D'Youville Senior Care
981 VARNUM AVENUE, LOWELL, MA 01854 · CCN 225515
Ratings
- Overall
- ★★☆☆☆ 2
- Health inspection
- ★★☆☆☆ 2
- Quality measures
- ★★☆☆☆ 2
- Staffing
- ★★★☆☆ 3
Facility
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Corporation
- Certified beds
- 208
- Avg residents/day
- 200.7
- Phone
- 9784584083
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 | 2025-04-11 | 13 | 8.9 | 9.5 | +4.1 worse |
| 2 | 2024-05-31 | 10 | 10.0 | 9.8 | at state average |
| 3 | 2023-04-13 | 9 | 12.7 | 9.3 | -3.7 better |
Cycle 1 deficiencies by category
| Category | Deficiencies |
|---|---|
| Abuse, neglect, exploitation | 2 |
| Quality of life and care | 2 |
| Resident assessment and care planning | 4 |
| Resident rights | 2 |
| Nutrition and dietary | 2 |
| Pharmacy service | 1 |
Staffing (hours per resident per day)
| Metric | This facility | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (reported) | 3.76 | 37.3% |
| RN staffing (reported) | 0.27 | 33.3% |
| Total nurse staffing (adjusted) | 3.81 | — |
Fines & penalties
- Total fines
- $10,517
- Number of fines
- 1
- Number of penalties
- 1
- Payment denials
- 0
Inspection citations (32)1 actual harm
- DF0557Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.2026-01-13 · Health · corrected 2026-02-27
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.2026-01-13 · Health · corrected 2026-02-13
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2026-01-13 · Health · corrected 2026-02-13
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0687Provide appropriate foot care.2025-12-04 · Health · corrected 2025-12-31
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.2025-04-11 · Health · corrected 2025-05-02
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted2025-04-11 · Health · corrected 2025-05-07
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2025-04-11 · Health · corrected 2025-05-07
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2025-04-11 · Health · corrected 2025-05-07
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2025-04-11 · Health · corrected 2025-05-07
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0761Ensure 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.2025-04-11 · Health · corrected 2025-05-07
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0808Ensure 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.2025-04-11 · Health · corrected 2025-05-07
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2025-04-11 · Health · corrected 2025-05-07
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.2025-04-11 · Health · corrected 2025-05-07
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.2024-08-21 · Health · corrected 2024-09-25
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.2024-05-31 · Health · corrected 2024-06-22
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.2024-05-31 · Health · corrected 2024-06-22
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2024-05-31 · Health · corrected 2024-06-22
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0685Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.2024-05-31 · Health · corrected 2024-06-22
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0694Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.2024-05-31 · Health · corrected 2024-06-22
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0761Ensure 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.2024-05-31 · Health · corrected 2024-06-22
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0808Ensure 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.2024-05-31 · Health · corrected 2024-06-22
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0810Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.2024-05-31 · Health · corrected 2024-06-22
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2024-05-31 · Health · corrected 2024-06-22
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.2023-04-13 · Health · corrected 2023-05-22
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.2023-04-13 · Health · corrected 2023-05-22
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2023-04-13 · Health · corrected 2023-05-22
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2023-04-13 · Health · corrected 2023-05-22
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2023-04-13 · Health · corrected 2023-05-22
Potential for more than minimal harm
- GF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2023-04-13 · Health · corrected 2023-04-21
Actual harm
- DF0740Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.2023-04-13 · Health · corrected 2023-05-22
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.2023-04-13 · Health · corrected 2023-05-22
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2023-04-13 · Health · corrected 2023-05-22
Potential for more than minimal harm
Ownership
| Owner | Type | Role | Percent | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D'YOUVILLE LEADERSHIP SOLUTIONS, INC | Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2012-01-01 |
| ALTENWEG, MARK | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2007-09-07 |
| ARCHAMBAULT, JEANNE | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2011-04-18 |
| BRESNICK, LOUIS | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2017-11-08 |
| BROWN, THOMAS | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2010-06-22 |
| CLERMONT, JOASEPH | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2014-12-01 |
| COCHRAN, MARK | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2010-06-22 |
| FERRICK, MICHAEL | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2017-05-08 |
| FRECHETTE, GERARD | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2013-02-28 |
| GORI, PETER | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2014-04-23 |
| HOEY, AMY | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2012-03-29 |
| HOWARD, CAROL | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2014-04-23 |
| KNIGHT, MARGARET | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2015-03-25 |
| LAROCHELLE, STEVEN | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2014-04-23 |
| LEBLANC, PAULINE | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2013-02-28 |
| LINNEHAN, JAMES | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2008-05-01 |
| MALO, PRESCILLE | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2007-09-07 |
| MARTIN, WILLIAM | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2015-03-25 |
| PRENDERGAST, NAOMI | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2004-01-26 |
| RAMIREZ, JUDITH | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2013-02-28 |
| SUTCLIFFE, ARTHUR | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2013-02-28 |
| YOUNG, ROBERT | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2015-03-25 |
| ALTENWEG, MARK | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2007-09-07 |
| PRENDERGAST, NAOMI | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2007-09-07 |
| ALTENWEG, MARK | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2003-11-03 |
| PRENDERGAST, NAOMI | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2007-09-07 |
| ALTENWEG, MARK | Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | — | 2007-09-07 |
| FERRICK, MICHAEL | Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | — | 2017-05-08 |
| HARDEN, DIANE | Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | — | 2006-08-25 |
| PRENDERGAST, NAOMI | Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | — | 2004-01-26 |
Other facilities in LOWELL
| Name | Overall | Beds |
|---|---|---|
| D'YOUVILLE CARE FOR ADVANCED THERAPY | ★★★★★ | 33 |
| CARE ONE AT LOWELL | ★★★☆☆ | 160 |
| FAIRHAVEN HEALTHCARE CENTER | ★★☆☆☆ | 169 |
| Vantage at Lowell LLC | ★★☆☆☆ | 115 |
| 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.