Fairhaven Healthcare Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing

Fairhaven Healthcare Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing is a Hospice Home in Massachusetts

Fairhaven Healthcare Center for… is a Hospice Home in Massachusetts

Fairhaven Healthcare Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing

476 Varnum Ave, Lowell, MA 01854 View Map

Fairhaven Healthcare Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing is a Hospice Home in Massachusetts

Fairhaven Healthcare Center for… is a Hospice Home in Massachusetts

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Overview of Fairhaven Healthcare Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing

Fairhaven Healthcare Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing boasts its services are delivered with only the best in its class brought by its premier level of care entrusted to residents. The nursing home boasts its innovative and modern approach to senior care; they have ensured that they provide a spectrum of care as they understand the unique needs of each individual. Fairhaven Healthcare has undoubtedly raised the standard for rehabilitative care.
The nursing home is focused on conducting results-driven programs with cutting-edge technologies that specifically cater to the varying needs of the residents. Specializing in an advanced level of recovery found in their short-term and long-term services that care for stroke recovery, tube feeding, digestive disorder management, diabetes management, wound care, cardiac care, and hospice care.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 4.23/day Massachusetts avg: 3.93/day
Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
2/5
Massachusetts avg: 2.9/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
2/5
Massachusetts avg: 2.8/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
3/5
Massachusetts avg: 3.0/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
2/5
Massachusetts avg: 3.2/5

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 169

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the Massachusetts average
Occupancy rate 61.4%
Residents per day (avg) 116
Occupancy rate
61.4%
Residents per day (avg)
116

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 27 days

Private pay

29% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 3 - 4 months

Medicaid

46% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 10 months

Finances and operations

Voluntary non-profit home
Other
Home revenue
$13.1M
Surplus of revenue
$604.7K
Voluntary non-profit home Other
Home revenue
$13,092,076.00
Surplus of revenue
$604,679.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$6.0M
45.6% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$6.5M
Total costs $12.5M
Years in operation
42 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 40 / 100
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
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About this community

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

Contact: Mr. Joseph Deveau, Administrator

Staff Composition

Total Employees
180
Full-Time Employees
180

Care Services

Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Memory Care
Skilled Nursing
24-Hour Staffing

Amenities & Lifestyle

Well-Appointed patient suites
Fine dining with a variety of menu options
Cozy lounges and activity areas
Gorgeous rotunda with panoramic views
Patio
Complimentary wireless internet and cable
Housekeeping and laundry services
Engaging recreational activities

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs
24 Hour Licensed Nursing, Medical Management, Rehabilitation, Memory Care, Post-Operative Care, Medication Management, Nutrition and Hydration Management, Pain Management, Respiratory Care, Wound Care, Cardiac Care, Diabetes Management, Digestive Disorder Management, Discharge Planning, Ventilator Program, Renal Disease Management, Specialized Meal Planning, Stroke Recovery, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, Total Joint Replacement Therapy, Amputation Therapy, Post Fracture Care, Open Heart Surgery Therapy, Reconditioning/Strengthening, Prosthetics and Orthotics, Treatment of Swallowing Disorders, Mobile Swallow Studies, TENS, Ultrasound, Urinary Incontinence Management, Diathermy, Respite, Hospice

Dining & Nutrition

Food Description
Fine dining with a variety of menu options.
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The information below is reported by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs and Department of Public Health.
Fairhaven Healthcare Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

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

Lowell (Pawtucketville)
169
No
A+
40
TAKESIAN, MICHAEL
61.4%
$12,773,029.00
$5,972,787.00
46.8%
116.40
2/5
4.2329
2/5
3/5
2/5
1
41
1
-63%
+8%
-25%
Northwood Rehabilitation & Health Care Center
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

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

Lowell (Pawtucketville)
123
No
-
21
-
90.9%
$26,835,559.00
$9,491,511.00
35.4%
117.20
1/5
2.9145
1/5
2/5
3/5
2
56
7
-38%
-26%
+11%
Lowell General Hospital Palliative Care
AL

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

2nd Floor (Pawtucketville)
-
No
-
44
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Tufts Medicine Care at Home
AL

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

Lowell (South Lowell)
-
No
-
57
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-

Places of interest near Fairhaven Healthcare Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing

Address 1.7 miles from city center — 9.89 miles to nearest hospital (St. Joseph Hospital)

Address 476 Varnum Ave, Lowell, MA 01854

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

125
Total Staff
114
Employees
11
Contractors
42,629
Total Hours (Quarter)
62
Avg Staff/Day
7.6
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse66.3 No
Licensed Practical Nurse267.7 No
Certified Nursing Assistant627.6 No
Staff by Category
Administration
1 staff
8hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
97 staff
7.5hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
3 staff
8.1hs shift avg
Therapy Services
10 staff
6.8hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
1 staff
1.8hs shift avg
Dietary Services
12 staff
7.4hs shift avg
Other Services
1 staff
8hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
3%
of total hours from contractors
1,258 contractor hours this quarter
Other Dietary Services Staff: 1 Speech Language Pathologist: 2 Qualified Social Worker: 1 Physical Therapy Assistant: 3 Physical Therapy Aide: 2 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 2
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant6206223,29091100%7.6
Licensed Practical Nurse260269,95291100%7.7
Other Dietary Services Staff101112,19591100%7.2
Registered Nurse6061,6018998%6.3
Clinical Nurse Specialist2021,0177279%8.2
RN Director of Nursing3039856470%7.9
Dietitian1015256571%8.1
Speech Language Pathologist0225226673%7.9
Administrator1015126470%8
Physical Therapy Assistant0334846470%6.6
Nurse Practitioner1014736066%7.9
Mental Health Service Worker1014325459%8
Occupational Therapy Aide1013954954%8.1
Physical Therapy Aide0221853336%5.6
Respiratory Therapy Technician022391820%2.1
Qualified Social Worker011251415%1.8

Health Inspection History

Total Health inspections 6
33% above Massachusetts average
Massachusetts average: 4.5

Last Health inspection on Oct 2024

Total Health citations 41
25% above Massachusetts average
Massachusetts average: 32.7

6.83 citations per inspection (avg)

Citations origin

Citations can result from standard inspections or complaint-based investigations.

Standard inspections 36 citations
Complaint investigations 5 citations
Breakdown of citations
Critical Health citations 0
100% below Massachusetts average
Massachusetts average: 0.3
Serious Health citations 1
33% below Massachusetts average
Massachusetts average: 1.5
Moderate Health citations 39

Minor Health citations 1
Citations history (last 3 years)
Infection Control moderate citation Oct 23, 2024
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Oct 23, 2024
Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Oct 23, 2024
Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Oct 23, 2024
Corrected

Facility Characteristics

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

Ownership: For-Profit LLC
Part of: Prime Healthcare
Resident Census by Payment Source
125 Total Residents
Medicare 3 (2.4%)
Medicaid 74 (59.2%)
Private Pay/Other 48 (38.4%)
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 12.6
24% worse than Massachusetts average
Massachusetts average: 10.2
Functional decline score 23.6
18% worse than Massachusetts average
Massachusetts average: 20.0
Long-Stay Resident Measures
Daily care & independence

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 24.7%
32% above Massachusetts average.

Walking Ability Worsened 20.9%
8% above Massachusetts average.

Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 25.1%
14% above Massachusetts average.
Safety & clinical stability

Falls with Major Injury 3.2%
11% below Massachusetts average.

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 5.3%
13% above Massachusetts average.

Urinary Tract Infection 3.0%
47% above Massachusetts average.
Emotional & behavioral wellbeing

Depressive Symptoms 3.9%
63% below Massachusetts average.

Antipsychotic Use 29.9%
48% above Massachusetts average.
Preventive care

Pneumococcal Vaccine 82.2%
11% below Massachusetts average.

Influenza Vaccine 85.6%
10% below Massachusetts average.
Nutrition & physical health

Lost Too Much Weight 9.1%
75% above Massachusetts average.
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine 46.4%

39% worse than Massachusetts average
Antipsychotic medication increase 0.0%

100% better than Massachusetts average
Influenza Vaccine 63.0%

19% worse than Massachusetts average

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 $15K
This home paid 79% less in fines than the state average.
Massachusetts average: $72K
Number of Fines 1
This home received 42% fewer fines than the state average.
Massachusetts average: 1.7
Payment Denials 0
This home had 100% fewer payment denials than the state average.
Massachusetts average: 0.1
Penalty History

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

Civil Money Penalty Nov 15, 2023
$15K

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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