NORWOOD HEALTHCARE
460 WASHINGTON STREET
NORWOOD MA 02062
Phone: 7874448383
Special Focus watch list For profit - Limited Liability company
Official CMS provider data, processing date 2026-09-01. Not an endorsement.
- Overall rating vs. the Massachusetts average: 2.0 star lower (3.0), below average
- Overall rating vs. the national average: 2.0 star lower (3.0), below average
- Overall rating vs. the Norwood average: 1.2 star lower (2.2), below average
CMS lists this facility as a candidate for its Special Focus Facility program, which targets homes with a persistent record of poor quality.
Facility details
Size, ownership, and inspection history as reported to CMS.
| Certified beds | 170 |
| Average residents per day | 113.4 |
| Occupancy | 67% |
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Chain | NEXT STEP HEALTHCARE (14 facilities) |
| County | Norfolk |
| Provider type | Medicare and Medicaid |
| First certified for Medicare & Medicaid | 1989-02-07 |
| CMS certification number (CCN) | 225343 |
| Health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle | 19 |
Staffing and turnover
Staffing hours and turnover are among the most predictive measures CMS publishes.
| Adjusted total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 3.66 |
| Reported total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 3.48 |
| Registered nurse turnover | 23.1% |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 25.0% |
| Resident and family council | No |
Fines and penalties
Civil money penalties and payment denials on record, as published by CMS.
| Fines (count) | 5 |
| Fines (total value) | $110,264 |
| Payment denials | 0 |
| Total penalties | 5 |
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Is NORWOOD HEALTHCARE highly rated?
CMS rates it 1 out of 5 overall, which CMS labels "Much below average". Health inspections rate 1, staffing 4, and quality measures 2.
How many beds does NORWOOD HEALTHCARE have?
CMS certifies 170 beds; the facility reports an average of 113.4 residents per day (about 67% occupancy).
Does NORWOOD HEALTHCARE have any fines or citations?
Yes. CMS records $110,264 in fines and 0 payment denials for this facility.
Has NORWOOD HEALTHCARE been cited for abuse?
CMS lists this facility as a candidate for its Special Focus Facility program, which targets homes with a persistent record of poor quality.