18 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (5 deficiencies)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (2 deficiencies)
Norwood, MA
1-star overall rating with 1-star inspections with Special Focus status with $166,977 in total fines with 18 recent health deficiencies with 2 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
460 Washington Street, Norwood, MA
(781) 769-2200
Overall
1 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
1 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
2 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
3 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
170
Certified beds
Average residents
119
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Next Step Healthcare
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1989-02-07
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Chain footprint
14 facilities
Chain averages 2 overall / 2 health / 2 staffing / 3 quality stars
Changed ownership
No
Within the last 12 months
Family council
Yes
Resident and family council reported
Sprinklers
Yes
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
0.66
Registered nurse staffing · state 0.65 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
0.60
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.96 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
1.73
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.26 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
3.00
All reported nurse hours · state 3.86 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
1.27
RN + LPN hours · state 1.60 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
2.71
Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.45 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
0.57
Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.46 · national 0.47
Physical therapist
0.01
Reported PT staffing · state 0.08 · national 0.07
Adjusted RN hours
0.67
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
3.04
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.35
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
54%
Annual RN turnover · state 45% · national 45%
Total nurse turnover
24%
Annual nurse turnover · state 40% · national 46%
SNF VBP
Program rank
4,904
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
38.16
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
0.9913
Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.
Program components
Readmission
Not reported
This facility did not meet this measure's case minimum policy requirement and therefore no measure data is publicly reported.
Healthcare-associated infections
2.37
Performance 7.13% · Measure score 2.37 · Achievement 2.37 · This facility did not have sufficient data to calculate a baseline period measure result.
Total nurse turnover
9.08
Baseline 17.57% · Performance 26.58% · Measure score 9.08 · Achievement 9.08 · Improvement 0
Adjusted total nurse staffing
0
Baseline 3.62 hours · Performance 3.08 hours · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0
SNF QRP
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | 10.97% |
10.72%
0.2 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 29 · Observed rate 13.79% · Lower 95% interval 6.94% |
| Discharge to community | Not Available |
50.57%
|
Not Available · Eligible stays 9 · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | 0.8 |
1.02
0.2 pts better
|
|
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | 90% |
95.27%
5.3 pts worse
|
Numerator 27 · Denominator 30 |
| Falls with major injury | 0% |
0.77%
0.8 pts better
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 30 |
| Discharge self-care score | 10% |
53.69%
43.7 pts worse
|
Numerator 2 · Denominator 20 |
| Discharge mobility score | 15% |
50.94%
35.9 pts worse
|
Numerator 3 · Denominator 20 |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | 0% |
2.29%
2.3 pts better
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 30 · Adjusted rate 0% |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | 7.13% |
7.12%
About the same
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 26 · Observed rate 7.69% · Lower 95% interval 3.35% |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 0% |
8.2%
8.2 pts worse
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 71 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | 45.1% |
42%
3.1 pts better
|
Numerator 46 · Denominator 102 |
| Discharge function score | 20% |
56.45%
36.5 pts worse
|
Numerator 4 · Denominator 20 |
| Transfer of health information to provider | Not Available |
95.95%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 8 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Transfer of health information to patient | Not Available |
96.28%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 3 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | Not Available |
25.2%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 16 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.0 |
1.9
0.1 pts worse
|
1.9
0.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 2.0 · Observed 1.6 · Expected 1.5 · Used in QM five-star |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.6 |
1.5
0.1 pts worse
|
1.8
0.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.6 · Observed 1.4 · Expected 1.5 · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 98.7% |
92.2%
6.5 pts better
|
93.4%
5.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 100.0% · Q2 99.1% · Q3 98.2% · Q4 97.4% · 4Q avg 98.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 100.0% |
94.8%
5.2 pts better
|
95.5%
4.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 100.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 4.7% |
3.5%
1.2 pts worse
|
3.3%
1.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 4.6% · Q2 5.4% · Q3 5.3% · Q4 3.4% · 4Q avg 4.7% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 28.2% |
12.0%
16.2 pts worse
|
11.4%
16.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 50.7% · Q2 47.4% · Q3 3.4% · Q4 18.0% · 4Q avg 28.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 9.3% |
5.2%
4.1 pts worse
|
5.4%
3.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 7.8% · Q2 11.8% · Q3 6.7% · Q4 10.8% · 4Q avg 9.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 19.0% |
19.2%
0.2 pts better
|
19.6%
0.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 17.1% · Q2 19.6% · Q3 19.4% · Q4 19.8% · 4Q avg 19.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 42.9% |
22.5%
20.4 pts worse
|
16.7%
26.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 37.9% · Q2 45.2% · Q3 42.9% · Q4 45.3% · 4Q avg 42.9% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 2.3% |
17.7%
15.4 pts better
|
16.3%
14 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.3% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 2.9% · Q4 2.8% · 4Q avg 2.3% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 4.0% |
17.6%
13.6 pts better
|
14.9%
10.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.9% · Q2 3.8% · Q3 4.6% · Q4 5.5% · 4Q avg 4.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 1.3% |
1.0%
0.3 pts worse
|
1.0%
0.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.8% · Q2 2.9% · Q3 0.9% · Q4 0.8% · 4Q avg 1.3% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.4% |
2.0%
1.6 pts better
|
1.7%
1.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.9% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.9% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.4% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 25.7% |
21.7%
4 pts worse
|
19.8%
5.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 24.8% · Q2 34.7% · Q3 22.5% · Q4 21.4% · 4Q avg 25.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 4.3% |
4.6%
0.3 pts better
|
5.1%
0.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 4.0% · Q2 2.8% · Q3 5.6% · Q4 4.8% · 4Q avg 4.3% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 90.4% |
77.1%
13.3 pts better
|
81.7%
8.7 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 86.2% · Q2 91.3% · Q3 87.8% · Q4 95.0% · 4Q avg 90.4% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 8.7% |
11.8%
3.1 pts better
|
12.0%
3.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 8.7% · Observed 10.8% · Expected 13.8% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 6.2% |
1.3%
4.9 pts worse
|
1.6%
4.6 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 5.0% · 4Q avg 6.2% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 91.5% |
77.7%
13.8 pts better
|
79.7%
11.8 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 91.5% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 23.6% |
25.8%
2.2 pts better
|
23.9%
0.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 23.6% · Observed 24.3% · Expected 24.6% · Used in QM five-star |
Survey summary
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (5 deficiencies)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (2 deficiencies)
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (11 deficiencies)
1 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (1 deficiency)
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (5 deficiencies)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Corrected 2024-12-13
Fire Safety
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Corrected 2024-12-13
Fire Safety
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Corrected 2023-09-15
Inspection history
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2025-11-19
Health
Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.
Corrected 2025-03-11
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2025-03-11
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2025-03-11
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2025-03-11
Health
Hire a qualified full-time social worker in a facility with more than 120 beds.
Corrected 2024-12-04
Health
Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.
Corrected 2024-12-10
Health
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected 2024-12-04
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2024-12-13
Health
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Corrected 2024-12-04
Health
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.
Corrected 2024-12-13
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-12-04
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2024-12-10
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-12-13
Health
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2024-12-04
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2024-12-13
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2024-12-13
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-12-04
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-12-13
Health
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected 2024-12-13
Health
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected 2024-12-04
Health
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected 2024-12-04
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-05-06
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2024-05-17
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2023-10-09
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-10-09
Health
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.
Corrected 2023-09-05
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-09-05
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2023-08-22
Health
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected 2023-08-22
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2023-09-12
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2023-09-05
Health
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected 2023-08-22
Health
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected 2023-08-22
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2023-08-22
Health
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected 2023-08-22
Health
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected 2023-08-22
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2023-08-22
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2023-09-05
Health
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected 2023-08-22
Health
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2023-08-22
Health
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2023-08-22
Health
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected 2023-08-22
Health
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.
Corrected 2023-09-05
Health
Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
Corrected 2023-08-22
Health
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected 2023-08-22
Health
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected 2023-09-05
Health
Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
Corrected 2023-08-22
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2023-08-22
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-08-22
Health
Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing.
Corrected 2021-05-10
Health
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected 2021-05-10
Health
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
Corrected 2021-06-08
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2021-05-10
Health
Report COVID19 data to residents and families.
Corrected 2021-05-10
Health
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected 2021-05-10
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2021-05-10
Health
Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges.
Corrected 2021-05-10
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2021-06-08
Health
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.
Corrected 2021-05-10
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2021-05-10
Health
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected 2021-05-10
Health
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected 2021-05-10
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2021-05-10
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2021-06-08
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2021-06-08
Health
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
Corrected 2021-05-10
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2021-05-10
Health
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2021-05-10
Health
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected 2021-05-10
Health
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected 2021-05-10
Health
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected 2021-05-10
Health
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Corrected 2021-05-10
Health
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.
Corrected 2021-05-10
Penalties and ownership
Fine · fine $56,789
Fine
Fine · fine $16,071
Fine
Fine · fine $13,793
Fine
Fine · fine $80,324
Fine
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Corporate Officer · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
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