CareOne at Lowell

Nursing Home
Overview of Careone at Lowell

Careone at Lowell prides itself on achieving a safe and secure community for residents to experience rejuvenation and recovery in a nurturing home. Residents from different living options offer personalized care that allows them to receive the necessary care while promoting an active lifestyle. The results-driven community ensures only the best approach to senior recovery; they have been one of the city’s trusted and affordable nursing homes with independent living, assisted living, and memory care homes.
CareOne specializes in post-hospital rehabilitation, other services include therapy (speech, occupational, physical), blood transfusions, respiratory care, post-stroke rehabilitation, diabetes management, and advanced wound care.

(978) 454-5644

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
3/5
Massachusetts average: 2.9/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
3/5
Massachusetts average: 2.8/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
4/5
Massachusetts average: 3.0/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
4/5
Massachusetts average: 3.2/5

Nursing care per resident

Info Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
5h 3m per day

This home provides 28% more nursing time per resident than the state average.

Massachusetts average: 3h 56m per day

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 160

This home is often near full

That suggests steady demand, but availability may be limited.

Higher demand than most homes in Massachusetts
Occupancy rate 95.1%
Residents per day (avg) 155
Occupancy rate
95.1%
Residents per day (avg)
155

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly long-term care residents

Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.

Might be optimal for
Long-term daily care Ongoing support needs

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

25% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

3% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 years

Medicaid

73% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 1 - 2 years

Finances and operations

Proprietary home
Partnership
Home revenue
$33.0M
Profit
$1.1M
Proprietary home Partnership
Home revenue
$32,959,904.00
Profit
$1,105,645.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$12.7M
38.7% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$19.1M
Total costs $31.9M
Walk Score
Walk Score: 77 / 100
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

About this community

Care Services

Accepts Medicare
Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Memory Care
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
Short-Term Rehab

All Levels of Care

Assisted Living
Post-Acute Care & Rehab
Memory Care
Long-Term Care
Home Care
Independent Living
Palliative & Hospice Care
Long-Term Acute Care Hospitals
Respite Care

Amenities & Lifestyle

Cable
Free WiFi
Multigenerational Programming
On-Site Consulting Psychiatry
Outdoor Patio / Courtyard
Recreation Activities and Programming
Religious / Spiritual Services
Restaurant-style Dining
Social Activities
Staff Nutritionist
Support Groups
Telephone
Television

Programs & Activities

Activities
Recreation Activities and Programming
Specific Programs
Complex Medical, Head Trauma, Medical Specializations, Neurobehavioral Rehabilitation Program
Religious Services
Yes

Dining & Nutrition

Food Description
Restaurant-style dining available.
Meals Included
Yes

Types of Care at CareOne at Lowell

Assisted Living Independent Living Memory Care Respite Care Nursing Home Hospice Care
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The information below is reported by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs and Department of Public Health.
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AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

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Address 1.8 miles from city center — 8.5 miles to nearest hospital (Merrimack Health Lawrence Hospital)

Address 19 Varnum St, Lowell, MA 01850

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

155
Total Staff
151
Employees
4
Contractors
60,061
Total Hours (Quarter)
81
Avg Staff/Day
8.1
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse59.3 No
Licensed Practical Nurse358.3 No
Certified Nursing Assistant698.2 No
Staff by Category
Administration
2 staff
8.4hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
118 staff
8.3hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
9 staff
7.8hs shift avg
Therapy Services
8 staff
7hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
1 staff
7.9hs shift avg
Dietary Services
12 staff
7.7hs shift avg
Other Services
5 staff
6.3hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
0.5%
of total hours from contractors
309 contractor hours this quarter
Dental Services Staff: 3 Medical Director: 1
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant6906930,71391100%8.2
Licensed Practical Nurse3503513,85491100%8.3
Other Dietary Services Staff110114,15691100%7.7
RN Director of Nursing9093,3628189%9
Registered Nurse5051,4478796%9.3
Clinical Nurse Specialist8081,2707987%7.8
Physical Therapy Assistant3031,1606673%6.9
Speech Language Pathologist2025976268%6.9
Dental Services Staff1345255055%7.6
Administrator1014886167%8
Qualified Social Worker1014816167%7.9
Dietitian1014746369%7.5
Nurse Practitioner1014705965%8
Respiratory Therapy Technician1014576369%7.3
Mental Health Service Worker1013026369%4.8
Occupational Therapy Aide2022583538%7.4
Medical Director0114833%16

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 4

Massachusetts average 4.5


Last Health inspection on May 2025

Total health citations 27
Citations per inspection
6.75

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

26 of 27 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 1 of 27 resulted from complaint investigations.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 0
100% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 0.3


Serious Health citations More info 1
33% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 1.5

0 critical citations More info Massachusetts average: 0.3

1 serious citation More info Massachusetts average: 1.5

24 moderate citations More info Massachusetts average: 29.7

2 minor citations More info Massachusetts average: 1.3
Citations history (last 3 years)
Administration moderate citation May 21, 2025
Corrected

Nursing Services moderate citation May 21, 2025
Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation May 21, 2025
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation May 21, 2025
Corrected

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Ownership: For-Profit LLC
Resident Census by Payment Source
156 Total Residents
Medicare 3 (1.9%)
Medicaid 151 (96.8%)
Private Pay/Other 2 (1.3%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 5.3
49% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 10.2

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 7.2
64% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 20.0

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 7.9%
58% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 18.7%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 7.1%
63% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 19.3%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 6.5%
71% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 22.1%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 4.4%
22% worse than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 3.6%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 1.8%
61% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 4.7%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 1.0%
53% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 2.1%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 5.0%
In line with Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 5.2%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 1.5%
86% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 10.7%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 47.3%
134% worse than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 20.3%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 60.6%
34% worse than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 91.9%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 99.4%
5% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 94.8%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 11.8%
85% worse than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 76.7%

Penalties and fines

Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.

Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total fines amount $19K
74% lower than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: $72K

Number of fines 1
42% fewer fines than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 1.7

Payment Denials Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 0
100% fewer payment denials than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 0.1

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $19K
Massachusetts average $72K
Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Apr 6, 2023
$19K

Last updated: Jan 2026

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Home Care Program

MassHealth Home Care

Age 60+, Massachusetts resident, at risk of nursing home placement.

~$1,500/month (individual, varies by region).

$2,000 (individual, excludes home, car).

Coordinated through Aging Services Access Points (ASAPs); high demand in urban areas.

Frail Elder Waiver

Massachusetts Medicaid FE Waiver

Age 65+, Massachusetts resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Requires clinical eligibility determination.

Senior Care Options (SCO)

Massachusetts Senior Care Options

Age 65+, Massachusetts resident, eligible for MassHealth (Medicare optional), nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual); QIT allowed.

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home up to $713,000, car).

Not available in Dukes/Nantucket Counties; multiple SCO providers (e.g., CCA, Tufts).

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Massachusetts Medicare Savings Program (MassHealth Buy-In)

Age 65+ or disabled, Massachusetts resident, Medicare Part A/B.

~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Massachusetts NFCSP Respite Care

Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Massachusetts resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).

Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.

Not assessed; need-based.

27 ASAPs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.

Prescription Advantage

Massachusetts Prescription Advantage

Age 65+ or disabled, Massachusetts resident, enrolled in Medicare Part D (or ineligible for Medicare).

No strict limit; copays vary by income (~$24,980-$75,000/year individual).

Not assessed.

Supplements Medicare Part D; no enrollment fee for low-income.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Massachusetts SCSEP

Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Massachusetts resident.

~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Not specified; income-focused.

Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Massachusetts VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Massachusetts resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

~$155,356 (net worth limit).

High veteran demand statewide.

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