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HomeMassachusettsSouthwood at Norwell Nursing Ctr

Southwood at Norwell Nursing Ctr

501 Cordwainer Drive, Norwell, MA 020617819827450WebsiteGoogle Maps
3.9on Google(25 reviews)
5/5Much Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
5/5
Staffing
5/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
142
certified

How Southwood at Norwell Nursing Ctr Compares in Massachusetts

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Massachusetts. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
5/5
MA average
3.0/5
Above state average
Health inspection rating
5/5
MA average
3.0/5
Above state average
Staffing rating
5/5
MA average
3.1/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.99 hrs/day
MA average
3.87 hrs/day
Close to state average
RN hours per resident
0.71 hrs/day
MA average
0.65 hrs/day
Close to state average
Staff turnover
28.7%
MA average
38.2%
Lower than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 5/5 overall CMS rating is above the Massachusetts average of 3.0/5.
Its 5/5 health inspection rating is above the Massachusetts average of 3.0/5.
Staff turnover is 28.7%, lower than the Massachusetts average of 38.2%.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
1
deficiency citation
Inspected Dec 4, 2024
Most recent cycle
2
deficiency citations
Inspected Jan 2, 2026
The most recent cycle recorded 1 more deficiency citation than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$14,296/mo
Massachusetts median
Private Room
$15,189/mo
Massachusetts median
Plymouth County 65+
99,368
18.8% of county
County Population
529,548
Plymouth County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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Southwood at Norwell Nursing Ctr is a 5-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Norwell, Massachusetts with 142 certified beds. It has been operating since 1993. Its overall CMS rating is 5 out of 5.

Beds
142
Avg Residents/Day
121.4
Ownership
For profit - Partnership
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Oct 28, 1993
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Plymouth
Last Inspection
Jan 2, 2026
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
2
Weighted Score
7.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (10)

F0695Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jan 2, 2026Corrected: 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: Jan 2, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0658Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Sep 29, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0740Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

Survey: Sep 29, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0919Potential for Harm

Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

Survey: Sep 29, 2023Corrected: 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: Sep 29, 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: Sep 29, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0695Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Sep 29, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0760Potential for Harm

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Survey: Sep 29, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0849Potential for Harm

Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

Survey: Sep 29, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

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

Nurse Aide2.64 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.64 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.71 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.99 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.57 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.11 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
28.7%
RN Turnover
47.8%
Administrators Left
0

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

Ownership Type
For profit - Partnership
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (6)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
STARR, RICHARD5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual100%Jan 2, 1986
STARR HEALTHGROUP, LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AMay 19, 1992
STARR, LINDSEYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMay 4, 2009
STARR, RICHARDOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMay 19, 1992
SOUTHWOOD AT NORWELL NURSING CENTER, INC.GENERAL PARTNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AMay 19, 1992
SOUTHWOOD AT NORWELL NURSING CENTERLIMITED PARTNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AMay 19, 1992

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Southwood at Norwell Nursing Ctr and nearby alternatives.

All Massachusetts facilities
Southwood at Norwell Nursing Ctr
Norwell, MACurrent facility
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Royal Norwell Nursing & Rehabilitation Center LLC
Norwell, MA4,752 ft
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $114,868
Queen Anne Nursing Home, INC
Hingham, MA1.5 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Linden Ponds
Hingham, MA2.5 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $12,735
Webster Park Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
Rockland, MA2.8 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Southshore Health Care Center
Rockland, MA3.0 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $26,395
Dwyer Home
Weymouth, MA3.3 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Southwood at Norwell Nursing Ctr
Norwell, MA · Current facility
—5/55/55/5None recorded
Royal Norwell Nursing & Rehabilitation Center LLC
Norwell, MA
4,752 ft3/53/53/5$114,868
Queen Anne Nursing Home, INC
Hingham, MA
1.5 mi5/55/54/5None recorded
Linden Ponds
Hingham, MA
2.5 mi4/53/54/5$12,735
Webster Park Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
Rockland, MA
2.8 mi5/54/53/5None recorded
Southshore Health Care Center
Rockland, MA
3.0 mi1/51/53/5$26,395
Dwyer Home
Weymouth, MA
3.3 mi5/55/54/5None recorded

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Southwood at Norwell Nursing Ctr?▾
Southwood at Norwell Nursing Ctr has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 5/5, staffing rating of 5/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated above average.
How much does Southwood at Norwell Nursing Ctr cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Massachusetts is $14,296/month for a semi-private room and $15,189/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Southwood at Norwell Nursing Ctr participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Southwood at Norwell Nursing Ctr had any health inspection violations?▾
Southwood at Norwell Nursing Ctr had 2 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Jan 2, 2026). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at Southwood at Norwell Nursing Ctr?▾
Southwood at Norwell Nursing Ctr provides 3.99 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.71 RN hours, 0.64 LPN hours, and 2.64 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 28.7%.
How many beds does Southwood at Norwell Nursing Ctr have?▾
Southwood at Norwell Nursing Ctr has 142 certified beds with an average of 121.4 residents per day, resulting in approximately 85% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Partnership owned.
Are there other nursing homes near Southwood at Norwell Nursing Ctr?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Massachusetts, including 1 in Norwell. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Southwood at Norwell Nursing Ctr?▾
On Google Maps, Southwood at Norwell Nursing Ctr has a rating of 3.9 out of 5 based on 25 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 5/5.