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Care One At Lowell
19 Varnum Street, Lowell, MA 01850
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Certified for 160 beds, Care One At Lowell serves Lowell in Middlesex County, Massachusetts and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1974.
CMS gives it 3 of 5 stars overall, equal to the Massachusetts median; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 4 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 27 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (9, 7, 11 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 16.9 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 21.7.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.7 hours per resident per day (0.2 RN), close to the Massachusetts median of 3.7; nursing staff turnover is 20.7%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Middlesex Co. median | Massachusetts median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 16.9 | 24.7 | 21.7 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.7 | 3.8 | 3.7 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.2 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 20.7% | 33.0% | 37.7% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $8,512 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (72 in the county, 341 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Massachusetts average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 21 May 2025, 27 Jun 2024.
Severity mix: G ×1 D ×22 E ×2 B ×1 C ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 May 2025 | F0712 | Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits. | E | Standard survey | 27 Jun 2025 |
| 21 May 2025 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 27 Jun 2025 |
| 21 May 2025 | F0584 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 27 Jun 2025 |
| 21 May 2025 | F0637 | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | D | Standard survey | 27 Jun 2025 |
| 21 May 2025 | F0693 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 27 Jun 2025 |
| 21 May 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 27 Jun 2025 |
| 21 May 2025 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 27 Jun 2025 |
| 21 May 2025 | F0779 | Keep signed and dated reports of x-rays and other diagnostic services in the residents record. | D | Standard survey | 27 Jun 2025 |
| 21 May 2025 | F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | C | Standard survey | 27 Jun 2025 |
| 9 Jul 2024 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 Aug 2024 |
| 27 Jun 2024 | F0604 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | D | Standard survey | 4 Aug 2024 |
| 27 Jun 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 4 Aug 2024 |
| 27 Jun 2024 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 4 Aug 2024 |
| 27 Jun 2024 | F0699 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | D | Standard survey | 4 Aug 2024 |
| 27 Jun 2024 | F0790 | Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident. | D | Standard survey | 4 Aug 2024 |
| 27 Jun 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 4 Aug 2024 |
| 27 Jun 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | B | Standard survey | 4 Aug 2024 |
| 6 Apr 2023 | F0688 | 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. | G | Standard survey | 1 May 2023 |
| 6 Apr 2023 | F0578 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 1 May 2023 |
| 6 Apr 2023 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 1 May 2023 |
| 6 Apr 2023 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 1 May 2023 |
| 6 Apr 2023 | F0685 | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | D | Standard survey | 1 May 2023 |
| 6 Apr 2023 | F0693 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 1 May 2023 |
| 6 Apr 2023 | F0712 | Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits. | D | Standard survey | 1 May 2023 |
| 6 Apr 2023 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 1 May 2023 |
| 6 Apr 2023 | F0791 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | D | Standard survey | 1 May 2023 |
| 6 Apr 2023 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 1 May 2023 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Massachusetts average. Turnover: nursing staff 20.7%, RNs 14.3%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Massachusetts median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 7.5% | 15.4% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.2% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 4.9% | 3.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 4.0% | 14.4% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 1.1% | 3.8% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 45.9% | 19.6% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, limited liability company. Legal business name: 19 Varnum Street Operating Company, Llc. Chain: Careone (37 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thci of Massachusetts, LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 07/01/2003 |
| Care Realty, LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 04/30/2002 |
| Des-I 2016 Grat | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 12/01/2021 |
| Healthbridge Management LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2003 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Middlesex County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aberjona Rehabilitation and Nursing Center | Winchester | 123 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 4.9 | — | 15 May 2024 |
| Bear Hill Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center | Stoneham | 169 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 27 | 16.0 | $16K | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Bethany Skilled Nursing Facility | Framingham | 169 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2.4 | $9K | 26 Sep 2024 |
| Brookhaven At Lexington | Lexington | 49 | 5 | 5 | — | 4 | 8.2 | — | 22 Oct 2024 |
| Campion Health & Wellness, Inc | Weston | 70 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1.4 | — | 12 Apr 2023 |
| Care One At Wilmington | Wilmington | 132 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3.0 | — | 31 Jul 2025 |
| Carleton-Willard Village Retirement & Nursing Ctr | Bedford | 179 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 6.1 | $25K | 10 Jun 2025 |
| D'Youville Care For Advanced Therapy | Lowell | 33 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 15.2 | — | 9 Apr 2024 |
All 72 facilities in Middlesex County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Care One At Lowell been cited for?
27 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Massachusetts median is 27 per facility.
Has Care One At Lowell been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Care One At Lowell compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.7 hours per resident per day against a Massachusetts median of 3.7 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Care One At Lowell?
It is part of the Careone chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Thci of Massachusetts, LLC, Care Realty, LLC and Des-I 2016 Grat. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Care One At Lowell last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 21 May 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 21 May 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.