C

ELLIS NURSING HOME (THE)

135 ELLIS AVENUE, NORWOOD, MA 02062
Score: 64 / 100

Ellis Nursing Home (The) is an average performer in CMS ratings, earning a C grade with a score of 64/100. Located in Norwood, Massachusetts, the facility meets baseline standards across most quality metrics.

Staffing at Ellis Nursing Home (The) is near the national average, with 3.56 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent inspections identified 44 deficiencies at Ellis Nursing Home (The). While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 32 / 40 pts
4 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 15 / 25 pts
3 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 12 / 20 pts
3 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 15 / 15 pts
5 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.56 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.70 0.7 Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.74 0.7 Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.12 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.34 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.54 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

44
Total Deficiencies
Jan 14, 2026
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 1 Minor 🟠 43 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0919 Severity D
    Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
    Jan 14, 2026 · Environmental Deficiencies
  • Tag 0658 Severity D
    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    Sep 1, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0604 Severity D
    Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
    May 19, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0609 Severity D
    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
    May 19, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0880 Severity E
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    Apr 28, 2025 · Infection Control Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 1.7% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 1.1% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 18.5% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 1.8% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 21.1% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 5.3% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 12.3% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $57,158

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of C is based on a score of 64 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 4★ → 32 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 3★ → 15 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 3★ → 12 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 5★ → 15 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -5 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Certified Beds
191
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Apr 28, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
9