FPoor · score 14/100 · #325 of 340 in Massachusetts
Norwood Healthcare
460 Washington Street, Norwood, MA 02062 · 170 certified beds · For profit - Limited Liability company
Staffing 3.5 nurse hours per resident-daybottom quarter in Massachusetts
19 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 253)bottom quarter
$110,264 in fines in 3 years
Why Norwood Healthcare is graded F
Each metric below is percentile-ranked against Massachusetts nursing homes in the same size band (large, 170 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.
Norwood Healthcare at a Glance
F
14/100
Nurse staffing · weight 30Total nurse hours per resident per day, as reported to CMS (PBJ). Raw: 3.48 h.
25<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: 253.
2<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: 2.
18<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Penalties · weight 15Fines and payment denials in the last three years. Raw: $110,264 fines, 0 denials.
12<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.
1/5Data: CMS Care Compare, as of Aug 1, 2026 · graded Sep 11, 2026 · peer group: Massachusetts, large facilities · CMS record 225343 · How we grade.
Facility details
Address460 Washington Street, Norwood, MA 02062
Phone7874448383
CountyNorfolk
OwnershipFor profit - Limited Liability company
Certified beds170
AcceptsMedicare Medicaid
Special Focus FacilityYes — CMS oversight programme
Higher-graded nursing homes nearby
1
Ellis Nursing Home (The) - Norwood, MA · 191 beds
- Staffing 3.9 nurse hours per resident-day — above median in Massachusetts
- 4 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 20) — above median
2
Victoria Haven Nursing Facility - Norwood, MA · 31 beds
- Staffing 4.6 nurse hours per resident-day — above median in Massachusetts
- 17 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 144) — bottom quarter
3
Charlwell House Health And Rehabilitation - Norwood, MA · 124 beds
- Staffing 3.4 nurse hours per resident-day — bottom quarter in Massachusetts
- 13 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 68) — bottom quarter
A grade is a shortlist tool, not medical or legal advice. Visit the facility, ask for the latest survey report, and talk to residents' families before choosing.