ELLIS NURSING HOME (THE)
135 ELLIS AVENUE, Norwood, MA 02062
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How ELLIS NURSING HOME (THE) Compares
ELLIS NURSING HOME (THE) is a 191-bed for-profit nursing facility in Norwood, Massachusetts. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Massachusetts average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (5 stars), while staffing (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (1.5%) is below the Massachusetts average of 3.5%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 191 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 73% 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: 13.4% — better than the Massachusetts average of 21.3% (37% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 1.5% — better than the Massachusetts average of 3.5% (57% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.0% — better than the Massachusetts average of 4.3% (54% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 21.5% — better than the Massachusetts average of 25.8%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Massachusetts averages across 341 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask ELLIS NURSING HOME (THE)
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing ELLIS NURSING HOME (THE) with other nursing homes in Norwood.
How is ELLIS NURSING HOME (THE) addressing its staffing levels 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 ELLIS NURSING HOME (THE) keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 13.4% here versus 21.3% across Massachusetts. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help ELLIS NURSING HOME (THE) keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.5% here versus 3.5% across Massachusetts. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at ELLIS NURSING HOME (THE)?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains ELLIS NURSING HOME (THE)'s rating advantage in Norwood?
Its 4-star overall rating is above the local average of 2.0 stars across 4 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at ELLIS NURSING HOME (THE)?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
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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