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HomeNew JerseyBuckingham at Norwood, the

Buckingham at Norwood, the

100 Mcclellan Street, Norwood, NJ 076482017686222
1/5Much Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
1/5
Staffing
2/5
Quality
3/5
Beds
240
certified
Special Focus Facility: SFF Candidate
2 fine(s) totaling $101,674

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 1/5 stars (below average)

• Has 240 certified beds with an average of 168.5 residents per day (70% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 15 deficiencies (inspected Nov 7, 2024)

• Has been fined a total of $101,674 across 2 fine(s)

• Total nursing staff: 3.29 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 27.2%

• Part of the Excelcare chain (9 facilities)

Buckingham at Norwood, the is a 1-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Norwood, New Jersey with 240 certified beds. It has been operating since 1990. The facility scored below average compared to New Jersey facilities.

Beds
240
Avg Residents/Day
168.5
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Feb 16, 1990
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Bergen
Last Inspection
Nov 7, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
15
Weighted Score
317.8
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (24)

F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Nov 7, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0607Potential for Harm

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Survey: Nov 7, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0640Potential for Harm

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

Survey: Nov 7, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Nov 7, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: Nov 7, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0658Potential for Harm

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Survey: Nov 7, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Nov 7, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0695Potential for Harm

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Survey: Nov 7, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0725Potential for Harm

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Survey: Nov 7, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0728Immediate Jeopardy

Ensure that nurse aides who have worked more than 4 months, are trained and competent; and nurse aides who have worked less than 4 months are enrolled in appropriate training.

Survey: Nov 7, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0732Potential for Harm

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Survey: Nov 7, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0755Potential for Harm

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Survey: Nov 7, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0757Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Survey: Nov 7, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0761Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Nov 7, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0868Potential for Harm

Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

Survey: Nov 7, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Jul 14, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Jul 14, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0688Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

Survey: Jul 14, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Immediate Jeopardy

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jul 14, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0656Actual Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Feb 14, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0689Immediate Jeopardy

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Feb 14, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0658Potential for Harm

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Survey: Apr 23, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0686Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Survey: Apr 23, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Apr 23, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$101,674
Number of Fines
2
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
2

Penalty History

FineJul 14, 2023
$25,448
FineNov 7, 2024
$76,226

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide1.92 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN0.71 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.66 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing3.29 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total2.99 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.12 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
27.2%
RN Turnover
45.2%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (4)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
JACOBS, HYMAN5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual95%Jan 18, 2002
JACOBS, LIVIA5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual5%Jan 18, 2002
METTERNICH, CHRISTOPHERCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AAug 17, 2017
DUBLIN, TREVORW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/ADec 3, 2018

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Buckingham at Norwood, the?▾
Buckingham at Norwood, the has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 1/5, staffing rating of 2/5, and quality measures rating of 3/5. This facility is rated below average.
Has Buckingham at Norwood, the had any health inspection violations?▾
Buckingham at Norwood, the had 15 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Nov 7, 2024). The facility has been fined a total of $101,674 across 2 fine(s).
What are the staffing levels at Buckingham at Norwood, the?▾
Buckingham at Norwood, the provides 3.29 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.66 RN hours, 0.71 LPN hours, and 1.92 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 27.2%.
How many beds does Buckingham at Norwood, the have?▾
Buckingham at Norwood, the has 240 certified beds with an average of 168.5 residents per day, resulting in approximately 70% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Corporation owned and is part of the Excelcare chain.

Part of Excelcare

This chain operates 9 facilities. View all →