ABOUT US
Family-Owned Nursing Home in Norwell, MA Since 1954
Southwood at Norwell Nursing Center is a trusted, family-owned skilled nursing facility located on a peaceful campus in Norwell, Massachusetts. For more than 70 years, the Starr family has been dedicated to providing exceptional care to residents from Norwell and across Plymouth County and the South Shore, including Hingham, Hanover, Rockland, Scituate, Marshfield, Weymouth, and Braintree. Our CMS 5-Star rated facility combines clinical excellence with the warmth and personal attention that only a family-run nursing home can offer. At Southwood, every resident is treated like a member of our own family—and our commitment to all in-house staffing means you’ll see the same caring faces day after day.
Family-Owned Heritage
- Proudly family-owned and operated by the Starr family since 1954
- More than 70 years of dedicated service to South Shore and Plymouth County families
- Intimate, personalized care that only a family-run facility can provide
- All in-house staff—no agency or temp workers—for consistent, trusted care
5-Star Quality Care & Recognition
- CMS 5-Star Overall Rating—the highest quality rating from Medicare
- High Performing for Long-Term Care by U.S. News & World Report
- 142 beds with 26 private rooms featuring full private bathrooms
- Located just 5 miles from South Shore Hospital for seamless post-acute transitions
The Southwood Difference
- In-house rehabilitation team—our therapists are employees, not contractors, ensuring continuity of care
- 142-bed facility on a peaceful campus at 501 Cordwainer Drive in Norwell
- Resident-centered care philosophy where every individual is treated like family
- Convenient Norwell location serving Hingham, Hanover, Rockland, Scituate, and the entire South Shore
Our Commitment to You
When you choose Southwood at Norwell Nursing Center, you choose a trusted partner in care. Our experienced team of nurses, therapists, and support staff works together to create individualized care plans that address each resident’s unique needs and goals.
We help residents at every stage of their recovery. Whether your loved one requires short-term rehabilitation after surgery, long-term skilled nursing care, or specialized support for complex medical conditions, we provide compassionate, high-quality care every step of the way. We coordinate closely with South Shore Hospital, Mass General, Brigham & Women’s, Beth Israel Deaconess, and other area hospitals to ensure seamless transitions.
We invite you to visit our facility and experience the Southwood difference firsthand. Contact our admissions team at (781) 982-7450 to schedule your personalized tour.