FAIRHAVEN HEALTHCARE CENTER
476 VARNUM AVENUE, LOWELL, MA 01854 · CCN 225458
Ratings
- Overall
- ★★☆☆☆ 2
- Health inspection
- ★★☆☆☆ 2
- Quality measures
- ★★☆☆☆ 2
- Staffing
- ★★★☆☆ 3
Facility
- Ownership type
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Certified beds
- 169
- Avg residents/day
- 120.8
- Phone
- 9784583388
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 | 2025-09-26 | 13 | 8.9 | 9.5 | +4.1 worse |
| 2 | 2024-10-23 | 16 | 10.0 | 9.8 | +6.0 worse |
| 3 | 2023-11-15 | 17 | 12.7 | 9.3 | +4.3 worse |
Cycle 1 deficiencies by category
| Category | Deficiencies |
|---|---|
| Abuse, neglect, exploitation | 1 |
| Quality of life and care | 3 |
| Resident assessment and care planning | 3 |
| Resident rights | 1 |
| Nutrition and dietary | 1 |
| Pharmacy service | 4 |
Staffing (hours per resident per day)
| Metric | This facility | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (reported) | 3.52 | 39.8% |
| RN staffing (reported) | 0.28 | 53.8% |
| Total nurse staffing (adjusted) | 4.30 | — |
Fines & penalties
- Total fines
- $15,030
- Number of fines
- 1
- Number of penalties
- 1
- Payment denials
- 0
Chain
- Chain
- LME FAMILY HOLDINGS
- Facilities in chain
- 15
- Chain avg overall
- 2.20 / 5
Inspection citations (46)1 actual harm
- DF0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.2026-01-12 · Health · corrected 2025-12-29
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2025-09-26 · Health · corrected 2025-11-25
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0605Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.2025-09-26 · Health · corrected 2025-11-25
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.2025-09-26 · Health · corrected 2025-11-25
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2025-09-26 · Health · corrected 2025-11-25
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2025-09-26 · Health · corrected 2025-11-25
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2025-09-26 · Health · corrected 2025-11-25
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.2025-09-26 · Health · corrected 2025-11-25
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.2025-09-26 · Health · corrected 2025-11-25
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.2025-09-26 · Health · corrected 2025-11-25
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.2025-09-26 · Health · corrected 2025-11-25
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0761Ensure 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.2025-09-26 · Health · corrected 2025-11-25
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2025-09-26 · Health · corrected 2025-11-25
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2024-10-23 · Health · corrected 2024-12-07
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.2024-10-23 · Health · corrected 2024-12-07
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2024-10-23 · Health · corrected 2024-12-07
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2024-10-23 · Health · corrected 2024-12-07
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2024-10-23 · Health · corrected 2024-12-07
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2024-10-23 · Health · corrected 2024-12-07
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.2024-10-23 · Health · corrected 2024-12-07
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.2024-10-23 · Health · corrected 2024-12-07
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2024-10-23 · Health · corrected 2024-12-07
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.2024-10-23 · Health · corrected 2024-12-07
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.2024-10-23 · Health · corrected 2024-12-07
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0761Ensure 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.2024-10-23 · Health · corrected 2024-12-07
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.2024-10-23 · Health · corrected 2024-12-07
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.2024-10-23 · Health · corrected 2024-12-07
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2024-10-23 · Health · corrected 2024-12-07
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0561Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.2024-03-28 · Health · corrected 2024-05-18
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2023-12-19 · Health · corrected 2024-01-19
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.2023-11-15 · Health · corrected 2023-12-22
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.2023-11-15 · Health · corrected 2023-12-22
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0604Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.2023-11-15 · Health · corrected 2023-12-22
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.2023-11-15 · Health · corrected 2023-12-22
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2023-11-15 · Health · corrected 2023-12-22
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2023-11-15 · Health · corrected 2023-12-22
Potential for more than minimal harm
- GF0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.2023-11-15 · Health · corrected 2023-12-22
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.2023-11-15 · Health · corrected 2023-12-22
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2023-11-15 · Health · corrected 2023-12-22
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.2023-11-15 · Health · corrected 2023-12-22
Potential for more than minimal harm
- CF0732Post nurse staffing information every day.2023-11-15 · Health · corrected 2023-12-22
Potential for minimal harm
- EF0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.2023-11-15 · Health · corrected 2023-12-22
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.2023-11-15 · Health · corrected 2023-12-22
Potential for more than minimal 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.2023-05-11 · Health · corrected 2023-07-03
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2023-05-11 · Health · corrected 2023-07-03
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0773Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.2023-05-11 · Health · corrected 2023-07-03
Potential for more than minimal harm
Ownership
| Owner | Type | Role | Percent | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ML FAMILY TREE TRUST | Organization | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 33% | 2022-08-01 |
| LME FAMILY HOLDINGS LLC | Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 33% | 2022-08-01 |
| HIRSCH, SHMUEL | Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 29% | 2022-08-01 |
| PROBST, SARAH | Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 15% | 2022-08-01 |
| PROBST, SETH | Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 15% | 2022-08-01 |
| HIRSCH, NISSON | Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 8% | 2022-08-01 |
| PROBST, SETH | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2022-08-01 |
| TAKESIAN, MICHAEL | Individual | CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE | — | 2022-08-01 |
| LME FAMILY HOLDINGS LLC | Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2022-08-01 |
| HIRSCH, NISSON | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2022-08-01 |
| HIRSCH, SHMUEL | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2022-08-01 |
| LAHASKY, EPHRAM | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2022-08-01 |
| PROBST, SARAH | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2022-08-01 |
Other facilities in LOWELL
| Name | Overall | Beds |
|---|---|---|
| D'YOUVILLE CARE FOR ADVANCED THERAPY | ★★★★★ | 33 |
| CARE ONE AT LOWELL | ★★★☆☆ | 160 |
| 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.