Nursing homes › New Jersey › Buckingham at Norwood, the
100 Mcclellan Street, Norwood, NJ 07648 · 2017686222 · 240 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Excelcare, a group operating 8 facilities in 2 states. Group record: average rating 2.5/5, 2 abuse citation icons, 0 facilities on the Special Focus list, $415,898 in federal fines. This facility rates below its group average (2.5/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.21 (New Jersey median: 3.60). RN hours: 0.52. Weekend total: 2.99. Nursing staff turnover: 39%.
All-time on record: 25 deficiency citations, including 2 at immediate-jeopardy level. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-02 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | complaint | corrected 2026-05-02 |
| 2026-04-02 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Health | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2026-05-02 |
| 2026-04-02 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Health | corrected 2026-05-02 |
| 2026-04-02 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Health | 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. | D | Health | 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. | L | Health | corrected 2024-12-06 |
| 2024-11-07 | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly | F | Health | corrected 2024-12-06 |
| 2024-11-07 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | E | Health | corrected 2024-12-06 |
| 2024-11-07 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E | Health | 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. | E | Health | 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. | D | Health | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2024-12-06 |
| 2024-11-07 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Health | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2024-12-01 |
| 2024-11-07 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Health | corrected 2024-12-06 |
| 2024-11-07 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Health | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2024-12-01 |
| 2024-11-07 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | D | Health | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2024-12-01 |
| 2024-11-07 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Health | corrected 2024-12-06 |
| 2023-07-14 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | J | Health | corrected 2023-08-10 |
| 2023-07-14 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Health | 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. | D | Health | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2023-07-31 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-11-07 | Fine | $76,226 |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JACOBS, HYMAN | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Individual | 95% | since 01/18/2002 |
| JACOBS, LIVIA | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Individual | 5% | since 01/18/2002 |
| METTERNICH, CHRISTOPHER | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/17/2017 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 315290. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.