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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.

CycleInspection dateThis facilityMassachusetts avgNational avgvs state
12025-04-11138.99.5+4.1 worse
22024-05-311010.09.8at state average
32023-04-13912.79.3-3.7 better

Cycle 1 deficiencies by category

CategoryDeficiencies
Abuse, neglect, exploitation2
Quality of life and care2
Resident assessment and care planning4
Resident rights2
Nutrition and dietary2
Pharmacy service1

Staffing (hours per resident per day)

MetricThis facilityTurnover
Total nurse staffing (reported)3.7637.3%
RN staffing (reported)0.2733.3%
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

  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. DF0687Provide appropriate foot care.2025-12-04 · Health · corrected 2025-12-31

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  5. DF0554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.2025-04-11 · Health · corrected 2025-05-02

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. 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

  12. 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

  13. 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

  14. 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

  15. 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

  16. DF0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.2024-05-31 · Health · corrected 2024-06-22

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  17. 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

  18. 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

  19. 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

  20. 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

  21. 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

  22. 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

  23. EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2024-05-31 · Health · corrected 2024-06-22

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  24. 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

  25. 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

  26. 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

  27. 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

  28. 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

  29. 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

  30. 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

  31. 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

  32. DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2023-04-13 · Health · corrected 2023-05-22

    Potential for more than minimal harm

Ownership

OwnerTypeRolePercentSince
D'YOUVILLE LEADERSHIP SOLUTIONS, INCOrganizationOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL2012-01-01
ALTENWEG, MARKIndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL2007-09-07
ARCHAMBAULT, JEANNEIndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL2011-04-18
BRESNICK, LOUISIndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL2017-11-08
BROWN, THOMASIndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL2010-06-22
CLERMONT, JOASEPHIndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL2014-12-01
COCHRAN, MARKIndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL2010-06-22
FERRICK, MICHAELIndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL2017-05-08
FRECHETTE, GERARDIndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL2013-02-28
GORI, PETERIndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL2014-04-23
HOEY, AMYIndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL2012-03-29
HOWARD, CAROLIndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL2014-04-23
KNIGHT, MARGARETIndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL2015-03-25
LAROCHELLE, STEVENIndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL2014-04-23
LEBLANC, PAULINEIndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL2013-02-28
LINNEHAN, JAMESIndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL2008-05-01
MALO, PRESCILLEIndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL2007-09-07
MARTIN, WILLIAMIndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL2015-03-25
PRENDERGAST, NAOMIIndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL2004-01-26
RAMIREZ, JUDITHIndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL2013-02-28
SUTCLIFFE, ARTHURIndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL2013-02-28
YOUNG, ROBERTIndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL2015-03-25
ALTENWEG, MARKIndividualCORPORATE DIRECTOR2007-09-07
PRENDERGAST, NAOMIIndividualCORPORATE DIRECTOR2007-09-07
ALTENWEG, MARKIndividualCORPORATE OFFICER2003-11-03
PRENDERGAST, NAOMIIndividualCORPORATE OFFICER2007-09-07
ALTENWEG, MARKIndividualW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE2007-09-07
FERRICK, MICHAELIndividualW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE2017-05-08
HARDEN, DIANEIndividualW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE2006-08-25
PRENDERGAST, NAOMIIndividualW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE2004-01-26

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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.