CARE ONE AT LOWELL
19 VARNUM STREET, LOWELL, MA 01850 · CCN 225224
Ratings
- Overall
- ★★★☆☆ 3
- Health inspection
- ★★★☆☆ 3
- Quality measures
- ★★★★☆ 4
- Staffing
- ★★★★☆ 4
Facility
- Ownership type
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Certified beds
- 160
- Avg residents/day
- 152.2
- Phone
- 9784545644
Inspection history vs Massachusetts & national averages
Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.
| Cycle | Inspection date | This facility | Massachusetts avg | National avg | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2025-05-21 | 9 | 8.9 | 9.5 | +0.1 worse |
| 2 | 2024-06-27 | 8 | 10.0 | 9.8 | -2.0 better |
| 3 | 2023-04-06 | 10 | 12.7 | 9.3 | -2.7 better |
Cycle 1 deficiencies by category
| Category | Deficiencies |
|---|---|
| Quality of life and care | 2 |
| Resident assessment and care planning | 2 |
| Nursing and physician services | 1 |
| Resident rights | 2 |
| Pharmacy service | 1 |
| Administration | 1 |
Staffing (hours per resident per day)
| Metric | This facility | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (reported) | 3.63 | 16.0% |
| RN staffing (reported) | 0.25 | 0.0% |
| Total nurse staffing (adjusted) | 4.99 | — |
Fines & penalties
- Total fines
- $19,055
- Number of fines
- 1
- Number of penalties
- 1
- Payment denials
- 0
Chain
- Chain
- CAREONE
- Facilities in chain
- 37
- Chain avg overall
- 3.40 / 5
Inspection citations (27)1 actual harm
- DF0584Honor 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.2025-05-21 · Health · corrected 2025-06-27
Potential for more than minimal harm
- CF0628Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.2025-05-21 · Health · corrected 2025-06-27
Potential for minimal harm
- DF0637Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition2025-05-21 · Health · corrected 2025-06-27
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0693Ensure 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.2025-05-21 · Health · corrected 2025-06-27
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2025-05-21 · Health · corrected 2025-06-27
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0712Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.2025-05-21 · Health · corrected 2025-06-27
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.2025-05-21 · Health · corrected 2025-06-27
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0779Keep signed and dated reports of x-rays and other diagnostic services in the residents record.2025-05-21 · Health · corrected 2025-06-27
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2025-05-21 · Health · corrected 2025-06-27
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.2024-07-09 · Health · corrected 2024-08-05
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0604Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.2024-06-27 · Health · corrected 2024-08-04
Potential for more than minimal harm
- BF0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.2024-06-27 · Health · corrected 2024-08-04
Potential for minimal harm
- DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2024-06-27 · Health · corrected 2024-08-04
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2024-06-27 · Health · corrected 2024-08-04
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0699Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.2024-06-27 · Health · corrected 2024-08-04
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0790Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.2024-06-27 · Health · corrected 2024-08-04
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2024-06-27 · Health · corrected 2024-08-04
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0578Honor 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.2023-04-06 · Health · corrected 2023-05-01
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2023-04-06 · Health · corrected 2023-05-01
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2023-04-06 · Health · corrected 2023-05-01
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0685Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.2023-04-06 · Health · corrected 2023-05-01
Potential for more than minimal harm
- GF0688Provide 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.2023-04-06 · Health · corrected 2023-05-01
Actual harm
- DF0693Ensure 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.2023-04-06 · Health · corrected 2023-05-01
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0712Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.2023-04-06 · Health · corrected 2023-05-01
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.2023-04-06 · Health · corrected 2023-05-01
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0791Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.2023-04-06 · Health · corrected 2023-05-01
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2023-04-06 · Health · corrected 2023-05-01
Potential for more than minimal harm
Ownership
| Owner | Type | Role | Percent | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| THCI OF MASSACHUSETTS, LLC | Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | — | 2003-07-01 |
| CARE REALTY, LLC | Organization | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | — | 2002-04-30 |
| DES 2009 FAMILY TRUST | Organization | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | — | 2021-12-01 |
| STRAUS, DANIEL | Individual | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | — | 2003-07-01 |
| HEALTHBRIDGE MANAGEMENT LLC | Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2003-07-01 |
| BARUCH, DAVID | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2021-12-01 |
| BARUCH, DAVID | Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | — | 2021-12-01 |
Other facilities in LOWELL
| Name | Overall | Beds |
|---|---|---|
| D'YOUVILLE CARE FOR ADVANCED THERAPY | ★★★★★ | 33 |
| FAIRHAVEN HEALTHCARE CENTER | ★★☆☆☆ | 169 |
| Vantage at Lowell LLC | ★★☆☆☆ | 115 |
| D'Youville Senior Care | ★★☆☆☆ | 208 |
| NORTHWOOD REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER | ★☆☆☆☆ | 123 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.