Ellis Nursing Home (The)
Nursing Home · Norwood, MA
CMS certification number225211
Contact & location
135 Ellis AvenueNorwood, MA 02062
Norfolk County
- Phone
- (781) 949-2310
- ZIP code
- 02062 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 191
- Residents per day
- 140.5 (74% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Legal name
- Ellis Nursing Home INC
- Medicare certified since
- July 1, 1975
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 3.85 (state 3.86 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.60 (state 0.65 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.02 (state 0.95 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.24 (state 2.26 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.52 (state 3.48 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 42.0 (state 38.2 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 73.3 (state 42.6 · U.S. 42.9)%
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- May 14, 2026
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 4.0 (state 7.2 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 2
- Infection control citations
- 1
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 27 health · 9 fire safety · includes actual harm
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-14 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. F0604 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-09 |
| 2026-05-14 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-09 |
| 2026-01-15 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. F0919 · Environmental Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-12-10 |
| 2025-09-02 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-10-02 |
| 2025-05-20 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. F0604 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-05-09 |
| 2025-05-20 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-06-13 |
| 2025-04-29 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-06-06 |
| 2025-04-29 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-06-06 |
| 2025-04-29 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-06-06 |
| 2025-04-29 | 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. F0840 · Administration Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-06-06 |
| 2025-04-29 | Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits. F0712 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
B No actual harm, potential for minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-06-06 |
| 2024-04-22 | 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. F0688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2024-05-21 |
| 2024-04-22 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-21 |
| 2024-04-22 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-21 |
| 2024-04-22 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-21 |
| 2024-04-22 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. F0881 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-21 |
| 2024-04-22 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-21 |
| 2024-04-22 | 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. F0585 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-29 |
| 2024-04-22 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-21 |
| 2024-04-22 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-21 |
| 2024-04-22 | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. F0685 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-21 |
| 2024-04-22 | Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits. F0712 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-21 |
| 2024-04-22 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. F0756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-21 |
| 2024-04-22 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. F0757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-21 |
| 2024-04-22 | 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. F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-21 |
| 2023-10-19 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-11-04 |
| 2023-08-16 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-09-28 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
1 penalty in the last three years, including $57,158 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-04-22 | Fine | $57,158 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Franchi, Anthony (individual) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 80% | |
| Franchi, Constance (individual) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 20% | |
| Franchi, Anthony (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Franchi, Constance (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Franchi, Anthony (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Franchi, Constance (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| A. Franchi Contractors, INC. (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Franchi, Anthony (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Franchi, Constance (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Ellis Nursing Home (The)?
Ellis Nursing Home (The) has a 5-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.0-star average in Massachusetts.
How many beds does Ellis Nursing Home (The) have?
It has 191 certified beds and cares for about 141 residents per day.
Has Ellis Nursing Home (The) been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty totaling $57,158 in the last three years.
What is the phone number of Ellis Nursing Home (The)?
(781) 949-2310. The facility is located at 135 Ellis Avenue, Norwood, MA 02062.
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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.