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
Chain footprint
15 facilities
Chain averages 2 overall / 2 health / 3 staffing / 3 quality stars
Changed ownership
No
Within the last 12 months
Family council
Yes
Resident and family council reported
Sprinklers
Yes
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
0.28
Registered nurse staffing · state 0.65 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
1.11
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.96 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
2.13
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.26 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
3.52
All reported nurse hours · state 3.86 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
1.38
RN + LPN hours · state 1.60 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
3.23
Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.45 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
0.16
Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.46 · national 0.47
Physical therapist
0.01
Reported PT staffing · state 0.08 · national 0.07
Adjusted RN hours
0.34
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
4.30
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.12
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
54%
Annual RN turnover · state 45% · national 45%
Total nurse turnover
40%
Annual nurse turnover · state 40% · national 46%
SNF VBP
Program rank
4,165
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
41.05
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
0.9940
Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.
Program components
Readmission
1.76
Baseline 20.99% · Performance 20.62% · Measure score 1.76 · Achievement 1.76 · Improvement 0.43
Healthcare-associated infections
5.88
Baseline 7.51% · Performance 6.08% · Measure score 5.88 · Achievement 5.88 · Improvement 5.20
Total nurse turnover
5.99
Baseline 32.84% · Performance 39.22% · Measure score 5.99 · Achievement 5.99 · Improvement 0
Adjusted total nurse staffing
2.80
Baseline 3.40 hours · Performance 3.87 hours · Measure score 2.80 · Achievement 2.80 · Improvement 1.49
SNF QRP
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | 10.58% |
10.72%
0.1 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 72 · Observed rate 12.5% · Lower 95% interval 7.2% |
| Discharge to community | 40.31% |
50.57%
10.3 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 39 · Observed rate 28.21% · Lower 95% interval 27.86% |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | 0.85 |
1.02
0.2 pts better
|
|
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | 79.55% |
95.27%
15.7 pts worse
|
Numerator 35 · Denominator 44 |
| Falls with major injury | 0% |
0.77%
0.8 pts better
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 44 |
| Discharge self-care score | 45.45% |
53.69%
8.2 pts worse
|
Numerator 15 · Denominator 33 |
| Discharge mobility score | 36.36% |
50.94%
14.6 pts worse
|
Numerator 12 · Denominator 33 |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | 9.09% |
2.29%
6.8 pts worse
|
Numerator 4 · Denominator 44 · Adjusted rate 6.58% |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | 6.08% |
7.12%
1 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 42 · Observed rate 2.38% · Lower 95% interval 3.07% |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 58.82% |
8.2%
50.6 pts better
|
Numerator 70 · Denominator 119 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | 58.96% |
42%
17 pts better
|
Numerator 79 · Denominator 134 |
| Discharge function score | 51.52% |
56.45%
4.9 pts worse
|
Numerator 17 · Denominator 33 |
| Transfer of health information to provider | Not Available |
95.95%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 10 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Transfer of health information to patient | Not Available |
96.28%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 13 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | Not Available |
25.2%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 18 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
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 · Adjusted 2.5 · Observed 2.5 · Expected 1.9 · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Adjusted 2.0 · Observed 2.1 · Expected 1.8 · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 84.9% · Q2 84.1% · Q3 84.5% · Q4 81.4% · 4Q avg 83.7% |
| 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 · 4Q avg 85.6% |
| 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 · Q1 3.8% · Q2 2.7% · Q3 4.5% · Q4 6.2% · 4Q avg 4.3% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 4.4% · Q2 4.0% · Q3 2.1% · Q4 3.0% · 4Q avg 3.4% |
| 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 · Q1 7.1% · Q2 12.0% · Q3 4.9% · Q4 6.9% · 4Q avg 7.7% |
| 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 · Q1 33.3% · Q2 37.5% · Q3 30.1% · Q4 31.7% · 4Q avg 33.2% |
| 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 · Q1 45.1% · Q2 35.7% · Q3 33.8% · Q4 36.6% · 4Q avg 37.6% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% |
| 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 · Q1 24.7% · Q2 21.9% · Q3 13.5% · Q4 15.3% · 4Q avg 18.5% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 18.5% · Q2 31.0% · Q3 18.4% · Q4 26.0% · 4Q avg 23.6% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.8% · Q4 1.7% · 4Q avg 0.6% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 1.9% · Q2 0.9% · Q3 1.8% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 1.2% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 24.1% · Q2 23.7% · Q3 28.5% · Q4 23.0% · 4Q avg 24.8% |
| 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 · Q1 5.2% · Q2 5.0% · Q3 2.3% · Q4 2.7% · 4Q avg 3.8% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 43.6% · Q2 43.2% · Q3 52.2% · Q4 42.9% · 4Q avg 45.4% |
| 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 · Adjusted 20.6% · Observed 23.3% · Expected 12.6% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 0.0% · 4Q avg 1.4% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · 4Q avg 63.0% |
| 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 · Adjusted 18.0% · Observed 18.6% · Expected 24.6% · Used in QM five-star |
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
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