Starfile / Massachusetts

ELLIS NURSING HOME (THE)

135 ELLIS AVENUE, NORWOOD, MA 02062 · CCN 225211

Inspection history vs Massachusetts & national averages

Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.

Cycle 1 deficiencies by category

Staffing (hours per resident per day)

Fines & penalties

Total fines

$57,158

Number of fines

1

Number of penalties

1

Payment denials

0

Inspection citations (44)3 actual harm

1. DF0919Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.2026-01-15 · Health · corrected 2025-12-10

   Potential for more than minimal harm

2. DF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2025-09-02 · Health · corrected 2025-10-02

   Potential for more than minimal harm

3. DF0604Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.2025-05-20 · Health · corrected 2025-05-09

   Potential for more than minimal harm

4. DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2025-05-20 · Health · corrected 2025-06-13

   Potential for more than minimal harm

5. DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2025-04-29 · Health · corrected 2025-06-06

   Potential for more than minimal harm

6. BF0712Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.2025-04-29 · Health · corrected 2025-06-06

   Potential for minimal harm

7. DF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2025-04-29 · Health · corrected 2025-06-06

   Potential for more than minimal harm

8. DF0840Employ 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.2025-04-29 · Health · corrected 2025-06-06

   Potential for more than minimal harm

9. EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2025-04-29 · Health · corrected 2025-06-06

   Potential for more than minimal harm

10. DF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2024-04-22 · Health · corrected 2024-05-21

    Potential for more than minimal harm

11. DF0585Honor 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.2024-04-22 · Health · corrected 2024-05-29

    Potential for more than minimal harm

12. DF0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.2024-04-22 · Health · corrected 2024-05-21

    Potential for more than minimal harm

13. EF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2024-04-22 · Health · corrected 2024-05-21

    Potential for more than minimal harm

14. DF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2024-04-22 · Health · corrected 2024-05-21

    Potential for more than minimal harm

15. DF0685Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.2024-04-22 · Health · corrected 2024-05-21

    Potential for more than minimal harm

16. GF0688Provide 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.2024-04-22 · Health · corrected 2024-05-21

    Actual harm

17. DF0712Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.2024-04-22 · Health · corrected 2024-05-21

    Potential for more than minimal harm

18. DF0756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.2024-04-22 · Health · corrected 2024-05-21

    Potential for more than minimal harm

19. DF0757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.2024-04-22 · Health · corrected 2024-05-21

    Potential for more than minimal harm

20. DF0758Implement 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.2024-04-22 · Health · corrected 2024-05-21

    Potential for more than minimal harm

21. EF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2024-04-22 · Health · corrected 2024-05-21

    Potential for more than minimal harm

22. EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2024-04-22 · Health · corrected 2024-05-21

    Potential for more than minimal harm

23. EF0881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.2024-04-22 · Health · corrected 2024-05-21

    Potential for more than minimal harm

24. DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2023-10-19 · Health · corrected 2023-11-04

    Potential for more than minimal harm

25. DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2023-08-16 · Health · corrected 2023-09-28

    Potential for more than minimal harm

26. DF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2022-12-16 · Health · corrected 2023-01-20

    Potential for more than minimal harm

27. EF0563Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing.2022-12-16 · Health · corrected 2023-01-20

    Potential for more than minimal harm

28. DF0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.2022-12-16 · Health · corrected 2023-01-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

29. DF0655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted2022-12-16 · Health · corrected 2023-01-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

30. DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2022-12-16 · Health · corrected 2023-01-20

    Potential for more than minimal harm

31. DF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2022-12-16 · Health · corrected 2023-01-20

    Potential for more than minimal harm

32. EF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2022-12-16 · Health · corrected 2023-01-20

    Potential for more than minimal harm

33. EF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2022-12-16 · Health · corrected 2023-01-20

    Potential for more than minimal harm

34. GF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2022-12-16 · Health · corrected 2023-01-20

    Actual harm

35. GF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2022-12-16 · Health · corrected 2023-02-20

    Actual harm

36. DF0694Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.2022-12-16 · Health · corrected 2023-01-20

    Potential for more than minimal harm

37. DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2022-12-16 · Health · corrected 2023-01-20

    Potential for more than minimal harm

38. DF0700Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.2022-12-16 · Health · corrected 2023-01-20

    Potential for more than minimal harm

39. EF0761Ensure 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.2022-12-16 · Health · corrected 2023-01-20

    Potential for more than minimal harm

40. FF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2022-12-16 · Health · corrected 2023-01-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

41. DF0881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.2022-12-16 · Health · corrected 2023-01-20

    Potential for more than minimal harm

42. EF0883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.2022-12-16 · Health · corrected 2023-01-20

    Potential for more than minimal harm

43. FF0886Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.2022-12-16 · Health · corrected 2023-01-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

44. FF0909Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.2022-12-16 · Health · corrected 2023-01-20

    Potential for more than minimal harm

Ownership

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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.