Care One at Lowell
19 Varnum Street, Lowell, MA 01850 · (978) 454-5644
For profit - Limited Liability company · 160 certified beds
Care One at Lowell has a 3-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in May 2025, found 9 citations (the Massachusetts average is 6.8). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on May 21, 2025 found 9 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.May 21, 2025 · F0712 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.May 21, 2025 · F0842 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Honor 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.May 21, 2025 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Assess the resident when there is a significant change in conditionMay 21, 2025 · F0637 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure 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.May 21, 2025 · F0693 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.May 21, 2025 · F0695 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.May 21, 2025 · F0759 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Keep signed and dated reports of x-rays and other diagnostic services in the residents record.May 21, 2025 · F0779 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.May 21, 2025 · F0628 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Many
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 1 citation.
- Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.July 9, 2024 · F0607 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Massachusetts average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.68 | 3.86 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.25 | 0.65 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.18 | 0.95 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.25 | 2.25 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 20.7% | 38.2% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 160 |
| Average residents per day | 152 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- D'Youville Care for Advanced Therapy Lowell · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Fairhaven Healthcare Center Lowell · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Vantage at Lowell LLC Lowell · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- D'Youville Senior Care Lowell · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Northwood Rehabilitation & Health Care Center Lowell · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
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