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Southwood At Norwell Nursing Ctr
501 Cordwainer Drive, Norwell, MA 02061
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Southwood At Norwell Nursing Ctr Description
Southwood at Norwell Nursing Center welcomes all of you to our tastefully appointed health care center located on an eight acre wooded country setting in Norwell. Southwood is owned and operated by the Starr family who has provided quality health care on the South Shore since 1954. Our goal at Southwood is to encourage all of our Residents to achieve their maximum physical and mental potential.
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Care Types at Community
This community offers the following types of care
Memory Care
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Nursing Home
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Skilled Nursing
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Review Summary
The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.
Positive Reviews:
- Residents are adjusting well and receiving good care, with families expressing gratitude for the care provided.
- Facilities praised for their environment, facilities, and caring staff, with special mention of outstanding nurses and excellent communication, including daily FaceTime calls.
- Residents feel well-cared for by amazing nurses who show genuine concern.
- Facility described as clean, well-maintained, with well-trained staff offering a variety of therapies and excellent patient care, despite some scheduling issues and dietary preferences not being met.
- Activities are plentiful and enjoyable, including auctions, music nights, and bingo.
- Staff described as very friendly and professional, providing very good care.
- Facility has supportive team and nice CNAs, with many activities for residents.
Negative Reviews:
- Communication problems reported, including issues with phones not working and lack of response to complaints.
- Concerns about resident safety and supervision, with a report of a resident falling when left unsupervised.
- Some staff perceived as rude and unempathetic towards patients.
Mixed Reviews:
- Facility appearance is nice, but may not be suitable for everyone.
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Health
Community Amenities
Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Nursing Home Ratings
Overall rating: 3
Health inspection rating: 2
Staffing rating: 4
Quality measure rating: 5
Long-term quality measure rating:
5
Short-term quality measure rating:
5
Nursing Home Overview
Participation
date: Oct. 28, 1993
Ownership type: For Profit
Provider
type: Medicare and Medicaid
Nursing home capacity: 142
Total current residents: 120
Facility is located in a hospital: No
Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
Resident and family council: Both
Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines
Number of
facility
incidents: 0
Number of
substantiated complaints: 1
Number of payment denials: 0
Number of fines: 0
Total cost of fines: $0
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointHealth and Fire Safety Deficiencies
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.
| Scope | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Severity of Deficiency | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G | H | I |
| No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy | D | E | F |
| No actual harm with potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
Fire Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-04-04 | 2019-05-19 | C | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed. |
| 2019-04-04 | 2019-05-19 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration. |
| 2019-04-04 | 2019-05-19 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation. |
| 2019-04-04 | 2019-05-19 | C | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Establish policies and procedures for volunteers. |
| 2019-04-04 | 2019-05-19 | C | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary. |
| 2019-04-04 | 2019-05-19 | C | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Develop a communication plan. |
| 2019-04-04 | 2019-05-19 | C | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Provide emergency officials' contact information. |
| 2019-04-04 | 2019-05-19 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Provide primary/alternate means for communication. |
| 2019-04-04 | 2019-05-19 | C | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Provide family notifications of emergency plan. |
| 2019-04-04 | 2019-05-19 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Establish emergency prep training and testing. |
| 2019-04-04 | 2019-05-19 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Establish staff and initial training requirements. |
| 2019-04-04 | 2019-05-19 | C | Smoke Deficiencies | Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. |
| 2017-10-25 | 2017-11-06 | C | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. |
Health Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-04-16 | 2021-05-21 | E | 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. |
| 2021-04-16 | 2021-05-21 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | 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. |
| 2021-04-16 | 2021-05-21 | D | 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. |
| 2022-01-04 | 2022-02-25 | E | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. |
| 2019-03-06 | 2019-04-20 | B | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. |
| 2019-03-06 | 2019-04-20 | E | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. |
| 2019-03-06 | 2019-04-20 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition |
| 2019-03-06 | 2019-04-20 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. |
| 2019-03-06 | 2019-08-09 | G | 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. |
| 2019-03-06 | 2019-08-09 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. |
| 2019-03-06 | 2019-04-20 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. |
| 2019-03-06 | 2019-04-20 | G | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| 2019-03-06 | 2019-08-09 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. |
| 2019-03-06 | 2019-04-20 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | 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. |
| 2019-03-06 | 2019-04-20 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. |
| 2019-03-06 | 2019-04-20 | E | 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. |
| 2019-03-06 | 2019-04-20 | E | Administration Deficiencies | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. |
| 2019-03-06 | 2019-04-20 | D | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2019-03-06 | 2019-08-09 | F | Environmental Deficiencies | Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame. |
| 2019-03-06 | 2019-04-20 | D | Environmental Deficiencies | Provide at least one room set aside to use as a resident dining room and for activities, that is a good size, with good lighting, air flow and furniture. |
| 2019-03-06 | 2019-04-20 | F | Environmental Deficiencies | Have policies on smoking. |
| 2017-10-10 | 2017-11-19 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights. |
| 2017-10-10 | 2017-11-19 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. |
| 2017-10-10 | 2017-11-19 | D | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Keep each resident free from physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. |
| 2017-10-10 | 2017-11-19 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide activities to meet the interests and needs of each resident. |
| 2017-10-10 | 2017-11-19 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment by a qualified health professional. |
| 2017-10-10 | 2017-11-19 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. |
| 2017-10-10 | 2017-11-19 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Allow residents the right to participate in the planning or revision of care and treatment. |
| 2017-10-10 | 2017-11-19 | E | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. |
| 2017-10-10 | 2017-11-19 | E | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure residents maintain acceptable nutritional status. |
| 2017-10-10 | 2017-11-19 | D | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. |
| 2017-10-10 | 2017-11-19 | D | Administration Deficiencies | Give or get quality laboratory services/tests in a timely manner to meet the needs of residents. |
Fines
| Fine Date | Fine Amount |
|---|---|
| 2018-08-07 | $13,627 |
| 2019-03-06 | $55,257 |
Denials
| Denial Date | Payment Denial Days |
|---|---|
| 2019-03-06 | 55 |
What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Rockland which is 3.0 miles away and has a population of 17,982 (small town).
- The average income is $230,587, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 75
- Low Temperature: 33
- Average Temperature: 53.5
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 131 days of rain, 31 days of snow and 201 days of sun
- Precipitation: 1.3 inches a year
- The crime rate is 1.12 per 100 people which is very low compared to other cities.
- Violent Crime: 0.17 incidents per 100 people
- Property Crime: 0.67 incidents per 100 people
- Drug-Related Crime: 0.01 incidents per 100 people
- The average life expectancy in zip code is 79.95 years old, which is high compared to other zip codes.
- Air Quality: Good Days 163.0, Moderate Days 18.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 0.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0
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Supermarkets
The Big Y
0.5 miles awayStop & Shop
1.4 miles awayWhole Foods Market
3.7 miles awayWalmart
4.0 miles awayShaw's
4.1 miles awayTransportation
South Weymouth
3.8 miles awayBus Stations
851 Pleasant St
3.2 miles awayPleasant St @ Colonels Dr
3.2 miles away1197 Washington St
3.3 miles awayMutton Lane @ Old Stone Way
3.3 miles away100 Mutton Lane
3.3 miles awayBanks
Eastern Bank
0.5 miles awaySantander
0.6 miles awayCitizens Bank
0.6 miles awayRockland Trust
0.6 miles awayHingham Savings
0.9 miles awayHospitals
South Shore Hospital
3.7 miles awayQuincy Mental Health Center
7.2 miles awayEncompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Braintree
7.3 miles awayPembroke Hospital
7.5 miles awaySignature Healthcare Brockton Hospital
7.7 miles awayPharmacies
Olden's Pharmacy
3.6 miles awayCVS
3.7 miles awayWalgreens
3.9 miles awayCVS Pharmacy
4.1 miles awayScituate Health Mart Pharmacy
6.2 miles awayDentists
Dentistry for Chickens
0.7 miles awayAspire Dental Health of Weymouth
3.9 miles awaySouth Shore Dentistry
4.0 miles awayStetson Dental Care
4.1 miles awayAbington Dental Associates
4.5 miles awayParks
Pond St Conservation Land
0.5 miles awayJacobs Pond Conservation Area
0.7 miles awayMcKenna Marsh Conservation Area
1.0 miles awayMann Brook Lots
1.2 miles awayHingham St Conservation Land
1.2 miles awayPlaces of Worship
First Baptist Church
6.4 miles awayFirst Trinitarian Congregational Church
6.7 miles awayUnited First Parish Church
8.6 miles awayKings Chapel
16.2 miles awaySt. Leonard's Church
16.4 miles awayShopping
Tooth Boss Plaza
3.8 miles awayRoyal Shops
4.1 miles awaySouth Shore Plaza
8.0 miles awayWestgate Mall
9.9 miles awayPlanet Fitness Plaza
11.9 miles awayCulture
North River Theatre & Comm Clb
4.9 miles awaySouth Shore Conservatory
5.1 miles awayThe Ellis House
6.1 miles awayThe Makery Sewing Studio
6.2 miles awaySouth Shore Music Circus
6.2 miles awayRestaurants
Ninety-Nine Restaurant
0.4 miles awayformer papa ginos
0.6 miles awayCedar Café
0.6 miles awayBoston Pizza
0.6 miles awayLobster Pot
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