Nursing homes › Massachusetts › Ellis Nursing Home (The)
135 Ellis Avenue, Norwood, MA 02062 · 7819492310 · 191 certified beds
CMS lists no chain affiliation for this facility. Ownership type on record: For profit - Limited Liability company.
Total nurse staffing: 3.85 (Massachusetts median: 3.71). RN hours: 0.60. Weekend total: 3.52. Nursing staff turnover: 42%.
All-time on record: 44 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-15 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-12-10 |
| 2025-09-02 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-10-02 |
| 2025-05-20 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-05-09 |
| 2025-05-20 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-06-13 |
| 2025-04-29 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Health | corrected 2025-06-06 |
| 2025-04-29 | 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 2025-06-06 |
| 2025-04-29 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Health | corrected 2025-06-06 |
| 2025-04-29 | Employ or obtain outside professional resources to provide services in the nursing home when the facility does not employ a qualified professional to furnish a required service. | D | Health | corrected 2025-06-06 |
| 2025-04-29 | Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits. | B | Health | corrected 2025-06-06 |
| 2024-04-22 | 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. | G | Health | corrected 2024-05-21 |
| 2024-04-22 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Health | corrected 2024-05-21 |
| 2024-04-22 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Health | corrected 2024-05-21 |
| 2024-04-22 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Health | corrected 2024-05-21 |
| 2024-04-22 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | E | Health | corrected 2024-05-21 |
| 2024-04-22 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Health | corrected 2024-05-21 |
| 2024-04-22 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | D | Health | corrected 2024-05-29 |
| 2024-04-22 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Health | corrected 2024-05-21 |
| 2024-04-22 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Health | corrected 2024-05-21 |
| 2024-04-22 | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | D | Health | corrected 2024-05-21 |
| 2024-04-22 | Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits. | D | Health | corrected 2024-05-21 |
| 2024-04-22 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Health | corrected 2024-05-21 |
| 2024-04-22 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Health | corrected 2024-05-21 |
| 2024-04-22 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D | Health | corrected 2024-05-21 |
| 2023-10-19 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | corrected 2023-11-04 |
| 2023-08-16 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | complaint | corrected 2023-09-28 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-04-22 | Fine | $57,158 |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRANCHI, ANTHONY | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Individual | 80% | since 02/16/1988 |
| FRANCHI, CONSTANCE | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Individual | 20% | since 02/16/1988 |
| FRANCHI, ANTHONY | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/16/1988 |
| FRANCHI, CONSTANCE | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/16/1988 |
| FRANCHI, ANTHONY | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/16/1988 |
| FRANCHI, CONSTANCE | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/16/1988 |
| A. FRANCHI CONTRACTORS, INC. | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/16/1988 |
| FRANCHI, ANTHONY | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/16/1988 |
| FRANCHI, CONSTANCE | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/16/1988 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 225211. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.