Regalcare at Lowell
30 Princeton Boulevard, Lowell, MA 01851 · (978) 454-8086
For profit - Corporation · 90 certified beds
Regalcare at Lowell has a 1-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in March 2026, found 9 citations, 1 for actual harm or immediate jeopardy (the Massachusetts average is 6.8). It was fined 2 times in the last three years, $91,558 in all.
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. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below 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. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · 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 March 10, 2026 found 9 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.March 10, 2026 · F0689 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- 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.March 10, 2026 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.March 10, 2026 · F0657 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.March 10, 2026 · F0685 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.March 10, 2026 · F0692 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.March 10, 2026 · F0744 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.March 10, 2026 · F0760 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.March 10, 2026 · F0790 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.March 10, 2026 · F0849 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 1 citation.
- Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.January 29, 2026 · F0607 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $61,050March 10, 2026
- Fine of $30,508March 31, 2025
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 | 3.60 | 3.86 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.56 | 0.65 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.20 | 0.95 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 1.84 | 2.25 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 30% | 38.2% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 90 |
| Average residents per day | 62.4 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
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- Care One at Lowell Lowell · ★★★★★ 3 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
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