Southwood at Norwell Nursing CTR
Nursing Home · Norwell, MA
CMS certification number225597
Contact & location
501 Cordwainer DriveNorwell, MA 02061
Plymouth County
- Phone
- (781) 982-7450
- ZIP code
- 02061 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 142
- Residents per day
- 121.4 (85% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Partnership
- Legal name
- Southwood at Norwell Nursing Center
- Medicare certified since
- October 28, 1993
- 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
- 3.99 (state 3.86 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.71 (state 0.65 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.64 (state 0.95 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.64 (state 2.26 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.57 (state 3.48 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 28.7 (state 38.2 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 47.8 (state 42.6 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- January 2, 2026
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 2.0 (state 7.2 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 10 health · 18 fire safety
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-02 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-26 |
| 2026-01-02 | Ensure 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. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-26 |
| 2023-09-29 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-11-06 |
| 2023-09-29 | Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. F0740 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-11-06 |
| 2023-09-29 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. F0919 · Environmental Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-11-06 |
| 2023-09-29 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted F0655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-11-06 |
| 2023-09-29 | 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 2023-11-06 |
| 2023-09-29 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-11-06 |
| 2023-09-29 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. F0760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-11-06 |
| 2023-09-29 | Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. F0849 · Administration Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-11-06 |
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
No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Starr, Richard (individual) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100% | |
| Southwood at Norwell Nursing Center, INC. (organization) | General Partnership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Southwood at Norwell Nursing Center (organization) | Limited Partnership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Starr Healthgroup, LLC (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Starr, Lindsey (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Starr, Richard (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Southwood at Norwell Nursing CTR?
Southwood at Norwell Nursing CTR 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 Southwood at Norwell Nursing CTR have?
It has 142 certified beds and cares for about 121 residents per day.
Has Southwood at Norwell Nursing CTR been fined?
CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
What is the phone number of Southwood at Norwell Nursing CTR?
(781) 982-7450. The facility is located at 501 Cordwainer Drive, Norwell, MA 02061.
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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.