Massachusetts average 4.5
Last Health inspection on Oct 2024
Fairhaven Healthcare Center sits in Lowell’s Pawtucketville neighborhood, a 169-bed nonprofit skilled nursing home founded in 1984 and now led by Michael Takesian. The facility hosts 125 current residents, the majority on Medicaid (59.2%), with meaningful private-pay (38.4%) and scant Medicare (2.4%) populations. Average stays stretch to 172 days, yet occupancy has fallen to 61.4%, nearly a quarter below state averages and ranking 82nd of 92 Massachusetts facilities.
The facility’s 2-star CMS rating lands 37.7% below state performance, driven primarily by quality measure deficits running 39.2% worse than state baselines. Nursing hours average 4 hours 14 minutes daily per resident, marginally below the 4-hour 18-minute state average but the facility’s single below-average metric.
Payroll investment stands at 56.6% of revenue, which is a healthy position within the 54–65% range typical of well-managed operations and with minimal agency dependence at 8.8% contractor hours.
Six inspections across three years (above-average frequency) identified 41 citations and ranked 67th of 89 facilities. Of critical importance: zero critical citations emerged (100% better than state baseline), and only one serious citation (33% better than state norm). Deficiency clusters centered on Quality of Life & Care (41%), Resident Rights (15%), and Pharmacy Services (12%).
The facility’s single federal penalty of $15K issued November 2023 fell 79% below the Massachusetts average, suggesting enforcement action concentrated on lower-severity violations.
Weight loss at 9.1% tracks 75% above state rates. Antipsychotic use reaches 29.9%, 48% worse than state average. Walking ability decline and functional decline both exceed state norms by 18–32%.
Conversely, depressive symptoms remain exceptionally managed at 3.9% (63% better than state), and short-stay antipsychotic new-use hits zero; 100% above state performance. Fall injury rates improved 11% above baseline.
Financial trajectory reversed sharply after a $398K 2022 loss; the facility posted $605K net income in 2023. Yet occupancy collapsed from 73.1% to 61.4%.
Fairhaven Healthcare combines nonprofit governance with strengthened finances but carries persistent quality gaps in nutritional management and functional preservation unsuitable for residents with high dependency needs.
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Massachusetts average 4.5
Last Health inspection on Oct 2024
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.
36 of 41 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 5 of 41 resulted from complaint investigations.
Massachusetts average: 0.3
Massachusetts average: 1.5
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total hours from contractors
1,222 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 71 | 0 | 71 | 23,540 | 92 | 100% | 7.7 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 34 | 0 | 34 | 8,622 | 92 | 100% | 7.8 |
| Registered Nurse | 11 | 0 | 11 | 3,737 | 92 | 100% | 7.5 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 9 | 0 | 9 | 2,101 | 92 | 100% | 7.3 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,494 | 67 | 73% | 8.3 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 969 | 65 | 71% | 8 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 504 | 63 | 68% | 8 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 5 | 5 | 503 | 51 | 55% | 6.8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 500 | 64 | 70% | 7.8 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 3 | 3 | 480 | 61 | 66% | 7.9 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 476 | 62 | 67% | 7.7 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 421 | 51 | 55% | 8.2 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 224 | 28 | 30% | 8 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 2 | 2 | 126 | 27 | 29% | 4.7 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 2 | 2 | 96 | 16 | 17% | 6 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 1 | 1 | 18 | 12 | 13% | 1.5 |
Includes penalties issued in 2023
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)
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
1 penalty in the past 3 years
Nov 15, 2023 · $15K
Last updated: Jan 2026
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
25% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
29% of new residents, often for short stays.
46% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
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.
Historical financial and operational data for Fairhaven Healthcare Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing from 2011–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.
New residents most often arrive under Medicaid (46% of admissions), and a typical Medicaid stay runs around 10 months.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
1.7 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Lowell's city center to Fairhaven Healthcare Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 9.89 miles to nearest hospital (St. Joseph Hospital)
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CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that regulates nursing homes) Overall 5-star rating — a composite of Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures scores. 5 stars = top 10% nationally. 1 star = bottom 10%. The single most important number to start with when comparing facilities.
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Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
HOS (Hospice Care):
Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
PC (Palliative Care):
Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
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Neighborhood or city area where the facility is located. Proximity to family, hospitals, and green space matters for both quality of life and ease of visitation. Consider drive time and transit access when evaluating location.
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Licensed bed capacity. Larger facilities (300+ beds) often have more specialized programs but can feel institutional. Smaller homes (under 150 beds) tend to deliver more personalized care. Compare with Avg Res/Day to understand how full the facility typically runs.
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Percentage of licensed beds filled on an average day. Color indicates financial health: green (90%+) = operationally strong, typically profitable. Amber (80–89%) = stable but leaving revenue on the table. Orange (70–79%) = financial strain likely, may struggle with fixed costs. Red (<70%) = significant distress, closure or ownership change risk increases sharply.
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This facility's occupancy rate compared to the statewide average for similar facilities. A positive number means above-average demand. Facilities running 5%+ above the state average are typically the most sought-after in their market — a strong proxy for reputation.
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CMS-adjusted total nurse hours per resident per day (RN + LPN + CNA combined). The national average is approximately 3.5 hrs. Higher is better — more direct care time per resident. Below 3.0 is a red flag. CMS weights RN hours more heavily because RNs handle complex clinical decisions that CNAs cannot.
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CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
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CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
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CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
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Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
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Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
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Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
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Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
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Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
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Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
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Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
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Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
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Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
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The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
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What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The Massachusetts average is: 66.2% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
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| CareOne at Lowell | NH SNF | Lowell (Centralville) | 160
Facility
160
MA AVG
94
Rank
#22 / 276 |
95.0%
Facility
95.0%
MA AVG
80.2
Rank
#6 / 79 | +18% | 5.25
Facility
5.25
MA AVG
3.93
Rank
#7 / 83 | -75% | +34% | $0
Facility
$0
MA AVG
$76.6k
Rank
#1 / 86 | 27
Facility
27
MA AVG
32.7
Rank
#39 / 85 | 6.8
Facility
6.8
MA AVG
7.2
Rank
#47 / 85 | 1 | 152 | - |
77
Facility
77
MA AVG
53
Rank
#140 / 490 | Thci Of Massachusetts, LLC | $25.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$25.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MA AVG
$15.2M
Rank
#5 / 82 | $14.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$14.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MA AVG
$9.7M
Rank
#12 / 82 | 57.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
57.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
MA AVG
66.2%
Rank
#53 / 82 | 225224 | ||||
| D‘Youville Life and Wellness Community | NH AL HOS IL MC SNF | Lowell (Pawtucketville) | 208
Facility
208
MA AVG
94
Rank
#6 / 276 |
95.0%
Facility
95.0%
MA AVG
80.2
Rank
#6 / 79 | +18% | 3.90
Facility
3.90
MA AVG
3.93
Rank
#34 / 83 | -44% | -1% | $0
Facility
$0
MA AVG
$76.6k
Rank
#1 / 86 | 29
Facility
29
MA AVG
32.7
Rank
#44 / 85 | 5.8
Facility
5.8
MA AVG
7.2
Rank
#39 / 85 | 1 | 198 | - |
19
Facility
19
MA AVG
53
Rank
#422 / 490 | D'youville Leadership Solutions, Inc | $24.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$24.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MA AVG
$15.2M
Rank
#8 / 82 | $15.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$15.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MA AVG
$9.7M
Rank
#9 / 82 | 64.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
64.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
MA AVG
66.2%
Rank
#32 / 82 | 225515 | ||||
| Fairhaven Healthcare Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing | NH HOS MC RC SNF | Lowell (Pawtucketville) | 169
Facility
169
MA AVG
94
Rank
#14 / 276 |
76.0%
Facility
76.0%
MA AVG
80.2
Rank
#56 / 79 | -5% | 3.78
Facility
3.78
MA AVG
3.93
Rank
#42 / 83 | -42% | -4% | $15.0k
Facility
$15.0k
MA AVG
$76.6k
Rank
#61 / 86 | 41
Facility
41
MA AVG
32.7
Rank
#63 / 85 | 6.8
Facility
6.8
MA AVG
7.2
Rank
#47 / 85 | 1 | 129 | A+ |
40
Facility
40
MA AVG
53
Rank
#310 / 490 | Michael Takesian | $12.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$12.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MA AVG
$15.2M
Rank
#52 / 82 | $6.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$6.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MA AVG
$9.7M
Rank
#58 / 82 | 53.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
53.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
MA AVG
66.2%
Rank
#58 / 82 | 225458 | ||||
| Palm Center | NH HOS PC RC SNF | Chelmsford (North Chelmsford) | 124
Facility
124
MA AVG
94
Rank
#50 / 276 |
90.6%
Facility
90.6%
MA AVG
80.2
Rank
#28 / 79 | +13% | 3.37
Facility
3.37
MA AVG
3.93
Rank
#66 / 83 | +44% | -14% | $8.6k
Facility
$8.6k
MA AVG
$76.6k
Rank
#50 / 86 | 21
Facility
21
MA AVG
32.7
Rank
#28 / 85 | 4.2
Facility
4.2
MA AVG
7.2
Rank
#19 / 85 | 1 | 112 | - |
78
Facility
78
MA AVG
53
Rank
#132 / 490 | Dimitre Sirakov | $13.5M*Fiscal year ending 11/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind. | $8.5M*Fiscal year ending 11/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind. | 63.1%*Fiscal year ending 11/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind. | 225508 | ||||
| Belvidere Healthcare Center | NH RC | Lowell (Belvidere) | 115
Facility
115
MA AVG
94
Rank
#70 / 276 |
69.4%
Facility
69.4%
MA AVG
80.2
Rank
#62 / 79 | -13% | 3.81
Facility
3.81
MA AVG
3.93
Rank
#42 / 83 | -77% | -3% | $13.5k
Facility
$13.5k
MA AVG
$76.6k
Rank
#60 / 86 | 49
Facility
49
MA AVG
32.7
Rank
#73 / 85 | 12.3
Facility
12.3
MA AVG
7.2
Rank
#79 / 85 | 3 | 80 | - |
74
Facility
74
MA AVG
53
Rank
#151 / 490 | Diane Tessier-Efstathiou | $9.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$9.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MA AVG
$15.2M
Rank
#71 / 82 | $5.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$5.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MA AVG
$9.7M
Rank
#67 / 82 | 63.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
63.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
MA AVG
66.2%
Rank
#33 / 82 | 225489 |
Fairhaven Healthcare Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing is located in Lowell, Massachusetts.
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Fairhaven Healthcare Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing is in the Pawtucketville neighborhood of Lowell.
Fairhaven Healthcare Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing has a walk score of 40. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
Fairhaven Healthcare Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing's occupancy is 61.4%.
Fairhaven Healthcare Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing has been operating for approximately 42 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
No, Fairhaven Healthcare Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing has a no-pet policy.
Fairhaven Healthcare Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing is registered as a for-profit in MA.
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