Nursing homes in Norwell, MA
Compare 2 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Norwell, part of the Plymouth area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 4★ — above the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.
Norwell, Massachusetts, located in Plymouth County, serves residents with two skilled nursing facilities. According to current CMS Care Compare data, these local centers maintain an average overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars. Among the available options in the 02061 ZIP code, Southwood at Norwell Nursing Center stands out as the highest-rated facility, currently holding a perfect 5-star designation for its quality of care and clinical performance.
Rating distribution
avg 4★ · 2 homesProvider mix in Norwell
2 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
What to look for in Norwell
- All homes in Norwell score 3★ or higher on compliance — a positive sign on regulatory standards.
- 1 of 2 home meets a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
- 1 home holds the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
- 1 of 2 home sits below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in Norwell
| SOUTHWOOD AT NORWELL NURSING CTR SOUTHWOOD AT NORWELL NURSING CENTER · Large · For Profit | 5.0 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 5 |
| ROYAL NORWELL NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER LLC ROYAL HEALTH GROUP · Medium · For Profit | 3.0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
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Each home is scored 1–5★ across compliance, residents' experience, staffing, and quality measures, then combined into an overall rating.