Southwood At Norwell Nursing Ctr
Norwell, MA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 225597) · 142 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (781) 982-7450 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Southwood At Norwell Nursing Ctr has a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Massachusetts state average of 3.04. It also holds 5 stars for health inspections and 5 stars for staffing.
Southwood At Norwell Nursing Ctr reports about 3.99 total nurse hours per resident per day, including roughly 0.71 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 5 stars from CMS. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 28.7%.
Southwood At Norwell Nursing Ctr has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00, and no payment denials reported by CMS. The provided data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
About this facility
Southwood At Norwell Nursing Ctr is a for-profit (partnership) nursing home in Norwell, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since October 28, 1993. The facility is certified for 142 beds and reports an average daily census of 121.4 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Southwood At Norwell holds an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Massachusetts state average of 3.04. Its component ratings are also strong: 5 stars for health inspections, 5 stars for staffing, and 5 stars for quality measures.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse staffing of approximately 3.99 hours per resident per day, including about 0.71 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 28.7%.
On the penalty record, CMS reports no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials on record.
The data provided does not indicate that CMS has applied its abuse warning icon to this facility, nor does it indicate the facility is in the Special Focus Facility program. No chain affiliation information is provided in this data, and there is no indication of an ownership change in the past 12 months, so the ratings shown are expected to reflect the current operator.
Families considering this facility for a parent are encouraged to review the full inspection history and quality measure details directly on Medicare Care Compare, as CMS updates ratings periodically.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Southwood At Norwell Nursing Ctr has an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Massachusetts state average of 3.04.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.99 hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 5 stars; nursing staff turnover is reported at 28.7%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS reports 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not show an abuse icon or Special Focus designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 142 beds and reports an average daily census of 121.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a for-profit partnership; no chain affiliation data is provided.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since October 28, 1993.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, which combine into an overall rating; this facility scores 5 stars in each category.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 7819827450 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 7819827450 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 latest ratings and inspection details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/225597?state=MA.
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.