NORTHWOOD REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER

1010 VARNUM AVENUE, LOWELL, MA 01854 · CCN 225298 · 123 certified beds · Data as of 2026-07-01

CMS overall1 of 5CMS inspections1 of 5CMS staffing2 of 5CMS quality2 of 5

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State inspectors recorded 2 citation(s) in the last three years where CMS determined a resident was actually harmed.

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Serious inspection findings

2024-08-29 — ACTUAL HARM (tag F0686, severity G)

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

2024-08-29 — ACTUAL HARM (tag F0740, severity G)

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data

Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

2023-08-10 — ACTUAL HARM (tag F0689, severity G)

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Staffing, from payroll records

Nursing hours / resident / day

2.72

state median 3.36

Weekend staffing gap

−1%

fewer nursing hours on weekends · state median −4%

RN hours / resident / day

0.27

registered nurses only

Contract (agency) staff

share of all nursing hours

Nursing staff turnover

24%

per year, per CMS

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal, 2026Q1, 90 reported days — actual payroll data, not the facility's own estimates.

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Penalties and enforcement

2 enforcement action(s), totaling $165,780 in fines.

Date	Type	Amount
2024-08-29	Fine	$85,178
2023-08-10	Fine	$80,602

Ownership

Ownership type: For profit - Partnership. Part of the ATHENA HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS chain.

Other facilities under the same ownership, with their CMS overall ratings:

WADSWORTH GLEN HEALTH CARE AND REHABILITATION CENT (MIDDLETOWN, CT) — CMS overall1 of 5
CIVITA CARE BAYVIEW (WATERFORD, CT) — CMS overall1 of 5
CIVITA CARE SHERIDEN WOODS (BRISTOL, CT) — CMS overall1 of 5
CIVITA CARE MEADOWBROOK (GRANBY, CT) — CMS overall4 of 5
CIVITA CARE NORTHBRIDGE (BRIDGEPORT, CT) — CMS overall1 of 5
MARLBOROUGH HILLS REHABILITATION & HEALTH CARE CEN (MARLBOROUGH, MA) — CMS overall1 of 5
Worcester Rehabilitation & Health Care Center (WORCESTER, MA) — CMS overall2 of 5
Plymouth Rehabilitation & Health Care Center (PLYMOUTH, MA) — CMS overall2 of 5

Full citation history

By severity: No harm, potential for minimal harm: 1 · Actual harm: 3 · Potential for more than minimal harm: 51

Survey date	Tag	Category	Severity	Corrected
2025-08-15	F0558	Resident Rights Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2025-08-15	F0580	Resident Rights Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-08-15	F0600	Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-08-15	F0604	Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-08-15	F0607	Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-08-15	F0641	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	B	not recorded
2025-08-15	F0656	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-08-15	F0658	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-08-15	F0677	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2025-08-15	F0679	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-08-15	F0684	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-08-15	F0689	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-08-15	F0690	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-08-15	F0692	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-08-15	F0694	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-08-15	F0698	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-08-15	F0712	Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-08-15	F0730	Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-08-15	F0740	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-08-15	F0761	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-08-15	F0778	Administration Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-08-15	F0842	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-08-29	F0552	Resident Rights Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-08-29	F0580	Resident Rights Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-08-29	F0583	Resident Rights Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-08-29	F0584	Resident Rights Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-08-29	F0656	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-08-29	F0677	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-08-29	F0684	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-08-29	F0686	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	G	not recorded
2024-08-29	F0692	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-08-29	F0695	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-08-29	F0698	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-08-29	F0699	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-08-29	F0725	Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2024-08-29	F0740	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	G	not recorded
2024-08-29	F0759	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-08-29	F0761	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-08-29	F0842	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2024-08-29	F0880	Infection Control Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-06-05	F0842	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-08-10	F0609	Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-08-10	F0610	Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-08-10	F0656	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2023-08-10	F0677	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-08-10	F0679	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-08-10	F0689	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	G	not recorded
2023-08-10	F0695	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-08-10	F0699	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-08-10	F0712	Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-08-10	F0758	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2023-08-10	F0759	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-08-10	F0791	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2023-08-10	F0808	Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-08-10	F0842	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D	not recorded

Sources: CMS Provider Information, Health Deficiencies, Penalties, and Ownership datasets (data.cms.gov/provider-data), processed 2026-07-01; CMS Payroll-Based Journal daily staffing. Find this facility on Care Compare: search “NORTHWOOD REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER, LOWELL” at medicare.gov/care-compare.