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Norwood Healthcare, Norwood, MA: 1 star rating, fined $96,471 across 4 fines
Norwood Healthcare in Norwood, MA is run by 460 Washington Street Operator LLC, with no owner listed in the CMS ownership file, is rated 1 of 5 stars by Medicare, and was fined $96,471 across 4 fines in the three years to October 1, 2026. CMS lists 44 health citations from inspections in that time, the latest survey on May 5, 2026, and 5 of them found actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
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- Address
- 460 Washington Street, Norwood, MA 02062
- Overall rating
- 1 of 5 stars
- Health inspection rating
- 1 of 5
- Staffing rating
- 4 of 5
- Quality measure rating
- 1 of 5
- Certified beds
- 170
- Residents per day
- 112 on average
- Ownership type
- For profit, limited liability company
- Legal business name
- 460 Washington Street Operator LLC
- Chain
- Next Step Healthcare, 14 facilities
- Special focus
- Special focus candidate
- Fines
- $96,471 across 4 fines, three years to October 1, 2026
- Payment denials
- 0
- Health citations
- 44, of which 5 with actual harm or immediate jeopardy
- Latest survey
- May 5, 2026
- CMS Certification Number
- 225343
- 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.
| Date | Type | Fine amount | Denial starts | Denial days | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 9, 2026 | Fine | $15,330 | Not listed | data.cms.gov | |
| February 9, 2026 | Fine | $8,281 | Not listed | data.cms.gov | |
| October 30, 2024 | Fine | $56,789 | Not listed | data.cms.gov | |
| May 9, 2024 | Fine | $16,071 | Not listed | data.cms.gov |
Recent health citations
Citations from health inspections, newest first.
| Survey date | Tag | What CMS cited | Scope and severity | Status | Corrected on | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 5, 2026 | F777 | Provide or obtain x-rays/tests when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | May 19, 2026 | data.cms.gov |
| February 9, 2026 | F689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J: isolated, immediate jeopardy | Corrected | February 6, 2026 | data.cms.gov |
| February 9, 2026 | F656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | J: isolated, immediate jeopardy | Corrected | February 6, 2026 | data.cms.gov |
| February 9, 2026 | F944 | Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program. | F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | February 27, 2026 | data.cms.gov |
| February 9, 2026 | F881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | February 25, 2026 | data.cms.gov |
| February 9, 2026 | F868 | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly | F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | February 27, 2026 | data.cms.gov |
| February 9, 2026 | F867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | February 27, 2026 | data.cms.gov |
| February 9, 2026 | F865 | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. | F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | February 27, 2026 | data.cms.gov |
| February 9, 2026 | F812 | Procure 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 harm | Corrected | February 25, 2026 | data.cms.gov |
| February 9, 2026 | F805 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | B: pattern, minimal harm potential | Corrected | February 25, 2026 | data.cms.gov |
| February 9, 2026 | F756 | Ensure 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 harm | Corrected | February 25, 2026 | data.cms.gov |
| February 9, 2026 | F685 | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | February 25, 2026 | data.cms.gov |
| February 9, 2026 | F658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | February 25, 2026 | data.cms.gov |
| February 9, 2026 | F628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | B: pattern, minimal harm potential | Corrected | February 25, 2026 | data.cms.gov |
| February 9, 2026 | F605 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | February 25, 2026 | data.cms.gov |
| February 9, 2026 | F585 | 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. | E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | February 25, 2026 | data.cms.gov |
| February 9, 2026 | F565 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. | E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | February 25, 2026 | data.cms.gov |
| February 9, 2026 | F553 | Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | February 25, 2026 | data.cms.gov |
| November 17, 2025 | F658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | November 19, 2025 | data.cms.gov |
| February 11, 2025 | F656 | Develop 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 harm | Corrected | March 11, 2025 | data.cms.gov |
| February 11, 2025 | F610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | March 11, 2025 | data.cms.gov |
| February 11, 2025 | F609 | Timely 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 harm | Corrected | March 11, 2025 | data.cms.gov |
| February 11, 2025 | F559 | Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | March 11, 2025 | data.cms.gov |
| October 30, 2024 | F880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | December 13, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| October 30, 2024 | F850 | Hire a qualified full-time social worker in a facility with more than 120 beds. | F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | December 4, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| October 30, 2024 | F842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | December 10, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| October 30, 2024 | F812 | Procure 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 harm | Corrected | December 4, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| October 30, 2024 | F761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | December 13, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| October 30, 2024 | F699 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | December 4, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| October 30, 2024 | F695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | December 13, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| October 30, 2024 | F690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | December 13, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| October 30, 2024 | F689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | December 13, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| October 30, 2024 | F684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | December 4, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| October 30, 2024 | F658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | December 13, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| October 30, 2024 | F656 | Develop 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 harm | Corrected | December 13, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| October 30, 2024 | F625 | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. | B: pattern, minimal harm potential | Corrected | December 4, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| October 30, 2024 | F623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | B: pattern, minimal harm potential | Corrected | December 4, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| October 30, 2024 | F584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | December 4, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| October 30, 2024 | F580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | December 4, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| October 30, 2024 | F551 | Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights. | E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | December 10, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| May 9, 2024 | F689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J: isolated, immediate jeopardy | Past noncompliance | May 6, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| May 9, 2024 | F656 | Develop 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 harm | Corrected | May 17, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| October 11, 2023 | F689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J: isolated, immediate jeopardy | Corrected | October 9, 2023 | data.cms.gov |
| October 11, 2023 | F656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | J: isolated, immediate jeopardy | Corrected | October 9, 2023 | data.cms.gov |
Owners and managers
Organizations CMS lists as owners or managers of this facility, as CMS names them. CMS also lists 6 individual or personal trusts (2 managers, 2 officers, directors or trustees, 2 other disclosable parties). Their names are not shown on this page.
| Organization | Role | Share | Since | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Next Step Healthcare LLC | Operational or managerial control | Not listed | September 1, 2017 | data.cms.gov |
| Next Step Healthcare LLC | Additional disclosable party | Not listed | July 1, 2025 | data.cms.gov |
Also on SpecStream
- All nursing homes in Massachusetts
- Every nursing home Next Step Healthcare LLC owns or manages
- This facility on Medicare Care Compare
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.