Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Ellis Nursing Home (The)
135 Ellis Avenue · Norwood, MA 02062 · 191 certified beds
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About Ellis Nursing Home (The)
Ellis Nursing Home (The) is a nursing home in Norwood, Massachusetts. Its capacity is 191 beds, above the Norfolk County median of 120 for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator and is part of A. Franchi Contractors, INC. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 44 citations, the most recent on January 15, 2026. CMS also lists 1 fine or payment denial against it. Nurse staffing averages 3.89 hours per resident per day. It is one of 4 nursing homes listed in Norwood. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
Overall
5.0Staffing
3.0Quality measures
5.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (44)
Records from December 2022 to January 2026.
January 15, 2026
Tag F0919Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 10, 2025.
September 2, 2025
Tag F0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 2, 2025.
May 20, 2025
Tag F0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 13, 2025.
May 20, 2025
Tag F0604Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 9, 2025.
April 29, 2025
Tag F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 6, 2025.
April 29, 2025
Tag F0712Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
Severity B: pattern, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm. Corrected June 6, 2025.
April 29, 2025
Tag F0840Employ 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.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 6, 2025.
April 29, 2025
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 6, 2025.
April 29, 2025
Tag F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 6, 2025.
April 22, 2024
Tag F0712Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 21, 2024.
April 22, 2024
Tag F0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 21, 2024.
April 22, 2024
Tag F0758Implement 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 l….
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 21, 2024.
April 22, 2024
Tag F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 21, 2024.
April 22, 2024
Tag F0685Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 21, 2024.
April 22, 2024
Tag F0757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 21, 2024.
April 22, 2024
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 21, 2024.
April 22, 2024
Tag F0585Honor 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.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 29, 2024.
April 22, 2024
Tag F0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 21, 2024.
April 22, 2024
Tag F0688Provide 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.
Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected May 21, 2024.
April 22, 2024
Tag F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 21, 2024.
Penalties (1)
Total fines: $57,158
April 22, 2024 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $57,158 against this nursing home on April 22, 2024.
Staffing
3.89 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, up from 3.35 in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
For profit
- Parent company: A. Franchi Contractors, INC.
Typical cost
CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025
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