Cycle 1
Health 2025-05-21 · Fire 2025-05-21
9 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (2 deficiencies)
11 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (4 deficiencies)
Lowell, MA
Care One At Lowell
3-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with $19,055 in total fines with 9 recent health deficiencies with 11 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
19 Varnum Street, Lowell, MA
(978) 454-5644
Overall
3 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
3 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
4 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
4 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
160
Certified beds
Average residents
152
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Careone
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1974-12-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.25
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
1.20
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.18
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
3.16
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
0%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
16%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.7 |
1.9
0.8 pts worse
|
1.9
0.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.5 |
1.5
About the same
|
1.8
0.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 54.9% |
92.2%
37.3 pts worse
|
93.4%
38.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 99.4% |
94.8%
4.6 pts better
|
95.5%
3.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 5.2% |
3.5%
1.7 pts worse
|
3.3%
1.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 1.0% |
12.0%
11 pts better
|
11.4%
10.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 4.8% |
5.2%
0.4 pts better
|
5.4%
0.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 44.8% |
19.2%
25.6 pts worse
|
19.6%
25.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 52.9% |
22.5%
30.4 pts worse
|
16.7%
36.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.2% |
0.1%
0.1 pts worse
|
0.1%
0.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 6.4% |
17.7%
11.3 pts better
|
16.3%
9.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 7.2% |
17.6%
10.4 pts better
|
14.9%
7.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.3% |
1.0%
0.7 pts better
|
1.0%
0.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.5% |
2.0%
1.5 pts better
|
1.7%
1.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 5.7% |
21.7%
16 pts better
|
19.8%
14.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 1.8% |
4.6%
2.8 pts better
|
5.1%
3.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 8.8% |
77.1%
68.3 pts worse
|
81.7%
72.9 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 6.3% |
11.8%
5.5 pts better
|
12.0%
5.7 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 33.5% |
25.8%
7.7 pts worse
|
23.9%
9.6 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2024-06-27 · Fire 2024-06-27
8 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (3 deficiencies)
5 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)
Cycle 3
Health 2023-04-06 · Fire 2023-04-06
10 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (5 deficiencies)
5 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Services (2 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-21
K222 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Corrected 2025-07-03
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-21
K311 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
Corrected 2025-07-03
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-21
K324 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2025-07-03
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-21
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-07-03
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-21
K372 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2025-07-03
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-21
K911 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
Corrected 2025-07-03
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-21
K914 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Corrected 2025-07-03
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-21
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2025-07-03
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-21
K293 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Corrected 2025-07-03
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-21
K531 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.
Corrected 2025-07-03
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-21
K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2025-07-03
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-06-27
K211 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2024-08-22
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-06-27
K531 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.
Corrected 2024-08-22
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-06-27
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2024-08-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-06-27
K345 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2024-08-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-06-27
K372 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2024-08-22
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-04-06
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-05-29
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-04-06
K522 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have an externally vented heating system.
Corrected 2023-05-29
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-04-06
K345 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2023-05-29
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-04-06
K531 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.
Corrected 2023-05-29
C · Minimal harm
2023-04-06
K741 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Corrected 2023-05-29
Inspection history
Recent health citations
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-21
F712 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
Corrected 2025-06-27
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-21
F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2025-06-27
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-21
F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected 2025-06-27
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-21
F637 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Corrected 2025-06-27
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-21
F693 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected 2025-06-27
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-21
F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2025-06-27
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-21
F759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2025-06-27
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-21
F779 · Administration Deficiencies
Health
Keep signed and dated reports of x-rays and other diagnostic services in the residents record.
Corrected 2025-06-27
C · Minimal harm
2025-05-21
F628 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected 2025-06-27
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-09
F607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected 2024-08-05
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-06-27
F604 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected 2024-08-04
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-06-27
F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2024-08-04
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-06-27
F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2024-08-04
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-06-27
F699 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Corrected 2024-08-04
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-06-27
F790 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
Corrected 2024-08-04
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-06-27
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-08-04
B · Minimal harm
2024-06-27
F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2024-08-04
G · Actual harm
2023-04-06
F688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
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 2023-05-01
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-04-06
F578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected 2023-05-01
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-04-06
F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2023-05-01
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-04-06
F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2023-05-01
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-04-06
F685 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Corrected 2023-05-01
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-04-06
F693 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected 2023-05-01
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-04-06
F712 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
Corrected 2023-05-01
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-04-06
F759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2023-05-01
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-04-06
F791 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected 2023-05-01
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-04-06
F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2023-05-01
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
$19,055
2023-04-06
Fine
Fine · fine $19,055
Fine
Ownership
Baruch, David
Corporate Officer · Individual
Baruch, David
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
Care Realty, LLC
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Des 2009 Family Trust
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Healthbridge Management LLC
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Straus, Daniel
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
Thci Of Massachusetts, LLC
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
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