Buckingham At Norwood, The
Norwood, NJ · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 315290) · 240 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 1 totaling $76,226
Phone: (201) 768-6222 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
The Buckingham At Norwood has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the New Jersey state average of 3.31. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
The Buckingham At Norwood reports total nurse staffing of 3.21 hours per resident per day, including 0.52 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 39.1%.
CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $76,226.00 for The Buckingham At Norwood, with no payment denials on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not part of the Special Focus program.
About this facility
The Buckingham At Norwood is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home located in Norwood, Bergen County, New Jersey. The facility is certified for 240 beds and has an average daily census of 179.5 residents. It is operated under a for-profit limited liability company structure and has been federally certified since February 1990. The facility is part of the Excelcare chain, which operates 8 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 2.3 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, The Buckingham At Norwood holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the New Jersey state average of 3.31. Its component ratings are: Health Inspection rating of 2 stars, Quality Measure rating of 3 stars, and Staffing rating of 2 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of 3.21 hours per resident per day, including 0.52 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 39.1%.
Regarding the penalty record, CMS lists 1 federal fine totaling $76,226.00 for this facility. There are no payment denials on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which designates homes with a history of persistent poor performance subject to increased inspection oversight.
Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly on Care Compare before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The Buckingham At Norwood has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the New Jersey state average of 3.31.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, this facility is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.21 hours per resident per day, with 0.52 RN hours per resident per day, and a staffing rating of 2 out of 5 stars; nursing turnover is 39.1%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS lists 1 fine totaling $76,226.00, with no payment denials on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed in the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 240 beds with an average daily census of 179.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is operated as a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Excelcare chain, which has 8 facilities with an average rating of 2.3 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been federally certified since February 16, 1990.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on Health Inspections (2 stars), Staffing (2 stars), Quality Measures (3 stars), and an Overall rating (2 stars) combining these components.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service offerings; contact the facility at 2017686222 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 2017686222 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's full current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/315290?state=NJ.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.