Charwell House Health and Rehabilitation
Nursing home in Norwood, MA
From 1 posting and nurse reviews · Employer research Sep 14, 2026Sources
The short version
You would see CNA work posted on 2nd, 3rd, and weekend shifts, with extra differentials on those hours.
Employer research, Sep 14, 2026
Nursing here
- Career development
CNA posting lists opportunities for professional growth; no ladder steps or timelines given
Charwell House Health and Rehabilitation · employer research
Sources
As of 2026- Charting system
PointClickCare
From employer postings
- Scheduling
CNA posting advertises 2nd, 3rd, and weekend shifts with increased differentials
Charwell House Health and Rehabilitation · employer research
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As of 2026
Benefits
Postings mention increased differentials for 2nd, 3rd, and weekend shifts, without listing the amounts.
Published pay and benefits
- Annual pay
Director of Nursing, Norwood MA; Glassdoor estimate $101K-$138K/yr (not employer-stated)
As of 2026
Sources
- Shift pay
Increased shift differentials for 2nd, 3rd, and all weekend shifts (CNA posting; amounts not stated)
As of 2026
- Benefits
Referral program bonuses for CNA hires (amount not stated)
As of 2026
The units
Skilled Nursing / Rehabilitation
Charwell House Health and Rehabilitation · Norwood, MA
Employer DON posting lists the work setting as a skilled nursing facility directing the Nursing Service Department.
Sources
Charwell House Health and Rehabilitation · Norwood, MA
What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Low pay and benefits scores
- Indeed raters scored pay and benefits 2.1/5, the weakest of the detailed categories, with overall 2.6 from 11 reviews.
Sources
As of 2020Source: indeed.com- Management accountability and DON visibility
- 2020 staff described weak leadership, a DON who stayed off the units, no grievance path, and problems being ignored rather than fixed.
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As of 2020Source: indeed.com- New ownership and profit focus
- An LPN said new owners were profit-driven and uncaring; a caregiver the same year said new management was trying to improve the facility.
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As of 2020Source: indeed.com
More review themes
- Flexibility and manager support
- Indeed's summary of likes cited time and location flexibility, support from a manager, and fair pay for the job.
Sources
As of 2020Source: indeed.com
The hard parts
In 2020, 11 Indeed reviews put pay and benefits at 2.1 out of 5, the lowest of the detailed categories.
Sources
As of 2020Source: indeed.com
What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
- How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
- What does a usual day’s workload look like?
Living in Norwood, MA
Anchored by the 110-foot Gothic carillon tower over Norwood Common, Norwood gives nurses a connected Greater Boston launchpad. MBTA Franklin Line trains hit South Station in thirty minutes, while Route 1 and I-95 access regional medical campuses. Post-shift, recharge along Willett Pond's quiet trails, tour Winsmith Mill Marketplace, or find rental duplexes in South Norwood.
Browse roles in Norwood- State price level · Massachusetts
- 6% above the national average
- State index 105.8 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $2,116/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $107,030/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Common questions
Does Charwell House Health and Rehabilitation hire new grads?
The one role asks for nursing experience, and none says it welcomes new grads.
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Charwell House Health and Rehabilitation, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at Charwell House Health and Rehabilitation
Sources
- glassdoor.com/Overview/Working-at-Charlwell-House-Health-and-Rehabilitation-Center-EI_IE4459525.11,59.htm
Nursing here · as of 2026
- indeed.com/cmp/Charlwell-House/reviews
What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2020
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