Buckingham at Norwood, the
Nursing Home · Norwood, NJ
CMS certification number315290
Contact & location
100 McClellan StreetNorwood, NJ 07648
Bergen County
- Phone
- (201) 768-6222
- ZIP code
- 07648 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 240
- Residents per day
- 179.5 (75% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Legal name
- Buckingham at Norwood Care and Rehabilitation Center LLC
- Chain
- Excelcare (8 facilities, avg 2.3★)
- Medicare certified since
- February 16, 1990
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Both 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
- 3.21 (state 3.85 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.52 (state 0.68 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.80 (state 0.93 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 1.89 (state 2.23 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 2.99 (state 3.50 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 39.1 (state 39.7 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 42.4 (state 37.7 · U.S. 42.9)%
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- April 2, 2026
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 6.0 (state 8.8 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 1
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 25 health · 26 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-02 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-02 |
| 2026-04-02 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. F0558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-02 |
| 2026-04-02 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-02 |
| 2026-04-02 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. F0692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-02 |
| 2026-04-02 | 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 2026-05-02 |
| 2026-04-02 | Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards. F0836 · Administration Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-04-30 |
| 2024-11-07 | Ensure that nurse aides who have worked more than 4 months, are trained and competent; and nurse aides who have worked less than 4 months are enrolled in appropriate training. F0728 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
L Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2024-12-06 |
| 2024-11-07 | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly F0868 · Administration Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-06 |
| 2024-11-07 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. F0607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-06 |
| 2024-11-07 | 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 2024-12-06 |
| 2024-11-07 | 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 |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-06 |
| 2024-11-07 | 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 2024-12-01 |
| 2024-11-07 | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. F0640 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-06 |
| 2024-11-07 | 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 2024-12-06 |
| 2024-11-07 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-01 |
| 2024-11-07 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-06 |
| 2024-11-07 | 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 2024-12-01 |
| 2024-11-07 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. F0725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-01 |
| 2024-11-07 | Post nurse staffing information every day. F0732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-01 |
| 2024-11-07 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-01 |
| 2024-11-07 | 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 2024-12-06 |
| 2023-07-14 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2023-08-10 |
| 2023-07-14 | 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 2023-07-31 |
| 2023-07-14 | 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 2023-07-31 |
| 2023-07-14 | 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 |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-07-31 |
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 $76,226 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-11-07 | Fine | $76,226 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Jacobs, Hyman (individual) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 95% | |
| Jacobs, Livia (individual) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 5% | |
| Metternich, Christopher (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Dublin, Trevor (individual) | W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Buckingham at Norwood, the?
Buckingham at Norwood, the has a 2-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.3-star average in New Jersey.
How many beds does Buckingham at Norwood, the have?
It has 240 certified beds and cares for about 180 residents per day.
Has Buckingham at Norwood, the been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty totaling $76,226 in the last three years.
Who owns Buckingham at Norwood, the?
It is part of Excelcare and is classified as for profit - limited liability company. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.
What is the phone number of Buckingham at Norwood, the?
(201) 768-6222. The facility is located at 100 McClellan Street, Norwood, NJ 07648.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.