Weymouth | 50 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 8.0 | — | 12 Dec 2023 |
| John Scott House Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | Braintree | 138 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 24 | 17.4 | — | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Newbridge On the Charles Skilled Nursing Facility | Dedham | 48 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 2.1 | — | 13 May 2026 |
| South Cove Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | Quincy | 141 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 16 | 11.3 | — | 31 Jul 2024 |
| Thomas Upham House | Medfield | 42 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 11 | 26.2 | — | 20 Nov 2025 |
| Adviniacare Newton Wellesley | Wellesley | 110 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 43 | 39.1 | $132K | 31 Dec 2025 |
All 33 facilities in Norfolk County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Ellis Nursing Home (the) been cited for?
27 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Massachusetts median is 27 per facility.
Has Ellis Nursing Home (the) been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $57K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Ellis Nursing Home (the) compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.9 hours per resident per day against a Massachusetts median of 3.7 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Ellis Nursing Home (the)?
Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include A. Franchi Contractors, Inc.. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Ellis Nursing Home (the) last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 14 May 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 14 May 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.