ELLIS NURSING HOME (THE)
ELLIS NURSING HOME (THE) is a 191-bed nursing home in NORWOOD, Massachusetts. CMS has certified it for Medicare and Medicaid since 1975-07-01. It averages 140.5 residents a day.
What harm was found in the violations cited at ELLIS NURSING HOME (THE)?
CMS lists 27 health-inspection deficiencies for ELLIS NURSING HOME (THE), all of them in the three years to 2026-08-01: the highest scope-and-severity letter on record is G; the most recent health inspection was 2026-05-14.
| Survey date | Tag | Deficiency | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-14 | F0604 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | E |
| 2026-05-14 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D |
| 2026-01-15 | F0919 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | D |
| 2025-09-02 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D |
| 2025-05-20 | F0604, F0609 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. / Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D |
| 2025-04-29 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E |
| 2025-04-29 | F0656, F0812, F0840 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. / Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. / 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. | D |
| 2025-04-29 | F0712 | Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits. | B |
| 2024-04-22 | F0688 | 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. | G |
| 2024-04-22 | F0656, F0812, F0880, F0881 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. / Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. / Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | E |
| 2024-04-22 | F0550, F0585, F0641, F0677, F0685, F0712, F0756, F0757, F0758 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. / 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. / Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. / Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. / Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. / Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits. / Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. / Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. / 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. | D |
| 2023-10-19 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D |
| 2023-08-16 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D |
Why was ELLIS NURSING HOME (THE) fined?
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-04-22 | Fine | $57,158 |
How is ELLIS NURSING HOME (THE) staffed relative to the MA average?
| Measure | This facility | MA average |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 3.85236 | 3.86193 |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 42.0 | 38.2 |
| Average number of residents per day | 140.5 | 98.5 |
Who owns ELLIS NURSING HOME (THE)?
ELLIS NURSING HOME (THE) is registered with CMS as For profit - Limited Liability company, operates under the legal business name ELLIS NURSING HOME INC.
| Role | Owner | Association date |
|---|---|---|
| 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | FRANCHI, ANTHONY, FRANCHI, CONSTANCE | since 02/16/1988 |
| CORPORATE DIRECTOR | FRANCHI, ANTHONY, FRANCHI, CONSTANCE | since 02/16/1988 |
| CORPORATE OFFICER | FRANCHI, ANTHONY, FRANCHI, CONSTANCE | since 02/16/1988 |
| OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | A. FRANCHI CONTRACTORS, INC., FRANCHI, ANTHONY, FRANCHI, CONSTANCE | since 02/16/1988 |
Were you or a family member harmed at ELLIS NURSING HOME (THE)?