Starfile / Massachusetts

Vantage at Lowell LLC

500 WENTWORTH AVENUE, LOWELL, MA 01852 · CCN 225489

Inspection history vs Massachusetts & national averages

Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.

Cycle 1 deficiencies by category

Staffing (hours per resident per day)

Fines & penalties

Total fines

$47,933

Number of fines

4

Number of penalties

4

Payment denials

0

Chain

Chain

VANTAGE CARE

Facilities in chain

8

Chain avg overall

2.10 / 5

Inspection citations (49)3 actual harm

1. DF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2025-05-14 · Health · corrected 2025-06-21

   Potential for more than minimal harm

2. BF0583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.2025-05-14 · Health · corrected 2025-06-21

   Potential for minimal harm

3. DF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2025-05-14 · Health · corrected 2025-06-21

   Potential for more than minimal harm

4. DF0688Provide 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.2025-05-14 · Health · corrected 2025-06-21

   Potential for more than minimal harm

5. DF0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.2025-05-14 · Health · corrected 2025-06-21

   Potential for more than minimal harm

6. DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2025-05-14 · Health · corrected 2025-06-21

   Potential for more than minimal harm

7. DF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2024-05-16 · Health · corrected 2024-06-15

   Potential for more than minimal harm

8. DF0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.2024-05-16 · Health · corrected 2024-06-15

   Potential for more than minimal harm

9. DF0604Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.2024-05-16 · Health · corrected 2024-06-15

   Potential for more than minimal harm

10. DF0607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.2024-05-16 · Health · corrected 2024-06-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

11. DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2024-05-16 · Health · corrected 2024-06-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

12. DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2024-05-16 · Health · corrected 2024-06-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

13. DF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2024-05-16 · Health · corrected 2024-06-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

14. DF0685Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.2024-05-16 · Health · corrected 2024-06-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

15. DF0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.2024-05-16 · Health · corrected 2024-06-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

16. DF0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.2024-05-16 · Health · corrected 2024-06-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

17. DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2024-05-16 · Health · corrected 2024-06-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

18. 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.2024-05-16 · Health · corrected 2024-06-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

19. EF0804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.2024-05-16 · Health · corrected 2024-06-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

20. DF0805Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.2024-05-16 · Health · corrected 2024-06-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

21. EF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2024-05-16 · Health · corrected 2024-06-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

22. DF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2024-05-16 · Health · corrected 2024-06-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

23. GF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2023-11-29 · Health · corrected 2023-12-21

    Actual harm

24. EF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2023-03-24 · Health · corrected 2023-04-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

25. DF0565Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.2023-03-24 · Health · corrected 2023-04-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

26. EF0584Honor 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.2023-03-24 · Health · corrected 2023-04-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

27. EF0585Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.2023-03-24 · Health · corrected 2023-04-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

28. DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2023-03-24 · Health · corrected 2023-04-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

29. DF0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.2023-03-24 · Health · corrected 2023-04-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

30. DF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2023-03-24 · Health · corrected 2023-04-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

31. DF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2023-03-24 · Health · corrected 2023-04-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

32. 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.2023-03-24 · Health · corrected 2023-04-25

    Actual harm

33. GF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2023-03-24 · Health · corrected 2023-04-25

    Actual harm

34. DF0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.2023-03-24 · Health · corrected 2023-04-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

35. DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2023-03-24 · Health · corrected 2023-05-11

    Potential for more than minimal harm

36. DF0697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.2023-03-24 · Health · corrected 2023-04-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

37. EF0730Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.2023-03-24 · Health · corrected 2023-04-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

38. DF0758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.2023-03-24 · Health · corrected 2023-04-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

39. EF0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.2023-03-24 · Health · corrected 2023-04-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

40. EF0791Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.2023-03-24 · Health · corrected 2023-04-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

41. DF0803Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.2023-03-24 · Health · corrected 2023-04-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

42. DF0804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.2023-03-24 · Health · corrected 2023-04-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

43. DF0805Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.2023-03-24 · Health · corrected 2023-05-11

    Potential for more than minimal harm

44. DF0806Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.2023-03-24 · Health · corrected 2023-04-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

45. DF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2023-03-24 · Health · corrected 2023-04-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

46. FF0867Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.2023-03-24 · Health · corrected 2023-04-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

47. EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2023-03-24 · Health · corrected 2023-04-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

48. FF0908Keep all essential equipment working safely.2023-03-24 · Health · corrected 2023-04-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

49. EF0947Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.2023-03-24 · Health · corrected 2023-04-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

Ownership

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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.