CHARLWELL HOUSE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION
305 WALPOLE STREET, Norwood, MA 02062
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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How CHARLWELL HOUSE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION Compares
CHARLWELL HOUSE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION is a 124-bed for-profit nursing facility in Norwood, Massachusetts. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Massachusetts average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (4 stars), while quality measures (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (4.9%) is above the Massachusetts average of 3.5% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 124 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 59% occupied.
Among the 4 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Norwood, the local average is 2.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Massachusetts average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 13.5% — better than the Massachusetts average of 21.3% (37% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 4.9% — worse than the Massachusetts average of 3.5% (41% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 5.5% — worse than the Massachusetts average of 4.3% (26% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 32.8% — worse than the Massachusetts average of 25.8% (27% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Massachusetts averages across 341 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask CHARLWELL HOUSE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing CHARLWELL HOUSE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION with other nursing homes in Norwood.
How is CHARLWELL HOUSE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help CHARLWELL HOUSE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 13.5% here versus 21.3% across Massachusetts. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is CHARLWELL HOUSE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 4.9% here versus 3.5% across Massachusetts. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is CHARLWELL HOUSE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 59% occupancy across 124 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at CHARLWELL HOUSE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does CHARLWELL HOUSE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION lag behind other Norwood options?
Its 1-star overall rating is below the local average of 2.0 stars across 4 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
The Senior Community Around Norwood
Norwood sits in Norfolk County, where adults 65 and older make up about 16.8% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Massachusetts as a whole (16.5% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 118,569 (16.8%)
- Median age
- 40.9 years
- Median household income
- $105,320
- Median home value
- $491,000
Demographics for Norfolk County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Norwood.
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