RegalCare at Lowell

Nursing Home
Overview of Regalcare at Lowell

Regalcare at Lowell strongly promotes independence that allows a reinvention of oneself in a person-centered community– especially as a community that strives for hope and renewal. The nursing home aims to change the meaning of skilled nursing and rehabilitation for seniors through the exceptional care delivered by its patient-friendly staff to offer the best care possible for its residents. RegalCare is one of the only few that follow a philosophy of putting its residents first for a thriving and fulfilling life during their recovery period.
The upscale nursing homes provide state-of-the-art features that cater to short-term or long-term residents; they are also guaranteed to feel comfortable and know that they belong in a home that offers 24-hour nursing care with inpatient and outpatient care in a resort-like community with the utmost hospitality.

(978) 454-8086

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
1/5
Massachusetts average: 2.9/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
1/5
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.
3/5
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.
3h 32m per day

This home provides 10% less nursing time per resident than the state average.

Massachusetts average: 3h 56m per day

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Hours of care per resident per day, broken down by staff type. Data from CMS Medicare.
Staff type Facility State avg National avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info Registered nurse hours per resident per day. 34m per day 39m per day 41m per day
LPN / LVN Info Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse hours per resident per day. 1h 0m per day 58m per day 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info Nurse aide hours per resident per day. 1h 46m per day 2h 16m per day 2h 21m per day
Total Nursing (Weekend) Info Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends. 3h 7m per day 3h 27m per day 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Info Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day. 5m per day 4m per day 4m per day
RN (Weekend) Info Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends. 27m per day 28m per day 29m per day

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 90

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the Massachusetts average
Occupancy rate 70.7%
Residents per day (avg) 55
Occupancy rate
70.7%
Residents per day (avg)
55

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

Might be optimal for
Short stays Recovery Medicare-covered care

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

41% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 26 days

Private pay

26% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Medicaid

33% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 1 - 2 years

Finances and operations

Proprietary home
Corporation
Home revenue
$6.8M
Operating loss
-$1.9M
Proprietary home Corporation
Home revenue
$6,796,143.00
Operating loss
$-1,856,703.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$3.5M
52.2% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$5.1M
Total costs $8.7M

Types of Care at RegalCare at Lowell

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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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AL

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

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160
No
77
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Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

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111
No
74
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RegalCare at Lowell
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

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

Lowell (Highlands)
90
No
69
-
70.7%
$6,795,269.00
$3,548,977.00
52.2%
55.40
1/5
3.5285
1/5
4/5
3/5
2
44
3
-22%
-10%
-14%
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Address 1.1 miles from city center — 10.53 miles to nearest hospital (Merrimack Health Lawrence Hospital)

Address 30 Princeton Blvd, Lowell, MA 01851

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

69
Total Staff
60
Employees
9
Contractors
21,280
Total Hours (Quarter)
31
Avg Staff/Day
7.5
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse78.7 No
Licensed Practical Nurse148.3 No
Certified Nursing Assistant327.1 No
Staff by Category
Administration
1 staff
8hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
55 staff
7.6hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
2 staff
8hs shift avg
Therapy Services
7 staff
7.1hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
1 staff
3.2hs shift avg
Dietary Services
3 staff
7hs shift avg
Other Services
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
8.6%
of total hours from contractors
1,821 contractor hours this quarter
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 2 Physical Therapy Assistant: 3 RN Director of Nursing: 2 Speech Language Pathologist: 1 Qualified Social Worker: 1
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant320329,07291100%7.1
Licensed Practical Nurse140144,91691100%8.3
Registered Nurse7072,62291100%8.7
Other Dietary Services Staff2028018897%6.5
RN Director of Nursing0227676470%6.7
Respiratory Therapy Technician0225056673%7.5
Administrator1015046369%8
Dietitian1015006369%7.9
Physical Therapy Assistant0334886470%7.4
Nurse Practitioner1014725965%8
Clinical Nurse Specialist1013684651%8
Occupational Therapy Aide1012043538%5.8
Qualified Social Worker011571820%3.2
Speech Language Pathologist011411%4.1

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 5

Massachusetts average 4.5


Last Health inspection on Mar 2025

Total health citations 44
Citations per inspection
8.8

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

37 of 44 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 7 of 44 resulted from complaint investigations.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 1
233% worse than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 0.3


Serious Health citations More info 2
33% worse than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 1.5

1 critical citation More info Massachusetts average: 0.3

2 serious citations More info Massachusetts average: 1.5

41 moderate citations More info Massachusetts average: 29.7

0 minor citations More info Massachusetts average: 1.3
Citations history (last 3 years)
Administration moderate citation Mar 31, 2025
Corrected

Administration moderate citation Mar 31, 2025
Corrected

Environmental moderate citation Mar 31, 2025
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Mar 31, 2025
Corrected

Facility Characteristics

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

Ownership: For-Profit Corporation
Part of: RegalCare
Resident Census by Payment Source
61 Total Residents
Medicare 7 (11.5%)
Medicaid 47 (77%)
Private Pay/Other 7 (11.5%)
Specialized Care Beds
4 Total Specialty Beds
4.4% of Bed Capacity
3
Dialysis Beds
3.3%
1
Hospice Beds
1.1%
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. 12.2
19% worse 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. 22.4
12% worse 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 24.4%
31% worse than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 18.7%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 20.5%
6% worse 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 22.3%
In line with Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 22.1%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 1.5%
58% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 3.6%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 7.3%
56% worse than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 4.7%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.5%
75% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 2.1%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 7.1%
37% worse than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 5.2%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.0%
100% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 10.7%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 17.7%
13% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 20.3%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
9% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 91.9%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 98.0%
In line with Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 94.8%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 2.68
44% worse than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 1.86

ED visits per 1,000 days Info Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 1.76
14% worse than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 1.54

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 71.7%
6% worse than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 76.7%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
100% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 1.3%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 86.2%
11% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 77.7%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 26.1%
In line with Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 25.8%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 8.4%
29% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 11.8%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 0.0%
100% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge Info Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge. 60.7%
13% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community Info Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility. 52.3%
In line with Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 50.6%

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 $101K
41% higher than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: $72K

Number of fines 2
17% more 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 $101K
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. Mar 31, 2025
$71K
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Feb 16, 2023
$31K

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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