BGood · score 67/100 · #80 of 340 in Massachusetts
Ellis Nursing Home (The)
135 Ellis Avenue, Norwood, MA 02062 · 191 certified beds · For profit - Limited Liability company
Staffing 3.9 nurse hours per resident-dayabove median in Massachusetts
4 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 20)above median
$57,158 in fines in 3 years
Why Ellis Nursing Home (The) is graded B
Each metric below is percentile-ranked against Massachusetts nursing homes in the same size band (large, 191 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.
Ellis Nursing Home (The) at a Glance
B
67/100
Nurse staffing · weight 30Total nurse hours per resident per day, as reported to CMS (PBJ). Raw: 3.85 h.
70<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: 20.
69<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: $57,158 fines, 0 denials.
20<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 225211 · How we grade.
Facility details
Address135 Ellis Avenue, Norwood, MA 02062
Phone7819492310
CountyNorfolk
OwnershipFor profit - Limited Liability company
Certified beds191
AcceptsMedicare Medicaid
Special Focus FacilityNo
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