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Lowell Healthcare
710 Michigan St, Lowell, IN 46356
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.
Lowell Healthcare is a For-profit, corporation nursing home in Lowell, Indiana, certified for 86 beds and caring for about 76 residents a day.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the Indiana median of 3; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 3 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 12 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (5, 5, 2 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 14.0 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 22.9.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.6 hours per resident per day (0.8 RN), close to the Indiana median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 34.6%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Lake Co. median | Indiana median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 5 | 1 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 12 | 54 | 19 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 14.0 | 54.0 | 22.9 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 34.6% | 48.5% | 45.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (20 in the county, 507 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: Indiana average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 13 Feb 2026, 12 Dec 2024.
Severity mix: D ×10 E ×1 F ×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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Feb 2026 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 27 Feb 2026 |
| 13 Feb 2026 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Standard survey | 27 Feb 2026 |
| 13 Feb 2026 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 27 Feb 2026 |
| 13 Feb 2026 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 27 Feb 2026 |
| 13 Feb 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 27 Feb 2026 |
| 12 Dec 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 23 Dec 2024 |
| 12 Dec 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 23 Dec 2024 |
| 12 Dec 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 23 Dec 2024 |
| 12 Dec 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 23 Dec 2024 |
| 12 Dec 2024 | F0761 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 23 Dec 2024 |
| 29 Jan 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 14 Feb 2024 |
| 29 Jan 2024 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 14 Feb 2024 |
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 Indiana average. Turnover: nursing staff 34.6%, RNs 23.1%; 1 administrator left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Indiana median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 3.1% | 8.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.3% | 3.6% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 3.7% | 9.3% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 2.8% | 3.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 3.0% | 11.4% | 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, corporation. Legal business name: The Health And Hospital Corporation Of Marion County. Chain: American Senior Communities (90 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Senior Communities LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2012 |
| American Senior Communities LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/17/2026 |
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 Lake County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Creek Health Campus | Lowell | 58 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 25 | 43.1 | $8K | 18 May 2026 |
| Rehabilitation Center At Hartsfield Village | Munster | 112 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 30.4 | — | 18 Aug 2025 |
| Colonial Nursing Home | Crown Point | 55 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 35 | 63.6 | — | 2 Jun 2025 |
| Great Lakes Healthcare CenterSFF Candidate | Dyer | 134 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 92 | 68.7 | — | 17 Jun 2026 |
| Ignite Medical Resort Crown Point LLC | Crown Point | 70 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 44 | 62.9 | — | 2 Apr 2026 |
| Aperion Care Tolleston Park | Gary | 178 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 53 | 29.8 | — | 11 Jun 2026 |
| Brickyard Healthcare - Merrillville Care Center | Merrillville | 164 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 36 | 22.0 | — | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Casa of Hobart | Hobart | 138 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 77 | 55.8 | $14K | 7 Apr 2026 |
All 20 facilities in Lake County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Lowell Healthcare been cited for?
12 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Indiana median is 19 per facility.
Has Lowell Healthcare been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Lowell Healthcare compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.6 hours per resident per day against a Indiana median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Lowell Healthcare?
It is part of the American Senior Communities chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include American Senior Communities LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Lowell Healthcare last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 13 Feb 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 13 Feb 2026.
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.