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CARE ONE AT LOWELL

19 VARNUM STREET, LOWELL, MA 01850
Score: 61 / 100

Care One At Lowell is an average performer in CMS ratings, earning a C grade with a score of 61/100. Located in Lowell, Massachusetts, the facility meets baseline standards across most quality metrics.

Staffing at Care One At Lowell is near the national average, with 3.63 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent inspections identified 27 deficiencies at Care One At Lowell. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 24 / 40 pts
3 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 15 / 25 pts
3 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 16 / 20 pts
4 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 12 / 15 pts
4 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.63 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.25 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.20 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.18 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.16 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.14 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

27
Total Deficiencies
May 20, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 2 Minor 🟠 25 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0712 Severity E
    Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
    May 20, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
  • Tag 0842 Severity E
    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standar
    May 20, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0584 Severity D
    Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for d
    May 20, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0637 Severity D
    Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
    May 20, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0693 Severity D
    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 f
    May 20, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 1.8% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 5.2% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 52.9% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 0.5% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 7.2% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 4.8% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 5.7% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $19,055

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of C is based on a score of 61 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 3★ → 24 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 3★ → 15 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 4★ → 16 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 4★ → 12 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -1 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Certified Beds
160
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
May 20, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
9