Ellis Nursing Home (the)

Nursing Home

135 Ellis Avenue
Norwood, MA 02062 · Norfolk County
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Call (781) 949-2310

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Overall Medicare rating★★★★★
Overall: state avg 3.1 · U.S. 3.0
Health inspections★★★★★
Staffing★★★★★
Staffing: state avg 3.1 · U.S. 3.0
Quality measures★★★★★

Source: CMS Care Compare (data as of October 1, 2026)

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Safety at a glance

1Serious citations (actual harm or immediate jeopardy), last 3 inspection cycles
26Total health citations, last 3 inspection cycles
$57,158Federal fines, last 3 years (1 fine)

Most recent standard inspection: May 14, 2026.

Most recent serious findings

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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.
April 22, 2024 · Inspectors rated this “actual harm to a resident (not immediate jeopardy).” The problem affected one or a very small number of residents or staff.

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Availability

Availability Unknown

This facility has not confirmed current availability. We never estimate vacancies. Please call (781) 949-2310 to ask about openings and waiting lists.

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Nurse staffing

Total nurse hours per resident per day
3.89 hours · state avg 3.94, U.S. 3.90
Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day
0.64 hours
Total nurse hours on weekends
3.54 hours · state avg 3.52
Nursing staff turnover (yearly)
36.2% · state avg 37.6%
RN turnover (yearly)
64.7%
Administrators who left (yearly)
Not Available

Hours per resident per day = total nursing hours worked ÷ number of residents. Higher usually means more hands-on time. Values are from payroll records reported to CMS (Payroll-Based Journal).

Source: CMS Provider Information (data as of October 1, 2026)

Paying for care

Medicaid: This nursing home is certified to accept Medicaid. It is also Medicare certified, so Medicare can pay for short-term skilled care after a qualifying hospital stay.

In Massachusetts, Medicaid long-term care is provided through Frail Elder Waiver (FEW).

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Pricing

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What families report paying

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Nursing home care may be paid by Medicare (short-term skilled care after a qualifying hospital stay), Medicaid (if eligible), long-term care insurance, or privately. This facility is Medicaid certified.

Family Cameras & Video Access

Family-installed room cameras
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Facility-provided room cameras
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Authorized remote family viewing
Not Verified
Live video visitation
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Applying & contacting

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Ownership

Ownership type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Chain / affiliation
Not Available
Legal business name
Ellis Nursing Home INC
Owner or managerRoleShare
FRANCHI, ANTHONY5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST80%
FRANCHI, CONSTANCE5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST20%
A. FRANCHI CONTRACTORS, INC.OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL—
FRANCHI, ANTHONYCORPORATE DIRECTOR—
FRANCHI, ANTHONYCORPORATE OFFICER—
FRANCHI, ANTHONYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL—
FRANCHI, CONSTANCECORPORATE DIRECTOR—
FRANCHI, CONSTANCECORPORATE OFFICER—
FRANCHI, CONSTANCEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL—

Source: CMS Provider Information (data as of October 1, 2026)

About this listing

CMS Certification Number
225211
Certified beds
191
Average residents per day
133.7
Medicare / Medicaid
Medicare and Medicaid
Continuing care retirement community
No
First certified
July 1, 1975
Last confirmed by official source
October 1, 2026

Read full inspection narratives at Medicare Care Compare or ProPublica Nursing Home Inspect.

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