Buckingham at Norwood, the
100 McClellan Street · Norwood, NJ · 07648 · 2017686222
240 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Excelcare
Why this verdict
- Federal penalties on record: $76,226 in fines in the last 24 months.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
2 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
$76,226 in federal fines in the last 24 months
1 fine — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
Total nurse staffing below 3.0 hours per resident-day
2.58 reported hours vs the 3.48 minimum CMS's own staffing study recommends.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 2.58 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.54 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.28 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 24% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $101,674 |
Inspection citations (25 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 2, 2026
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected May 2, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 2, 2026
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 2, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 2, 2026
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected May 2, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 2, 2026
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected May 2, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 2, 2026
Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards.
Corrected April 30, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E April 2, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected May 2, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Immediate jeopardy · L November 7, 2024
Ensure that nurse aides who have worked more than 4 months, are trained and competent; and nurse aides who have worked less than 4 months are enrolled in appropriate training.
Corrected December 6, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D November 7, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected December 1, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E November 7, 2024
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected December 6, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D November 7, 2024
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected December 6, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 7, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected December 6, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 7, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected December 1, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E November 7, 2024
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected December 6, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 7, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected December 6, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 7, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected December 1, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 7, 2024
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected December 1, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D November 7, 2024
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected December 1, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D November 7, 2024
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected December 1, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D November 7, 2024
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected December 6, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E November 7, 2024
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.
Corrected December 6, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F November 7, 2024
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Corrected December 6, 2024 · Administration
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Immediate jeopardy · J July 14, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected August 10, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D July 14, 2023
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected July 31, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 14, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected July 31, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 14, 2023
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected July 31, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| November 7, 2024 | Fine | $76,226 |
| July 14, 2023 | Fine | $25,448 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 315290 · certified since February 16, 1990. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.