01 / INSPECTION LEDGER
Survey cycles in this release
| Cycle | Health date | Health deficiencies | Fire date | Fire deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 | 2026-01-02 | 2 | 2026-01-02 | 7 |
| Cycle 2 | 2024-12-04 | 0 | 2024-12-04 | 11 |
| Cycle 3 | 2023-09-29 | 8 | 2023-09-29 | 0 |
CMS CCN 2255972026-08-01 PROCESSING DATE
NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD
Southwood At Norwell Nursing Ctr
501 Cordwainer Drive · Norwell, MA 02061 · Plymouth County
Certified beds142CMS provider file
Recent citation rows28current CMS citation release
Penalty rows0current 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
28 rows in the current release
0 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 0 carry J–L. 1 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.
2026-01-02 · HEALTHF0695Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-01-262026-01-02 · HEALTHF0761Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
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.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-01-262026-01-02 · FIREK0311Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-03-202026-01-02 · FIREK0321Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-03-202026-01-02 · FIREK0324Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-03-202026-01-02 · FIREK0353Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-03-202026-01-02 · FIREK0372Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-03-202026-01-02 · FIREK0374Severity F · widespread; 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 · 2026-03-202026-01-02 · FIREK0711Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-03-202024-12-04 · FIREE0004Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-01-312024-12-04 · FIREE0013Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-01-312024-12-04 · FIREE0029Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Develop a communication plan.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-01-312024-12-04 · FIREE0036Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Establish emergency prep training and testing.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-01-312024-12-04 · FIREK0291Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Egress Deficiencies
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-01-312024-12-04 · FIREK0341Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-01-312024-12-04 · FIREK0351Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-01-312024-12-04 · FIREK0361Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that waiting areas, nurse’s stations, gift shops, and cooking facilities, open to the corridor are properly protected.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-01-312024-12-04 · FIREK0511Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Services Deficiencies
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-01-312024-12-04 · FIREK0911Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-01-312024-12-04 · FIREK0918Severity E · pattern; 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 · 2025-01-312023-09-29 · HEALTHF0655Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-11-062023-09-29 · 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 · 2023-11-062023-09-29 · HEALTHF0658Severity E · pattern; 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 · 2023-11-062023-09-29 · HEALTHF0695Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-11-0603 / 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| No penalty row appeared in the August 2026 penalties file. | |||
04 / OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURES
Who appears in the CMS file
- STARR, RICHARDIndividual · 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST100% · since 01/02/1986
- STARR HEALTHGROUP, LLCOrganization · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 05/19/1992
- STARR, LINDSEYIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 05/04/2009
- STARR, RICHARDIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 05/19/1992
- SOUTHWOOD AT NORWELL NURSING CENTER, INC.Organization · GENERAL PARTNERSHIP INTERESTNOT APPLICABLE · since 05/19/1992
- SOUTHWOOD AT NORWELL NURSING CENTEROrganization · LIMITED PARTNERSHIP INTERESTNOT APPLICABLE · since 05/19/1992
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 hours3.99per resident day
RN hours0.71per resident day
Weekend nurse hours3.57per resident day
Staff turnover28.7%CMS reported field
06 / LOCAL RECORDS
Open the Norwell ledger →