Lowell, MA

Northwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center

1-star overall rating with 1-star inspections with $165,780 in total fines with 22 recent health deficiencies with 14 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

1010 Varnum Avenue, Lowell, MA

(978) 458-8773

Compare this facility

Overall

1 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

1 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

2 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

3 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

123

Certified beds

Average residents

117

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Athena Healthcare Systems

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1987-02-17

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Chain footprint

24 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

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.47

Registered nurse staffing · state 0.65 · national 0.68

LPN hours / resident day

0.68

Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.96 · national 0.87

Aide hours / resident day

1.89

Nurse aide staffing · state 2.26 · national 2.35

Total nurse hours

3.05

All reported nurse hours · state 3.86 · national 3.89

Licensed hours

1.15

RN + LPN hours · state 1.60 · national 1.54

Weekend hours

2.83

Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.45 · national 3.43

Weekend RN hours

0.31

Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.46 · national 0.47

Physical therapist

0.04

Reported PT staffing · state 0.08 · national 0.07

Adjusted RN hours

0.48

CMS adjusted RN staffing hours

Adjusted total hours

3.06

CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours

Case-mix index

1.36

Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity

RN turnover

44%

Annual RN turnover · state 45% · national 45%

Total nurse turnover

27%

Annual nurse turnover · state 40% · national 46%

SNF VBP

Value-based purchasing

Program rank

5,528

Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.

Performance score

35.89

Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.

Payment multiplier

0.9894

Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.

Program components

How the VBP score is built

Readmission

0.19

Baseline 21.78% · Performance 21.45% · Measure score 0.19 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0.19

Healthcare-associated infections

6.39

Baseline 7.08% · Performance 5.92% · Measure score 6.39 · Achievement 6.39 · Improvement 5.04

Total nurse turnover

7.77

Baseline 40.22% · Performance 31.91% · Measure score 7.77 · Achievement 7.77 · Improvement 4.90

Adjusted total nurse staffing

0

Baseline 3.53 hours · Performance 3.05 hours · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0

SNF QRP

Medicare quality reporting measures

Measure Facility National Note
Potentially preventable 30-day readmission 11.03%
10.72%
0.3 pts worse
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 109 · Observed rate 14.68% · Lower 95% interval 8.09%
Discharge to community 48.13%
50.57%
2.4 pts worse
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 104 · Observed rate 38.46% · Lower 95% interval 38.92%
Medicare spending per beneficiary 1.12
1.02
0.1 pts worse
Drug regimen review with follow-up 100%
95.27%
4.7 pts better
Numerator 66 · Denominator 66
Falls with major injury 1.52%
0.77%
0.8 pts worse
Numerator 1 · Denominator 66
Discharge self-care score 50%
53.69%
3.7 pts worse
Numerator 25 · Denominator 50
Discharge mobility score 62%
50.94%
11.1 pts better
Numerator 31 · Denominator 50
Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened 0%
2.29%
2.3 pts better
Numerator 0 · Denominator 66 · Adjusted rate 0%
Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization 5.92%
7.12%
1.2 pts better
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 75 · Observed rate 4% · Lower 95% interval 3.55%
Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage 7.41%
8.2%
0.8 pts worse
Numerator 12 · Denominator 162
Staff flu vaccination coverage 35.19%
42%
6.8 pts worse
Numerator 57 · Denominator 162
Discharge function score 54%
56.45%
2.5 pts worse
Numerator 27 · Denominator 50
Transfer of health information to provider 100%
95.95%
4 pts better
Numerator 20 · Denominator 20
Transfer of health information to patient 100%
96.28%
3.7 pts better
Numerator 25 · Denominator 25
Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date 25%
25.2%
0.2 pts worse
Numerator 9 · Denominator 36

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 2.1
1.9
0.2 pts worse
1.9
0.2 pts worse
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 2.1 · Observed 1.7 · Expected 1.6 · Used in QM five-star
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 2.4
1.5
0.9 pts worse
1.8
0.6 pts worse
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 2.4 · Observed 2.3 · Expected 1.6 · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 75.9%
92.2%
16.3 pts worse
93.4%
17.5 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 74.3% · Q2 74.3% · Q3 72.5% · Q4 82.3% · 4Q avg 75.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 91.9%
94.8%
2.9 pts worse
95.5%
3.6 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 91.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 3.0%
3.5%
0.5 pts better
3.3%
0.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 5.0% · Q2 2.8% · Q3 1.8% · Q4 2.7% · 4Q avg 3.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.8%
12.0%
11.2 pts better
11.4%
10.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.1% · Q2 1.1% · Q3 1.1% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.8%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 2.5%
5.2%
2.7 pts better
5.4%
2.9 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 6.6% · Q2 1.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 2.9% · 4Q avg 2.5%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 32.8%
19.2%
13.6 pts worse
19.6%
13.2 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 26.6% · Q2 29.8% · Q3 35.9% · Q4 38.1% · 4Q avg 32.8%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 38.0%
22.5%
15.5 pts worse
16.7%
21.3 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 33.3% · Q2 37.9% · Q3 37.3% · Q4 42.9% · 4Q avg 38.0% · 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 14.2%
17.7%
3.5 pts better
16.3%
2.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 21.0% · Q2 8.7% · Q3 15.1% · Q4 12.4% · 4Q avg 14.2% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 13.6%
17.6%
4 pts better
14.9%
1.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 20.7% · Q2 12.6% · Q3 13.8% · Q4 8.2% · 4Q avg 13.6% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 1.6%
1.0%
0.6 pts worse
1.0%
0.6 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.1% · Q2 1.9% · Q3 0.8% · Q4 1.6% · 4Q avg 1.6% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 1.0%
2.0%
1 pts better
1.7%
0.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.9% · Q4 2.7% · 4Q avg 1.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 25.0%
21.7%
3.3 pts worse
19.8%
5.2 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 24.5% · Q2 29.5% · Q3 24.4% · Q4 22.0% · 4Q avg 25.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 1.6%
4.6%
3 pts better
5.1%
3.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.5% · Q2 3.4% · Q3 0.7% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 1.6% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 51.6%
77.1%
25.5 pts worse
81.7%
30.1 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 63.2% · Q2 48.8% · Q3 44.3% · Q4 41.8% · 4Q avg 51.6%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 9.1%
11.8%
2.7 pts better
12.0%
2.9 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 9.1% · Observed 10.9% · Expected 13.3% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 3.3%
1.3%
2 pts worse
1.6%
1.7 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.9% · Q2 2.5% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 5.9% · 4Q avg 3.3% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 25.0%
77.7%
52.7 pts worse
79.7%
54.7 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 25.0%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 18.4%
25.8%
7.4 pts better
23.9%
5.5 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 18.4% · Observed 20.0% · Expected 25.9% · Used in QM five-star

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-08-15 · Fire 2025-08-15

22 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (9 deficiencies)

14 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (5 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2024-08-29 · Fire 2024-08-29

19 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (8 deficiencies)

6 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2023-08-10 · Fire 2023-08-10

14 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (6 deficiencies)

4 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-15

E37 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Establish staff and initial training requirements.

Corrected 2025-10-05

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-15

E41 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Implement emergency and standby power systems.

Corrected 2025-10-05

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-15

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 2025-10-05

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-15

K311 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.

Corrected 2025-10-05

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-15

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2025-10-05

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-15

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2026-01-30

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-15

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2025-10-05

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-15

K355 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Corrected 2025-10-05

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-15

K521 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Corrected 2026-01-23

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-15

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2025-10-05

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-15

K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

Corrected 2025-10-05

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-15

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 2025-10-05

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-15

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2026-02-04

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-15

K211 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Corrected 2025-10-05

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-29

E41 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Implement emergency and standby power systems.

Corrected 2024-10-07

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-29

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2024-10-07

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-29

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2024-10-07

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-29

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2024-10-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-29

E39 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

Corrected 2024-10-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-29

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2024-10-07

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-10

E41 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Implement emergency and standby power systems.

Corrected 2023-09-07

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-10

K321 · Smoke Deficiencies

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 2023-09-07

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-10

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2023-09-07

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-10

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2023-09-07

Inspection history

Recent health citations

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-15

F558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Corrected 2025-09-11

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-15

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 2025-09-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-15

F580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Corrected 2025-09-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-15

F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected 2025-09-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-15

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 2025-09-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-15

F607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Corrected 2025-09-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-15

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 2025-09-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-15

F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Corrected 2025-09-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-15

F679 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Corrected 2025-09-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-15

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2025-09-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-15

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2025-09-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-15

F690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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 2025-09-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-15

F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Corrected 2025-09-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-15

F694 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2025-09-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-15

F698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Corrected 2025-09-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-15

F712 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.

Corrected 2025-09-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-15

F730 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

Corrected 2025-09-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-15

F740 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

Corrected 2025-09-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-15

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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 2025-09-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-15

F778 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Help the resident make transportation arrangements to and from radiology services.

Corrected 2025-09-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-15

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 2025-09-11

B · Minimal harm 2025-08-15

F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2025-09-11

G · Actual harm 2024-08-29

F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected 2024-09-27

G · Actual harm 2024-08-29

F740 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

Corrected 2024-09-27

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-29

F725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Corrected 2024-09-27

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-29

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 2024-09-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-29

F552 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

Corrected 2024-09-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-29

F580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Corrected 2024-09-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-29

F583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Corrected 2024-09-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-29

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 2024-09-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-29

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 2024-10-04

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-29

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 2024-09-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-29

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2024-09-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-29

F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Corrected 2024-09-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-29

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2024-09-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-29

F698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Corrected 2024-09-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-29

F699 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

Corrected 2024-09-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-29

F759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Corrected 2024-10-04

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-29

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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 2024-10-04

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-29

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-09-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-05

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 2024-06-28

G · Actual harm 2023-08-10

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2023-09-08

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-10

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 2023-09-08

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-10

F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Corrected 2023-09-08

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-10

F791 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

Corrected 2023-09-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-10

F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Corrected 2023-09-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-10

F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected 2023-09-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-10

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 2023-09-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-10

F679 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Corrected 2023-09-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-10

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2023-09-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-10

F699 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

Corrected 2023-09-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-10

F712 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.

Corrected 2023-09-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-10

F759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Corrected 2023-09-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-10

F808 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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 2023-09-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-10

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 2023-09-08

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

$85,178 2024-08-29

Fine

Fine · fine $85,178

Fine

$80,602 2023-08-10

Fine

Fine · fine $80,602

Fine

Ownership

Athena Health Care Systems Ma R LLC

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

100% 6 facilities 2012-09-01
Santilli, Lawrence

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual

74% 27 facilities 2020-05-04
Mosier, Michael

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual

6% 27 facilities 2012-09-01
Chakalos-Santilli, Valerie

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual

5% 14 facilities 2012-09-01
Athena Health Care Associates, Inc.

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 27 facilities 2012-09-01
Curtis, Diane

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual

0% 16 facilities 2012-09-01
Mosier, Michael

W-2 Managing Employee · Individual

0% 27 facilities 2012-09-01
Rezendes, Lorrie

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual

0% 11 facilities 2012-09-01
Santilli, Lawrence

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 27 facilities 2019-10-03

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