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Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
1010 Varnum Avenue · Lowell, MA 01854 · 123 certified beds
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In Lowell, Massachusetts, Northwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center is listed as a nursing home. Public records list 123 beds. It is Medicare certified. Ownership records list a for-profit operator and tie the listing to Athena Healthcare Systems. We hold 55 inspection citations for this listing, the most recent dated 15 August 2025. CMS also lists 2 fine or payment denial actions against it. Reported staffing works out to 2.83 nurse hours per resident per day. Every fact above comes from the public records listed in the sources section on this page. The newest source file we hold for this listing is dated August 2026.
CMS Care Compare · Source data August 2026
Staffing rating
2.0Quality-measure rating
2.0Inspections on record
2
Cited deficiencies
41
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Staffing rating
2.0Quality-measure rating
3.0Inspections on record
2
Cited deficiencies
41
Staffing rating
2.0Quality-measure rating
2.0Inspections on record
2
Cited deficiencies
41
Records from August 2023 to August 2025.
June 5, 2024 · D
Citation F0842Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-06-05 under CMS tag F0842 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-06-28. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
August 10, 2023 · D
Citation F0699Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-08-10 under CMS tag F0699 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-09-08. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
August 10, 2023 · D
Citation F0610Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-08-10 under CMS tag F0610 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-09-08. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
August 10, 2023 · D
Citation F0712Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-08-10 under CMS tag F0712 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-09-08. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
August 10, 2023 · D
Citation F0677Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-08-10 under CMS tag F0677 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-09-08. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
August 10, 2023 · G
Citation F0689Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-08-10 under CMS tag F0689 (CMS scope/severity G: isolated, actual harm) for Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-09-08. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
August 10, 2023 · E
Citation F0758Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-08-10 under CMS tag F0758 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Implement 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 l…. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-09-08. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
August 10, 2023 · E
Citation F0656Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-08-10 under CMS tag F0656 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-09-08. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
August 10, 2023 · D
Citation F0759Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-08-10 under CMS tag F0759 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-09-08. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
August 10, 2023 · D
Citation F0695Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-08-10 under CMS tag F0695 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-09-08. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
August 10, 2023 · D
Citation F0808Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-08-10 under CMS tag F0808 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure 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. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-09-08. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
August 10, 2023 · D
Citation F0609Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-08-10 under CMS tag F0609 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-09-08. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
August 10, 2023 · D
Citation F0842Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-08-10 under CMS tag F0842 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-09-08. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
August 10, 2023 · D
Citation F0679Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-08-10 under CMS tag F0679 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-09-08. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
August 10, 2023 · E
Citation F0791Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-08-10 under CMS tag F0791 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-09-19. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
Total fines on file: $165,780
August 29, 2024 · Fine
Citation FINE-3841CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $85,178 against this nursing home on 2024-08-29 (Fine ID: 3841). Source: CMS Care Compare Penalties (as of 2026-07-01).
August 10, 2023 · Fine
Citation FINE-3513CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $80,602 against this nursing home on 2023-08-10 (Fine ID: 3513). Source: CMS Care Compare Penalties (as of 2026-07-01).
Latest: 2.83 nurse staffing hours per resident per day (2026Q1)
Staffing trend (5 periods)
Most recent period is lower than 2025Q4 (-0.06 hrs/resident/day). Figures are CMS-reported nurse staffing hours, not our estimate.
For profit
CMS Care Compare chain: Athena Healthcare Systems
Chain ID 52 · 22 facilities in chain (CMS)
Chain averages are CMS-published figures for facilities sharing this Chain ID (formerly Affiliated Entity). They are not ElderCareCosts scores.
Parent organization: Athena Health Care Systems Ma R LLC
parent · PAC 9739331836
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Sep 1, 2026Ownership changed
The source now records ownership as "For profit".
Reported by CMS nursing homes (ownership)
Sep 1, 2026Ownership changed
The source now records ownership as "For profit - Partnership".
Reported by CMS nursing homes (provider info)
Aug 6, 2026Ownership changed
The source now records ownership as "For profit".
Reported by CMS nursing homes (ownership)
Jul 23, 2026First appeared in our data
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Genworth CareScout Cost of Care Survey · 2025
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