Massachusetts average 4.5
Last Health inspection on Oct 2024

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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 based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.
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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| 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 | - | - | 4.23 | -42% | +8% | $15.0k | 41 | 6.8 | 1 | 116 | A+ | 40 | Michael Takesian | $13.1M | $7.4M | 56.6% | 225458 | ||||
| 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 | - | - | 2.91 | -27% | -26% | $165.8k | 56 | 11.2 | 7 | 117 | - | 21 | - | $27.2M | $11.2M | 41.3% | 225298 |
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.
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(978) 458-3388 will put you in contact with the team at Fairhaven Healthcare Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing.
Yes — Fairhaven Healthcare Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.
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