AExcellent · score 82/100 · #21 of 340 in Massachusetts
Southwood At Norwell Nursing Ctr
501 Cordwainer Drive, Norwell, MA 02061 · 142 certified beds · For profit - Partnership
Staffing 4.0 nurse hours per resident-daytop quarter in Massachusetts
2 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 8)top quarter
No fines or payment denials in 3 years
Why Southwood At Norwell Nursing Ctr is graded A
Each metric below is percentile-ranked against Massachusetts nursing homes in the same size band (large, 142 beds), then weighted. The score is the weighted sum; A ≥ 72, B ≥ 58, C ≥ 42, D ≥ 28, F below. Nothing here can be edited or paid for.
Southwood At Norwell Nursing Ctr at a Glance
A
82/100
Nurse staffing · weight 30Total nurse hours per resident per day, as reported to CMS (PBJ). Raw: 3.99 h.
77<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Health inspections · weight 30Health deficiencies cited at the last standard survey and complaint surveys, weighted by severity. Raw: 8.
84<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Quality measures · weight 25CMS quality-measure rating: falls, pressure ulcers, rehospitalisation, antipsychotic use. Raw: 5.
91<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Penalties · weight 15Fines and payment denials in the last three years. Raw: $0 fines, 0 denials.
76<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>CMS overall star ratingMedicare's own 1–5 rating, shown for reference; not part of our grade.
5/5Data: CMS Care Compare, as of Aug 1, 2026 · graded Sep 11, 2026 · peer group: Massachusetts, large facilities · CMS record 225597 · How we grade.
Facility details
Address501 Cordwainer Drive, Norwell, MA 02061
Phone7819827450
CountyPlymouth
OwnershipFor profit - Partnership
Certified beds142
AcceptsMedicare Medicaid
Special Focus FacilityNo
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