13 health deficiencies
Top issue: Pharmacy Service (4 deficiencies)
23 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (12 deficiencies)
Lowell, MA
2-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with $15,030 in total fines with 13 recent health deficiencies with 23 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
476 Varnum Avenue, Lowell, MA
(978) 458-3388
Overall
2 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
2 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
3 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
2 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
169
Certified beds
Average residents
121
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Lme Family Holdings
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1990-07-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
0.28
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
1.11
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.13
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
3.23
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
54%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
40%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.5 |
1.9
0.6 pts worse
|
1.9
0.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.0 |
1.5
0.5 pts worse
|
1.8
0.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 83.7% |
92.2%
8.5 pts worse
|
93.4%
9.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 85.6% |
94.8%
9.2 pts worse
|
95.5%
9.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 4.3% |
3.5%
0.8 pts worse
|
3.3%
1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 3.4% |
12.0%
8.6 pts better
|
11.4%
8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 7.7% |
5.2%
2.5 pts worse
|
5.4%
2.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 33.2% |
19.2%
14 pts worse
|
19.6%
13.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 37.6% |
22.5%
15.1 pts worse
|
16.7%
20.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 18.5% |
17.7%
0.8 pts worse
|
16.3%
2.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 23.6% |
17.6%
6 pts worse
|
14.9%
8.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.6% |
1.0%
0.4 pts better
|
1.0%
0.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 1.2% |
2.0%
0.8 pts better
|
1.7%
0.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 24.8% |
21.7%
3.1 pts worse
|
19.8%
5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 3.8% |
4.6%
0.8 pts better
|
5.1%
1.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 45.4% |
77.1%
31.7 pts worse
|
81.7%
36.3 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 20.6% |
11.8%
8.8 pts worse
|
12.0%
8.6 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 1.4% |
1.3%
0.1 pts worse
|
1.6%
0.2 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 63.0% |
77.7%
14.7 pts worse
|
79.7%
16.7 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 18.0% |
25.8%
7.8 pts better
|
23.9%
5.9 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Top issue: Pharmacy Service (4 deficiencies)
23 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (12 deficiencies)
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (7 deficiencies)
18 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (4 deficiencies)
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (8 deficiencies)
13 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (5 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Corrected 2026-02-10
Fire Safety
Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.
Corrected 2025-12-08
Fire Safety
Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.
Corrected 2026-02-06
Fire Safety
Develop a communication plan.
Corrected 2026-02-10
Fire Safety
Provide primary/alternate means for communication.
Corrected 2026-02-10
Fire Safety
Provide a means of sharing information on occupancy/needs.
Corrected 2026-02-10
Fire Safety
Provide family notifications of emergency plan.
Corrected 2026-02-10
Fire Safety
Establish emergency prep training and testing.
Corrected 2026-02-10
Fire Safety
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
Corrected 2025-12-08
Fire Safety
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Corrected 2026-02-06
Fire Safety
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Corrected 2026-02-10
Fire Safety
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
Corrected 2026-02-10
Fire Safety
Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction.
Corrected 2026-02-06
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 2025-12-08
Fire Safety
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Corrected 2025-12-08
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2025-12-08
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2026-02-10
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2026-02-06
Fire Safety
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2026-02-06
Fire Safety
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Corrected 2026-02-06
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2025-12-08
Fire Safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2026-02-10
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2025-12-08
Fire Safety
Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction.
Corrected 2025-01-10
Fire Safety
Have an externally vented heating system.
Corrected 2025-01-10
Fire Safety
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Corrected 2025-01-16
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2025-01-10
Fire Safety
Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.
Corrected 2024-12-22
Fire Safety
Develop a communication plan.
Corrected 2024-12-22
Fire Safety
Establish emergency prep training and testing.
Corrected 2024-12-22
Fire Safety
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Corrected 2024-12-22
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 2025-01-10
Fire Safety
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
Corrected 2025-01-10
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2025-01-10
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-01-10
Fire Safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2025-01-10
Fire Safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2025-01-16
Fire Safety
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
Corrected 2025-01-10
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2025-01-10
Fire Safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2025-01-10
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2025-01-10
Fire Safety
Establish policies and procedures for sheltering.
Corrected 2023-12-22
Fire Safety
Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.
Corrected 2023-12-22
Fire Safety
Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.
Corrected 2023-12-22
Fire Safety
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Corrected 2023-12-22
Fire Safety
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Corrected 2023-12-22
Fire Safety
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
Corrected 2023-12-22
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2023-12-22
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-12-22
Fire Safety
Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.
Corrected 2023-12-22
Fire Safety
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Corrected 2023-12-22
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2023-12-22
Fire Safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2023-12-22
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2023-12-22
Inspection history
Health
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2025-12-29
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2025-11-25
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2025-11-25
Health
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected 2025-11-25
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2025-11-25
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2025-11-25
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2025-11-25
Health
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected 2025-11-25
Health
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2025-11-25
Health
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected 2025-11-25
Health
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2025-11-25
Health
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 2025-11-25
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-11-25
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2024-12-07
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2024-12-07
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-12-07
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2024-12-07
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2024-12-07
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2024-12-07
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2024-12-07
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-12-07
Health
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected 2024-12-07
Health
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2024-12-07
Health
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2024-12-07
Health
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2024-12-07
Health
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 2024-12-07
Health
Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.
Corrected 2024-12-07
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2024-12-07
Health
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected 2024-05-18
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-01-19
Health
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2023-12-22
Health
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2023-12-22
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2023-12-22
Health
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected 2023-12-22
Health
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2023-12-22
Health
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected 2023-12-22
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2023-12-22
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2023-12-22
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-12-22
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 2023-12-22
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2023-12-22
Health
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2023-12-22
Health
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected 2023-12-22
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 2023-07-03
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2023-07-03
Health
Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
Corrected 2023-07-03
Penalties and ownership
Fine · fine $15,030
Fine
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Contracted Managing Employee · Individual
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