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The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Belvidere Healthcare Center is one of Lowell’s trusted nursing homes. The home consists of professional staff committed to providing seniors with a safe and comfortable environment. With its professional approach, the nursing home aims to change the meaning of skilled nursing and rehabilitation for seniors through the exceptional care delivered by the compassionate staff. Belvidere successfully recreates the importance of recovery and has been more than welcome to have residents relax and recover.
The nursing home’s centers of excellence include short-term rehabilitation, long-term skilled nursing, and respite care. Its nursing includes stroke recovery, IV therapy, pain management, specialized therapy programs, and diabetic care.
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
This home is ranked 47th out of 58 homes in Massachusetts.| Staff type | Hours / day | vs state avg |
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Total Nursing (Weekend)
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
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3h 4m per day | ▼ 11% State avg: 3h 27m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day |
Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available.
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
60% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
19% of new residents, often for short stays.
21% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #52 / 60Payroll — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 52nd out of 60 homes in Massachusetts.Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Massachusetts average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Massachusetts average 4.5
Last Health inspection on May 2025
Massachusetts average 32.7
Massachusetts average 7.24
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
48 of 49 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 1 of 49 resulted from complaint investigations.
100% better than Massachusetts average
Massachusetts average: 0.3
3
100% worse than Massachusetts average
Massachusetts average: 1.5
Issues related to preventing and controlling infections, including hygiene practices and safety protocols.
May 14, 2025
Corrected
Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs.
May 14, 2025
Corrected
Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs.
May 14, 2025
Corrected
Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs.
May 14, 2025
Corrected
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
Belvidere Healthcare Center is located in Lowell, Massachusetts.
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2.1 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Lowell's city center to Belvidere Healthcare Center's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 8.62 miles to nearest hospital (Merrimack Health Lawrence Hospital)
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This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.
27% worse than Massachusetts average
Massachusetts average ratio: 1.70:1
0% compared with Massachusetts average
Massachusetts average: 7.9 hours
Manages medical care and health needs.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
5.9 hours
No contractors work on this role.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.3 hours
No contractors work on this role.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8 hours
No contractors work on this role.
Total hours from contractors
699 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 39 | 0 | 39 | 13,996 | 91 | 100% | 8 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 23 | 0 | 23 | 7,970 | 91 | 100% | 8.3 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 4 | 4 | 8 | 1,551 | 77 | 85% | 7.8 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,375 | 81 | 89% | 7.9 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 6 | 0 | 6 | 932 | 70 | 77% | 6.2 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 3 | 0 | 3 | 598 | 64 | 70% | 5.1 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 3 | 0 | 3 | 516 | 59 | 65% | 8.1 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 504 | 63 | 69% | 8 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 488 | 61 | 67% | 8 |
| Registered Nurse | 6 | 0 | 6 | 373 | 51 | 56% | 5.9 |
| Dental Services Staff | 0 | 3 | 3 | 348 | 45 | 49% | 7.7 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 306 | 40 | 44% | 7.7 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 1 | 1 | 2 | 140 | 26 | 29% | 5.4 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 1 | 2 | 117 | 14 | 15% | 7.8 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 60 | 18 | 20% | 3 |
| Other Physician | 0 | 1 | 1 | 52 | 13 | 14% | 4 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 40 | 6 | 7% | 6.7 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 0 | 1 | 1 | 20 | 2 | 2% | 10 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 3 | 3% | 4 |
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
87
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
7.6
25% better than Massachusetts average
Massachusetts average: 10.2
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
13.3
34% better than Massachusetts average
Massachusetts average: 20.0
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
10.6%
43% better than Massachusetts average
Massachusetts average: 18.7%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
10.2%
47% better than Massachusetts average
Massachusetts average: 19.3%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
19.0%
14% better than Massachusetts average
Massachusetts average: 22.1%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
4.9%
38% worse than Massachusetts average
Massachusetts average: 3.6%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
8.3%
78% worse than Massachusetts average
Massachusetts average: 4.7%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.9%
7% better than Massachusetts average
Massachusetts average: 2.1%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
4.2%
18% better than Massachusetts average
Massachusetts average: 5.2%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.4%
96% better than Massachusetts average
Massachusetts average: 10.7%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
14.2%
30% better than Massachusetts average
Massachusetts average: 20.3%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
96.6%
5% better than Massachusetts average
Massachusetts average: 91.9%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
93.0%
In line with Massachusetts average
Massachusetts average: 94.8%
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
3.02
62% worse than Massachusetts average
Massachusetts average: 1.86
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.72
12% worse than Massachusetts average
Massachusetts average: 1.54
CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
75.5%
In line with Massachusetts average
Massachusetts average: 76.7%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.0%
25% better than Massachusetts average
Massachusetts average: 1.3%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
75.2%
In line with Massachusetts average
Massachusetts average: 77.7%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
26.9%
In line with Massachusetts average
Massachusetts average: 25.8%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
7.7%
35% better than Massachusetts average
Massachusetts average: 11.8%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
1.7%
123% worse than Massachusetts average
Massachusetts average: 0.8%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
64.1%
19% better than Massachusetts average
Massachusetts average: 53.7%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
50.9%
In line with Massachusetts average
Massachusetts average: 50.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
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)
33% lower than Massachusetts average
Massachusetts average: $72K
133% more fines than Massachusetts average
Massachusetts average: 1.7
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
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
1 penalty in the past 3 years
Nov 29, 2023 · $13K
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Nov 29, 2023
Last updated: Jan 2026
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| Palm Center |
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Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
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Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. |
Chelmsford (North Chelmsford) | 119 | 81.2% | -1% | 4.27 | -21% | +9% | 1 | 21 | 4.2 | 1 | 102 | 78 | Sirakov, Dimitre | $17.6M | $6.0M | 34.1% | 225508 | ||||
| CareOne at Lowell |
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Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL
Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. |
Lowell (Centralville) | 160 | 95.1% | +16% | 5.04 | -75% | +28% | 1 | 27 | 6.8 | 1 | 155 | 77 | Thci Of Massachusetts, Llc | $33.0M | $12.7M | 38.7% | 225224 | ||||
| Belvidere Healthcare Center |
NH
Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL
Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. |
Lowell (Belvidere) | 111 | 62.1% | -24% | 3.51 | -57% | -11% | 4 | 49 | 12.3 | 3 | 81 | 74 | Tessier-Efstathiou, Diane | $11.3M | $4.9M | 43.9% | 225489 | ||||
| RegalCare at Lowell |
NH
Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL
Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. |
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