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D'Youville Senior Care

981 VARNUM AVENUE, LOWELL, MA 01854
Score: 38 / 100

D'Youville Senior Care has received an F grade based on CMS data, with a score of 38/100 — placing it among the lowest-rated nursing facilities in Massachusetts. Families considering this Lowell facility should carefully review its inspection history and quality metrics.

Staffing at D'Youville Senior Care is near the national average, with 3.76 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent inspections identified 32 deficiencies at D'Youville Senior Care. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 16 / 40 pts
2 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 10 / 25 pts
2 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 12 / 20 pts
3 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 6 / 15 pts
2 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.76 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.27 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.32 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.16 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.52 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.19 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

32
Total Deficiencies
Jan 12, 2026
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 32 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0557 Severity D
    Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
    Jan 12, 2026 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0607 Severity D
    Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
    Jan 12, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0609 Severity D
    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
    Jan 12, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0687 Severity D
    Provide appropriate foot care.
    Dec 3, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0761 Severity E
    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologi
    Apr 10, 2025 · Pharmacy Service 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 7.0% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 5.1% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 21.6% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 2.2% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 14.4% 14.0% Average
Excessive weight loss 4.1% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 28.2% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $10,517

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 38 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 2★ → 16 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 2★ → 10 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 3★ → 12 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 2★ → 6 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
Non profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
208
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Apr 10, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
13