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.
April 22, 2024
Tag F0756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 21, 2024.
April 22, 2024
Tag F0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 21, 2024.
April 22, 2024
Tag F0881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 21, 2024.
October 19, 2023
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 4, 2023.
August 16, 2023
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 September 28, 2023.
December 16, 2022
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 January 20, 2023.
December 16, 2022
Tag F0563Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 20, 2023.
December 16, 2022
Tag F0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 20, 2023.
December 16, 2022
Tag F0881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 20, 2023.
December 16, 2022
Tag F0909Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 20, 2023.
December 16, 2022
Tag F0655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 24, 2023.
December 16, 2022
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected February 20, 2023.
December 16, 2022
Tag F0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 20, 2023.
December 16, 2022
Tag F0886Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 24, 2023.
December 16, 2022
Tag F0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 24, 2023.
December 16, 2022
Tag F0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 20, 2023.
December 16, 2022
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 24, 2023.
December 16, 2022
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 January 20, 2023.
December 16, 2022
Tag F0700Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 20, 2023.
December 16, 2022
Tag F0883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 20, 2023.
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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