Ellis Nursing Home (The)
Norwood, MA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 225211) · 191 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $57,158
Phone: (781) 949-2310 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Ellis Nursing Home (The) in Norwood, MA has a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Massachusetts state average of 3.04. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Ellis Nursing Home (The) reports total nurse staffing of 3.85 hours per resident per day, including 0.60 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 42.0%.
CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $57,158.00 for Ellis Nursing Home (The), with no payment denials on record. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is indicated in the available CMS data for this facility.
About this facility
Ellis Nursing Home (The) is a for-profit (limited liability company) nursing facility in Norwood, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since July 1975. The facility maintains 191 certified beds with an average of 140.5 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Ellis Nursing Home (The) holds an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, which is above the Massachusetts state average of 3.04. Its component ratings are: health inspection 4 stars, quality measures 5 stars, and staffing 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse staffing of 3.85 hours per resident per day, including 0.60 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 42.0%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $57,158.00 for this facility. There are no payment denials on record. No abuse icon is indicated in the provided data, and no Special Focus Facility status is noted for this facility.
No chain affiliation is indicated in the provided data. CMS data also indicates no change in ownership within the last 12 months, so the current ratings reflect the current operator.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly on Care Compare or by contacting the facility.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Ellis Nursing Home (The) has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Massachusetts state average of 3.04.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
CMS reports 3.85 total nurse hours per resident per day (0.60 RN hours) and a staffing turnover rate of 42.0%, with a staffing rating of 3 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $57,158.00, with no payment denials on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Ellis Nursing Home (The) has 191 certified beds and an average of 140.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit limited liability company; no chain affiliation is indicated in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on July 1, 1975.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Ellis Nursing Home (The) scores 5, 4, 3, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided CMS data does not specify service lines such as short-term rehabilitation; contact the facility at 7819492310 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 7819492310 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/225211?state=MA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.