01 / INSPECTION LEDGER
Survey cycles in this release
| Cycle | Health date | Health deficiencies | Fire date | Fire deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 | 2026-05-14 | 4 | 2026-05-14 | 3 |
| Cycle 2 | 2025-04-29 | 7 | 2025-04-29 | 3 |
| Cycle 3 | 2024-04-22 | 16 | 2024-04-22 | 3 |
CMS CCN 2252112026-08-01 PROCESSING DATE
NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD
Ellis Nursing Home (The)
135 Ellis Avenue · Norwood, MA 02062 · Norfolk County
Certified beds191CMS provider file
Recent citation rows36current CMS citation release
Penalty rows1current CMS penalties file
Read this record carefully.
The citation files cover the three most recent standard inspections plus qualifying complaint and infection-control inspections in the prior three years. A correction date is a CMS field; this site does not independently verify conditions. Absence from a file is not proof that no issue exists.
02 / CITATION DETAIL
36 rows in the current release
1 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 0 carry J–L. 6 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.
2026-05-14 · HEALTHF0604Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-06-092026-05-14 · HEALTHF0842Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-06-092026-05-14 · FIREK0345Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-07-162026-05-14 · FIREK0761Severity C · widespread; potential for minimal harm
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-07-162026-05-14 · FIREK0918Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-07-162026-01-15 · HEALTHF0919Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Environmental Deficiencies
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Correction field: Past Non-Compliance · 2025-12-10 · complaint2025-09-02 · HEALTHF0658Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-10-02 · complaint2025-05-20 · HEALTHF0604Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Correction field: Past Non-Compliance · 2025-05-09 · complaint2025-05-20 · HEALTHF0609Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-06-13 · complaint2025-04-29 · HEALTHF0656Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-06-062025-04-29 · HEALTHF0712Severity B · pattern; potential for minimal harm
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-06-062025-04-29 · HEALTHF0812Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-06-062025-04-29 · HEALTHF0840Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Administration Deficiencies
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.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-06-062025-04-29 · HEALTHF0880Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-06-062025-04-29 · FIREK0353Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-06-062025-04-29 · FIREK0374Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-06-062025-04-29 · FIREK0711Severity C · widespread; potential for minimal harm
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-06-062024-04-22 · FIREE0039Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-05-162024-04-22 · HEALTHF0550Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-05-212024-04-22 · HEALTHF0585Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
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.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-05-292024-04-22 · HEALTHF0641Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-05-212024-04-22 · HEALTHF0656Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-05-212024-04-22 · HEALTHF0677Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-05-212024-04-22 · HEALTHF0685Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-05-2103 / ENFORCEMENT FILE
Penalties reported by CMS
Fine amounts and payment-denial days are shown exactly as aggregated from the current penalties file. They do not imply an unpaid balance.
| Date | Type | Fine amount | Payment-denial days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-04-22 | Fine | $57,158 | 0 |
04 / OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURES
Who appears in the CMS file
- FRANCHI, ANTHONYIndividual · 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST80% · since 02/16/1988
- FRANCHI, CONSTANCEIndividual · 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST20% · since 02/16/1988
- FRANCHI, ANTHONYIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE · since 02/16/1988
- FRANCHI, CONSTANCEIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE · since 02/16/1988
- FRANCHI, ANTHONYIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE · since 02/16/1988
- FRANCHI, CONSTANCEIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE · since 02/16/1988
- A. FRANCHI CONTRACTORS, INC.Organization · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 02/16/1988
- FRANCHI, ANTHONYIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 02/16/1988
- FRANCHI, CONSTANCEIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 02/16/1988
Names and roles are self-reported CMS disclosure fields. Exact-name pages do not prove that similarly named people or organizations are the same entity.
05 / CMS STAFFING FIELDS
Reported hours and turnover
Staffing fields are provider-reported and case-mix context matters. CMS applies footnotes and exclusions not reproduced as a new score here.
Total nurse hours3.85per resident day
RN hours0.60per resident day
Weekend nurse hours3.52per resident day
Staff turnover42.0%CMS reported field