The Vardell Report.Southwood at Norwell Nursing Ctr

Across 3 inspections from September 2023 to January 2026, state surveyors documented 9 findings at Southwood at Norwell Nursing Ctr; 9 have a recorded correction; CMS lists no enforcement action in the window.

Inspections

3

2023–2026, standard

Findings

9

Deficiencies cited by state inspectors

Corrected

9

Of 9 findings, with a recorded correction date

Penalties

0

No fines or payment denials in the window

Every inspection in the record window, newest first. A finding is a deficiency an inspector cited. CMS publishes what a complaint investigation cited, not what the complaint alleged.

1. Jan 22026

   Standard health inspection

   2 findings

   • F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jan 26, 2026
   • F761Ensure 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.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jan 26, 2026

   Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

2. Dec 42024

   Standard health inspection

   No findings

   Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

3. Sep 292023

   Standard health inspection

   7 findings

   • F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Nov 6, 2023
   • F740Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Nov 6, 2023
   • F919Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Nov 6, 2023
   • F655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedLevel DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Nov 6, 2023
   • F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Nov 6, 2023
   • F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Nov 6, 2023
   • F849Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Nov 6, 2023

   Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

Severity levels follow the CMS scope and severity grid. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy.

A repeated citation can merit attention, but context and corrective action must be reviewed before drawing a conclusion.

1. 1

   Respiratory Care, Cited in Two Inspections

   Inspectors cited F695 in September 2023 and January 2026. This citation covers oxygen, breathing treatments and other respiratory care. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

   232426F695 across all 3 inspections, oldest to newest

Bring these to the tour. Each one comes from something in the record; the reason is under the question.

1. 01

   Who manages oxygen and breathing treatments on each shift, and how is the equipment checked?

   Respiratory Care: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D.

2. 02

   How many nurses and aides are on each shift, including nights and weekends, for the unit we are considering?

   No staffing citation appears in this window. Staffing levels are published separately by CMS and are worth asking about directly.

3. 03

   Has the home been fined or had payments denied before this record begins?

   CMS lists no fines or payment denials in this window. The record starts September 29, 2023; anything earlier is not in it.

Inspection results and penalties are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services from surveys conducted by the Massachusetts state survey agency.

• Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  Massachusetts state survey agency

  Inspection Sep 29, 2023 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

• Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  Massachusetts state survey agency

  Inspection Dec 4, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

• Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  Massachusetts state survey agency

  Inspection Jan 2, 2026 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

• Provider Information, Provider Data Catalog

  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · 225597

  Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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Historical coverage varies by agency and location. Missing records do not mean that no complaint or violation occurred.

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