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Ellis Nursing Home (the), Norwood, MA: 5 star rating, fined $57,158 across 1 fine

Ellis Nursing Home (the) in Norwood, MA is owned by 2 individuals whom CMS lists (names not shown), is rated 5 of 5 stars by Medicare, and was fined $57,158 across 1 fine in the three years to October 1, 2026. CMS lists 26 health citations from inspections in that time, the latest survey on May 14, 2026, and 1 of them found actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

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Address
135 Ellis Avenue, Norwood, MA 02062
Overall rating
5 of 5 stars
Health inspection rating
4 of 5
Staffing rating
3 of 5
Quality measure rating
5 of 5
Certified beds
191
Residents per day
134 on average
Ownership type
For profit, limited liability company
Legal business name
Ellis Nursing Home Inc
Fines
$57,158 across 1 fine, three years to October 1, 2026
Payment denials
0
Health citations
26, of which 1 with actual harm or immediate jeopardy
Latest survey
May 14, 2026
CMS Certification Number
225211
On Care Compare
Medicare Care Compare

Fines and payment denials

Every fine and payment denial CMS lists for this facility in the three years, newest first.

DateTypeFine amountDenial startsDenial daysSource
April 22, 2024Fine$57,158Not listeddata.cms.gov

Recent health citations

Citations from health inspections, newest first.

Survey dateTagWhat CMS citedScope and severityStatusCorrected onSource
May 14, 2026F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 9, 2026data.cms.gov
May 14, 2026F604Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 9, 2026data.cms.gov
January 15, 2026F919Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmPast noncomplianceDecember 10, 2025data.cms.gov
September 2, 2025F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedOctober 2, 2025data.cms.gov
May 20, 2025F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 13, 2025data.cms.gov
May 20, 2025F604Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmPast noncomplianceMay 9, 2025data.cms.gov
April 29, 2025F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 6, 2025data.cms.gov
April 29, 2025F840Employ 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: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 6, 2025data.cms.gov
April 29, 2025F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 6, 2025data.cms.gov
April 29, 2025F712Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.B: pattern, minimal harm potentialCorrectedJune 6, 2025data.cms.gov
April 29, 2025F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 6, 2025data.cms.gov
April 22, 2024F688Provide 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: isolated, actual harmCorrectedMay 21, 2024data.cms.gov
April 22, 2024F881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 21, 2024data.cms.gov
April 22, 2024F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 21, 2024data.cms.gov
April 22, 2024F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 21, 2024data.cms.gov
April 22, 2024F758Implement 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: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 21, 2024data.cms.gov
April 22, 2024F757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 21, 2024data.cms.gov
April 22, 2024F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 21, 2024data.cms.gov
April 22, 2024F712Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 21, 2024data.cms.gov
April 22, 2024F685Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 21, 2024data.cms.gov
April 22, 2024F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 21, 2024data.cms.gov
April 22, 2024F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 21, 2024data.cms.gov
April 22, 2024F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 21, 2024data.cms.gov
April 22, 2024F585Honor 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: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 29, 2024data.cms.gov
April 22, 2024F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 21, 2024data.cms.gov
October 19, 2023F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedNovember 4, 2023data.cms.gov

Owners and managers

Organizations CMS lists as owners or managers of this facility, as CMS names them. CMS also lists 8 individual or personal trusts (2 owners, 2 managers, 4 officers, directors or trustees). Their names are not shown on this page.

OrganizationRoleShareSinceSource
A. Franchi Contractors, Inc.Operational or managerial controlNot listedFebruary 16, 1988data.cms.gov

Also on SpecStream

Updated November 7, 2026. Read from CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing homes. Open data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (US government work). Fines and citations are as CMS lists them on the date this page was read and can change after an appeal. The CMS files are joined on the CMS Certification Number. CMS gives owners no ID, so an owner page groups facilities by the owner name as CMS spells it. Names of individual owners and managers are not shown. This page uses CMS data and is not endorsed or certified by CMS. Free to reuse with credit to SpecStream under CC BY 4.0. Spot a wrong value? Write to [email protected] with the link to this page.