Boston Home, INC (the)
Scout 97Boston, MA · 96 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
One of Boston's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $14,050–$17,500/mo
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Southwood at Norwell Nursing Ctr
501 Cordwainer Drive, Norwell, MA 02061 · Plymouth County
Award-winning nursing home in Norwell, MA. CMS 5-Star rated facility offering personalized skilled nursing care and rehabilitation.
95
ExceptionalHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates exceptional.
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Availability outlook● Fills quickly
Typically 87% full (123 of 142 beds occupied on an average day).
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Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
Our evaluation
An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.
One of Norwell's top-rated skilled nursing communities
Southwood at Norwell Nursing Ctr is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Norwell, MA, with 142 certified beds and an average of about 123 residents per day.
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 5/5 on health inspections, 4/5 on staffing, 5/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 3.97 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.79 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 32.5%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 2 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.
Strengths
- ✓5-star overall CMS rating
- ✓Strong health-inspection rating
- ✓Above-average nurse staffing (3.97 hrs/resident/day)
- ✓Low staff turnover (continuity of care)
- ✓No federal fines on record
- ✓Full sprinkler system
Things to ask about
None noted in the public data.
Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in Norwell for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 142
- Avg. residents/day
- 123
- Ownership
- For profit - Partnership
- Part of a chain
- Independent
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 225597
Federal quality ratings
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures
Pricing & cost
We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.
| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $14,050–$17,500/mo (median $15,350) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Boston prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
Staffing & care
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
- Total nurse hrs / resident / day
- 3.97
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.79
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 32.5%
- National avg ≈ 52%
Safety & inspection record
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
- Health deficiencies (last survey)
- 2
- Federal fines
- None on record
- Total penalties
- 0
- Last standard survey
- 2026-01-02
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (10 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2026-01-02Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
2026-01-02Severity D — potential for harmPharmacy 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, compar…
2023-09-29Severity E — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
2023-09-29Severity E — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
2023-09-29Severity E — potential for harmEnvironmental Deficiencies
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
2023-09-29Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintPharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
2023-09-29Severity D — potential for harmResident 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
2023-09-29Severity D — potential for harmResident 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.
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
- ✓ Rehabilitation services
- ✓ Respite / short-term stays
- ✓ Restaurant-style dining
- ✓ Wellness programs
- ✓ Gardens / walking paths
- ✓ 24-hour staff
- ✓ 24/7 staff
Location
501 Cordwainer Drive, Norwell, MA
Reviews & reputation
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How much does Southwood at Norwell Nursing Ctr cost?
Southwood at Norwell Nursing Ctr does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Norwell, MA area typically runs $14,050–$17,500 per month (median $15,350, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is Southwood at Norwell Nursing Ctr's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Southwood at Norwell Nursing Ctr 5 out of 5 stars overall, including 5/5 for health inspections, 4/5 for staffing, 5/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Southwood at Norwell Nursing Ctr?
Staff provide about 3.97 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 32.5% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Southwood at Norwell Nursing Ctr?
Southwood at Norwell Nursing Ctr has 10 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2026-01-02). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Southwood at Norwell Nursing Ctr have availability?
Typically 87% full (123 of 142 beds occupied on an average day). Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Southwood at Norwell Nursing Ctr offer?
Southwood at Norwell Nursing Ctr in Norwell, MA offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 142 beds.
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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