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Regalcare At Lowell
30 Princeton Boulevard, Lowell, MA 01851
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.
Regalcare At Lowell is a For-profit, corporation nursing home in Lowell, Massachusetts, certified for 90 beds and caring for about 62 residents a day.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the Massachusetts median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 4 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 29 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (10, 15, 4 by cycle, most recent first), 2 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 32.2 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 21.7.
CMS lists 2 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $92K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.6 hours per resident per day (0.6 RN), close to the Massachusetts median of 3.7; nursing staff turnover is 30.0%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Middlesex Co. median | Massachusetts median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 29 | 27 | 27 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 32.2 | 24.7 | 21.7 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.6 | 3.8 | 3.7 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 30.0% | 33.0% | 37.7% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $91,558 | $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: 10 Mar 2026, 31 Mar 2025.
Severity mix: J ×2 D ×21 E ×5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Mar 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Standard survey | 13 Mar 2026 |
| 10 Mar 2026 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 13 Mar 2026 |
| 10 Mar 2026 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 13 Mar 2026 |
| 10 Mar 2026 | F0685 | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | D | Standard survey | 13 Mar 2026 |
| 10 Mar 2026 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 13 Mar 2026 |
| 10 Mar 2026 | F0744 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. | D | Standard survey | 13 Mar 2026 |
| 10 Mar 2026 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Standard survey | 13 Mar 2026 |
| 10 Mar 2026 | F0790 | Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident. | D | Standard survey | 13 Mar 2026 |
| 10 Mar 2026 | F0849 | Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. | D | Standard survey | 13 Mar 2026 |
| 29 Jan 2026 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Feb 2026 |
| 31 Mar 2025 | F0742 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder. | J | Standard survey | 12 Apr 2025 |
| 31 Mar 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. | F | Standard survey | 12 Apr 2025 |
| 31 Mar 2025 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | E | Standard survey | 12 Apr 2025 |
| 31 Mar 2025 | F0770 | Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. | E | Standard survey | 12 Apr 2025 |
| 31 Mar 2025 | F0808 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 12 Apr 2025 |
| 31 Mar 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 12 Apr 2025 |
| 31 Mar 2025 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 12 Apr 2025 |
| 31 Mar 2025 | 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 | 12 Apr 2025 |
| 31 Mar 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 12 Apr 2025 |
| 31 Mar 2025 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 12 Apr 2025 |
| 31 Mar 2025 | F0740 | Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. | D | Standard survey | 12 Apr 2025 |
| 31 Mar 2025 | F0745 | Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. | D | Standard survey | 12 Apr 2025 |
| 31 Mar 2025 | F0806 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | D | Standard survey | 12 Apr 2025 |
| 31 Mar 2025 | F0865 | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. | D | Standard survey | 12 Apr 2025 |
| 31 Mar 2025 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | D | Standard survey | 12 Apr 2025 |
| 3 Apr 2024 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 19 Apr 2024 |
| 3 Apr 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 19 Apr 2024 |
| 3 Apr 2024 | F0685 | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | D | Standard survey | 19 Apr 2024 |
| 3 Apr 2024 | F0805 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | D | Standard survey | 19 Apr 2024 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Mar 2026 | Fine | $61,050 | |
| 31 Mar 2025 | Fine | $30,508 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Massachusetts average. Turnover: nursing staff 30.0%, RNs 12.5%; 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 | 26.0% | 15.4% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 2.5% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.0% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 5.0% | 3.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 25.7% | 14.4% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 7.2% | 3.8% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 19.6% | 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, corporation. Legal business name: 30 Princeton Opco Llc. Chain: Regalcare (9 facilities).
No organisations are listed in the CMS ownership record for this facility.
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 Regalcare At Lowell been cited for?
29 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 2 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Massachusetts median is 27 per facility.
Has Regalcare At Lowell been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $92K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Regalcare At Lowell compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.6 hours per resident per day against a Massachusetts median of 3.7 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Regalcare At Lowell?
It is part of the Regalcare chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Regalcare At Lowell last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 10 Mar 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 10 Mar 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.