Total health inspections
6
Massachusetts average 4.5
Last Health inspection on Oct 2024
Mostly long-term care residents
Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.
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Fairhaven Healthcare Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing
Hospice Home
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
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.
Nursing care per resident
This shows how many total hours of nursing staff time are available per resident each day. Higher numbers usually mean more staff support.
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.
Occupancy rate
61.4%
Residents per day (avg)
116
Occupancy rate
61.4%
Residents per day (avg)
116
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
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 community
Home revenue
$13.1M
Surplus of revenue
$604.7K
Voluntary non-profit community
Home revenue
$13,092,076.00
Surplus of revenue
$604,679.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$6.0M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$6.5M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$12.5M
42 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 40 / 100
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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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
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.
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health citations
41
Massachusetts average 32.7
Citations per inspection
6.83
Massachusetts average 7.24
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
36 of 41 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 5 of 41 resulted from complaint investigations.
Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations
0
0
100% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 0.3
Serious Health citations
1
1
33% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 1.5
0 critical citations
1 serious citation
39 moderate citations
1 minor citation
Citations history (last 3 years)
Infection Control moderate citation
Issues related to preventing and controlling infections, including hygiene practices and safety protocols.
Oct 23, 2024
Issues related to preventing and controlling infections, including hygiene practices and safety protocols.
Oct 23, 2024
Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation
Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs.
Oct 23, 2024
Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs.
Oct 23, 2024
Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation
Issues related to medication management, including how drugs are stored, administered, and monitored.
Oct 23, 2024
Issues related to medication management, including how drugs are stored, administered, and monitored.
Oct 23, 2024
Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation
Issues related to medication management, including how drugs are stored, administered, and monitored.
Oct 23, 2024
Issues related to medication management, including how drugs are stored, administered, and monitored.
Oct 23, 2024
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.
Compare Hospice Homes around Lowell 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
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 (Pawtucketville)
169
No
A+
40
Northwood Rehabilitation & Health Care 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 (Pawtucketville)
123
No
-
21
Lowell General Hospital Palliative 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 (Pawtucketville)
-
No
-
44
Tufts Medicine Care at Home
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 (South Lowell)
-
No
-
57
Places of interest near Fairhaven Healthcare Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing
1.7 miles from city center — 9.89 miles to nearest hospital (St. Joseph Hospital)
476 Varnum Ave, Lowell, MA 01854
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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)
This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.
Total staff
125
Employees
114
Contractors
11
Staff to resident ratio
1.00:1
41% worse than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average ratio: 1.70:1
Avg staff/day
62
Average shift
7.6 hours
0% compared with Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 7.9 hours
Total staff hours (quarter)
42,629
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse
Manages medical care and health needs.
Total count
6
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
6.3 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
6.3 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Assists with medical care and medications.
Total count
26
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.7 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.7 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total count
62
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.6 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.6 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Contractor staffing
Total hours from contractors
3%
1,258 contractor hours this quarter
Physical Therapy Assistant: 3
Speech Language Pathologist: 2
Physical Therapy Aide: 2
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 2
Other Dietary Services Staff: 1
Qualified Social Worker: 1
Staff by category
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 62 | 0 | 62 | 23,290 | 91 | 100% | 7.6 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 26 | 0 | 26 | 9,952 | 91 | 100% | 7.7 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 10 | 1 | 11 | 2,195 | 91 | 100% | 7.2 |
| Registered Nurse | 6 | 0 | 6 | 1,601 | 89 | 98% | 6.3 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1,017 | 72 | 79% | 8.2 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 3 | 0 | 3 | 985 | 64 | 70% | 7.9 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 525 | 65 | 71% | 8.1 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 2 | 2 | 522 | 66 | 73% | 7.9 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 3 | 3 | 484 | 64 | 70% | 6.6 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 473 | 60 | 66% | 7.9 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 432 | 54 | 59% | 8 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 395 | 49 | 54% | 8.1 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 2 | 2 | 185 | 33 | 36% | 5.6 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 2 | 2 | 39 | 18 | 20% | 2.1 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 1 | 1 | 25 | 14 | 15% | 1.8 |
62 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days
100%
26 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days
100%
11 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days
100%
6 Registered Nurse
% of Days
98%
2 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days
79%
3 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days
70%
1 Dietitian
% of Days
71%
2 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days
73%
1 Administrator
% of Days
70%
3 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days
70%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days
66%
1 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days
59%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days
54%
2 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days
36%
2 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days
20%
1 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days
15%
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total census
125 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
3 residents (2.4%)
Medicaid
74 residents (59.2%)
Private pay or other
48 residents (38.4%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Active Resident Council
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.
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
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
12.6
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
12.6
24% worse than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 10.2
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
23.6
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
23.6
18% worse than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 20.0
Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
24.7%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
24.7%
32% worse than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 18.7%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
20.9%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
20.9%
8% worse than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 19.3%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
25.1%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
25.1%
14% worse than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 22.1%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
3.2%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
3.2%
11% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 3.6%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
5.3%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
5.3%
13% worse than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 4.7%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
3.0%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
3.0%
47% worse than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 2.1%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
9.1%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
9.1%
75% worse than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 5.2%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
3.9%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
3.9%
63% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 10.7%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
29.9%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
29.9%
48% worse than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 20.3%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
82.2%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
82.2%
11% worse than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 91.9%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
85.6%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
85.6%
10% worse than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 94.8%
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
46.4%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
46.4%
39% worse than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 76.7%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.0%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.0%
100% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 1.3%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
63.0%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
63.0%
19% worse than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 77.7%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
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
79% lower than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: $72K
Number of fines
1
42% fewer fines than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 1.7
Payment Denials
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
100% fewer payment denials than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 0.1
Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility
$15K
Massachusetts average
$72K
Penalty History
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Nov 15, 2023
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Nov 15, 2023
$15K
Last updated: Jan 2026
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Fairhaven Healthcare Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
61.4%
↓ 11.7pp vs 2022
Net Income
$604,679
↑ ~$1.0M vs 2022
Total Payroll
$7,407,861
↑ ~$4.4M vs 2022
Profit Margin
4.7%
↑ 13.0pp vs 2022
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