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HomeMassachusettsEllis Nursing Home (the)

Ellis Nursing Home (the)

135 Ellis Avenue, Norwood, MA 020627817626880
4/5Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
3/5
Staffing
3/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
191
certified
1 fine(s) totaling $57,158

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 4/5 stars (above average)

• Has 191 certified beds with an average of 134.4 residents per day (70% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 8 deficiencies (inspected Apr 29, 2025)

• Has been fined a total of $57,158 across 1 fine(s)

• Total nursing staff: 3.56 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 40.5%

Ellis Nursing Home (the) is a 4-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Norwood, Massachusetts with 191 certified beds. It has been operating since 1975. The facility scored above average compared to Massachusetts facilities.

Beds
191
Avg Residents/Day
134.4
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Jul 1, 1975
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Norfolk
Last Inspection
Apr 29, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
8
Weighted Score
48.0
Infection Citations
1

Deficiency Citations (43)

F0658Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Sep 2, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0604Potential for Harm

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

Survey: May 20, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: May 20, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
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: Apr 29, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0712Minimal Harm

Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.

Survey: Apr 29, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Apr 29, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0840Potential for Harm

Employ or obtain outside professional resources to provide services in the nursing home when the facility does not employ a qualified professional to furnish a required service.

Survey: Apr 29, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Apr 29, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0550Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Apr 22, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0585Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

Survey: Apr 22, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Apr 22, 2024Corrected: 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: Apr 22, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0677Potential for Harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey: Apr 22, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0685Potential for Harm

Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

Survey: Apr 22, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0688Actual 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: Apr 22, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0712Potential for Harm

Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.

Survey: Apr 22, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0756Potential for Harm

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Survey: Apr 22, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0757Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Apr 22, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0758Potential for Harm

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Survey: Apr 22, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Apr 22, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Apr 22, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0881Potential for Harm

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Survey: Apr 22, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Oct 19, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
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: Aug 16, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0550Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Dec 16, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0563Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing.

Survey: Dec 16, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0580Potential for Harm

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Survey: Dec 16, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0655Potential for Harm

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Survey: Dec 16, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
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: Dec 16, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
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: Dec 16, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3

+ 13 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$57,158
Number of Fines
1
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
1

Penalty History

FineApr 22, 2024
$57,158

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

Nurse Aide2.12 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN0.74 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.70 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing3.56 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total3.34 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.09 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
40.5%
RN Turnover
64.3%
Administrators Left
0

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

Ownership Type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (9)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
FRANCHI, ANTHONY5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual80%Feb 16, 1988
FRANCHI, CONSTANCE5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual20%Feb 16, 1988
A. FRANCHI CONTRACTORS, INC.OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AFeb 16, 1988
FRANCHI, ANTHONYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AFeb 16, 1988
FRANCHI, CONSTANCEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AFeb 16, 1988
FRANCHI, ANTHONYCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AFeb 16, 1988
FRANCHI, CONSTANCECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AFeb 16, 1988
FRANCHI, ANTHONYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AFeb 16, 1988
FRANCHI, CONSTANCECORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AFeb 16, 1988

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Ellis Nursing Home (the)?▾
Ellis Nursing Home (the) has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 3/5, staffing rating of 3/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated above average.
Has Ellis Nursing Home (the) had any health inspection violations?▾
Ellis Nursing Home (the) had 8 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Apr 29, 2025). The facility has been fined a total of $57,158 across 1 fine(s). It also has 1 infection control citation(s).
What are the staffing levels at Ellis Nursing Home (the)?▾
Ellis Nursing Home (the) provides 3.56 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.70 RN hours, 0.74 LPN hours, and 2.12 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 40.5%.
How many beds does Ellis Nursing Home (the) have?▾
Ellis Nursing Home (the) has 191 certified beds with an average of 134.4 residents per day, resulting in approximately 70% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Limited Liability company owned.
Are there other nursing homes near Ellis Nursing Home (the)?▾
Yes, there are 3 other nursing homes in Norwood, Massachusetts with an average rating of 1.8/5. You can compare all facilities on the Norwood nursing homes page.