Northwood Rehabilitation & Health Care Center

Northwood Rehabilitation & Health Care Center is a Hospice Home in Massachusetts

Northwood Rehabilitation & Health… is a Hospice Home in Massachusetts

Northwood Rehabilitation & Health Care Center

1010 Varnum Ave, Lowell, MA 01854 View Map

Northwood Rehabilitation & Health Care Center is a Hospice Home in Massachusetts

Northwood Rehabilitation & Health… is a Hospice Home in Massachusetts

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Overview of Northwood Rehabilitation & Health Care Center

As a member of the Athena Health Care Systems, Northwood Rehabilitation and Health Care focuses on skilled nursing and short-term care for seniors in Lowell. The nursing home is composed of a professional care staff who brings not only excellence to the recovery of every senior; residents can genuinely feel the high-end quality of care in a nurturing environment.
Expect nothing but quality regarding Northwood service: 24/7 skilled nursing with specialized therapy programs, post-hospital care, hospice care, home health care, assisted living, and memory care services. Comprehensive services include behavioral management, wound care, tracheostomy care, respiratory treatments, etc.

(360) 698-3930

Managed by Scott Wheeler

Interim Administrator

Scott Wheeler serves as the Interim Administrator at Northwood Rehabilitation & Health Care Center. He leads the community with dedication, overseeing the care of residents and staff to ensure high-quality short-term rehab and long-term care services. Scott is committed to guiding families through their healthcare decisions with professionalism and compassion.

Home Information NORTHWOOD REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER
  • This nursing home maintains occupancy well above most state peers, signaling sustained demand. Bed capacity aligns with the typical community size in the state, allowing steady admissions. Residents tend to stay here longer than similar facilities across the state.

  • Home revenue ranks in the upper tier statewide, reflecting strong billing volume. Payroll spending sits in the top tier, showing a strong investment in staffing resources. Total income trails most communities, suggesting tighter operating margins.

  • Medicare nights run higher than most peers, indicating robust short-stay referrals. Medicaid nights are roughly in line with the state middle third, maintaining a balanced safety-net share. Private pay nights trail most peers, signaling limited market-rate volume.

Occupancy
Beds
123
Occupancy
94.0%
Total Bed Days Available
44895
Avg. Length of Stay
268 days
Avg. Residents per Day
117
Finance
Home Revenue
$26,529,801.00
Payroll Costs
$9,635,878.00
Profit
$-2,250,829.00
Total Home Costs
$16,641,644.00
Payroll % of Revenue Info Percentage of home revenue spent on payroll costs.
36.3%
House Specifics:
CCN
225298
Rural vs. Urban
Urban
County
Middlesex
Type of Control
Voluntary Nonprofit — Church
Operations
Total Admissions
192
Total Discharges
156
% Medicaid Admissions
15%
% Medicare Admissions
38%
% Private Pay Admissions
47%
% Medicaid Discharges
26%
% Medicare Discharges
33%
% Private Pay Discharges
41%
Quality Ratings
Overall Rating Info CMS 5-star rating based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
1 / 5
Health Inspection Rating Info Rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
1 / 5
Staffing Rating Info Rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
2 / 5
QM Rating Info Quality Measures rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
3 / 5
Nurse Hours / Resident / Day Info Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
2.91 hrs
Number of Fines
2
Medicaid, Medicare & Private
Medicare Nights Info Number of resident nights paid by Medicare for short-term or rehab care.
34677
Medicaid Nights Info Resident nights covered by Medicaid for long-term care or support services.
3522
Free Market Nights Info Nights paid privately by residents or families, without Medicare/Medicaid coverage.
3628
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Address 2.7 miles from city center

Address 1010 Varnum Ave, Lowell, MA 01854

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Comparison Chart

The information below is reported by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs and Department of Public Health.
Compare Hospice Homes around Lowell
Fairhaven Healthcare Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing
AL

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

Lowell
169
No
A+
40
TAKESIAN, MICHAEL
66.2%
$4,819,672.00
$2,230,938.00
46.3%
116.40
2/5
4.2329
2/5
3/5
2/5
1
Northwood Rehabilitation & Health Care Center
AL

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

Lowell
123
No
-
21
-
94.0%
$26,529,801.00
$9,635,878.00
36.3%
117.20
1/5
2.9145
1/5
2/5
3/5
2
Lowell General Hospital Palliative Care
AL

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

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

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

Lowell
-
No
-
57
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-

Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

125
Total Staff
124
Employees
1
Contractors
38,367
Total Hours (Quarter)
56
Avg Staff/Day
7.5
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse107.8 No
Licensed Practical Nurse249 No
Certified Nursing Assistant597.4 No
Staff by Category
Administration
2 staff
6.6hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
95 staff
7.8hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
4 staff
6.7hs shift avg
Therapy Services
9 staff
7.3hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
1 staff
7.4hs shift avg
Social Services
1 staff
5hs shift avg
Dietary Services
7 staff
7.4hs shift avg
Other Services
6 staff
7.1hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
0.3%
of total hours from contractors
108 contractor hours this quarter
Medical Director: 1
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant5905919,69191100%7.4
Licensed Practical Nurse240246,33591100%9
Registered Nurse100103,12991100%7.8
Other Dietary Services Staff6062,30591100%7.1
Physical Therapy Assistant4041,5948998%7.3
Mental Health Service Worker6061,5797178%7.1
Clinical Nurse Specialist3031,1268998%6.3
Dietitian1014775560%8.7
Nurse Practitioner1014756167%7.8
Administrator1014636066%7.7
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist1013654954%7.4
Respiratory Therapy Technician2023184549%7.1
Occupational Therapy Aide1012253033%7.5
Speech Language Pathologist2021271820%7.1
Medical Director0111082730%4
RN Director of Nursing2023755%7.4
Qualified Social Worker1011533%5

Health Inspection History

Source: CMS Health Citations (Sep 2022 – Aug 2024)

5
Inspections
56
Total Citations
0
Critical (J-L)
7
Serious (G-I)
11.2
Citations/Inspection
Aug 2024
Last Inspection
Citation Severity Distribution
Minor (A-C)
0
Moderate (D-F)
49
Serious (G-I)
7
Critical (J-L)
0
What do these levels mean?
Top Deficiency Categories
Quality of Life & Care
21
38% of total
Resident Rights
7
13% of total
Pharmacy Services
6
11% of total
Abuse, Neglect & Exploitation
5
9% of total
Infection Control
2
4% of total
Citation Sources
Standard Inspections 53
Complaint Investigations 3
State Comparison (MA)
Avg Citations (State)
32.7
This Facility: 56
Avg Critical (State)
0.3
This Facility: 0
Recent Citations (Last 3 Years)
DateSeverity ?CategoryTagStatus
Aug 29, 2024 D Infection ControlF0880 Corrected
Aug 29, 2024 E Nursing ServicesF0725 Corrected
Aug 29, 2024 D PharmacyF0759 Corrected
Aug 29, 2024 D PharmacyF0761 Corrected
Aug 29, 2024 D Quality of CareF0677 Corrected
Aug 29, 2024 D Quality of CareF0684 Corrected
Aug 29, 2024 G Quality of CareF0686 Corrected
Aug 29, 2024 D Quality of CareF0692 Corrected
Aug 29, 2024 D Quality of CareF0695 Corrected
Aug 29, 2024 D Quality of CareF0698 Corrected
Aug 29, 2024 D Quality of CareF0699 Corrected
Aug 29, 2024 G Quality of CareF0740 Corrected
Aug 29, 2024 D Care PlanningF0656 Corrected
Aug 29, 2024 E Care PlanningF0842 Corrected
Aug 29, 2024 D Resident RightsF0552 Corrected
Aug 29, 2024 D Resident RightsF0580 Corrected
Aug 29, 2024 D Resident RightsF0583 Corrected
Aug 29, 2024 D Resident RightsF0584 Corrected
Jun 05, 2024 D Care PlanningF0842 Corrected
Aug 10, 2023 D Abuse/NeglectF0609 Corrected
Aug 10, 2023 D Abuse/NeglectF0610 Corrected
Aug 10, 2023 D Nursing ServicesF0712 Corrected
Aug 10, 2023 D NutritionF0808 Corrected
Aug 10, 2023 E PharmacyF0758 Corrected
Aug 10, 2023 D PharmacyF0759 Corrected
Aug 10, 2023 D Quality of CareF0677 Corrected
Aug 10, 2023 D Quality of CareF0679 Corrected
Aug 10, 2023 G Quality of CareF0689 Corrected
Aug 10, 2023 D Quality of CareF0695 Corrected
Aug 10, 2023 D Quality of CareF0699 Corrected
Aug 10, 2023 E Quality of CareF0791 Corrected
Aug 10, 2023 E Care PlanningF0656 Corrected
Aug 10, 2023 D Care PlanningF0842 Corrected
Dec 22, 2022 D Care PlanningF0658 Corrected
Dec 22, 2022 D Resident RightsF0580 Corrected
Sep 26, 2022 G Abuse/NeglectF0600 Corrected
Sep 26, 2022 D Abuse/NeglectF0609 Corrected
Sep 26, 2022 D Abuse/NeglectF0610 Corrected
Sep 26, 2022 D Infection ControlF0880 Corrected
Sep 26, 2022 E Nursing ServicesF0710 Corrected
Sep 26, 2022 D PharmacyF0755 Corrected
Sep 26, 2022 D PharmacyF0761 Corrected
Sep 26, 2022 D Quality of CareF0677 Corrected
Sep 26, 2022 D Quality of CareF0685 Corrected
Sep 26, 2022 G Quality of CareF0686 Corrected
Sep 26, 2022 D Quality of CareF0689 Corrected
Sep 26, 2022 H Quality of CareF0692 Corrected
Sep 26, 2022 D Quality of CareF0695 Corrected
Sep 26, 2022 D Quality of CareF0791 Corrected
Sep 26, 2022 D Care PlanningF0637 Corrected

Facility Characteristics

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

Ownership: For-Profit Partnership
Part of: Athena Health Care Systems
Resident Census by Payment Source
114 Total Residents
Medicare 5 (4.4%)
Medicaid 104 (91.2%)
Private Pay/Other 5 (4.4%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

Quality Measures

CMS quality measures assess care quality for long-stay and short-stay residents. Lower percentages generally indicate better outcomes for most measures.

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare (Data as of Jan 2026)

High-Risk Clinical Events
8.0 Score
21% better than avg State avg: 10.2

Composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and ADL decline

Functional Decline
19.6 Score
Near average State avg: 20.0

Composite score based on ADL decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Measures for residents who stay 101 days or more. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care.

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
15.4%
Lost Too Much Weight
3.9%
Urinary Tract Infection
0.5%
Depressive Symptoms
1.1%
Falls with Major Injury
3.6%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
76.1%
Antipsychotic Use
32.5%
Walking Ability Worsened
15.0%
Influenza Vaccine
91.9%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
2.3%
Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
28.3%
Short-Stay Resident Measures

Measures for residents who stay 100 days or less (typically rehabilitation patients).

Pneumococcal Vaccine
55.8% 27% worse than avg State: 76.7%
Short-Stay Residents Who Received a New Antipsychotic Medication
1.8% 33% worse than avg State: 1.3%
Influenza Vaccine
25.0% 68% worse than avg State: 77.7%

Penalties & 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 $166K State avg: $72K 130% worse than avg
Number of Fines 2 State avg: 1.7
Compared to State Average Facility: $166K | State Avg: $72K
Penalty History

Showing all 2 penalties (Aug 2023 - Aug 2024)

Aug 29, 2024 Civil Money Penalty
$85K
Aug 10, 2023 Civil Money Penalty
$81K
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Claim What’s Yours: Financial Aid for Massachusetts Seniors

Program
State Program Name
Eligibility
Benefits
Home Care Program
  • General: Age 60+, Massachusetts resident, at risk of nursing home placement.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$1,500/month (individual, varies by region).
  • Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual, excludes home, car).
  • MA Specifics: Coordinated through Aging Services Access Points (ASAPs); high demand in urban areas.
  • Services: In-home care (3-5 hours/day), homemaker services, respite care (up to 14 days/year), adult day care (~$75/day).
Frail Elder Waiver
Massachusetts Medicaid FE Waiver
Official government program page
  • General: Age 65+, Massachusetts resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
  • Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
  • MA Specifics: Requires clinical eligibility determination.
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite care (240 hours/year), adult day care (~$75/day), home health services.
Senior Care Options (SCO)
Massachusetts Senior Care Options
Official government program page
  • General: Age 65+, Massachusetts resident, eligible for MassHealth (Medicare optional), nursing home-level care need.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual); QIT allowed.
  • Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home up to $713,000, car).
  • MA Specifics: Not available in Dukes/Nantucket Counties; multiple SCO providers (e.g., CCA, Tufts).
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), medical care, respite (240 hours/year), adult
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
Massachusetts Medicare Savings Program (MassHealth Buy-In)
Official government program page
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, Massachusetts resident, Medicare Part A/B.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
  • Asset Limits: $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
  • MA Specifics: Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.
  • Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite
Massachusetts NFCSP Respite Care
Official government program page
  • General: Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Massachusetts resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
  • Income Limits (2025): Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.
  • Asset Limits: Not assessed; need-based.
  • MA Specifics: 27 ASAPs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.
  • Services: Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year), adult day care ($60/day), caregiver training, supplies (~$500/year).
Prescription Advantage
Massachusetts Prescription Advantage
Official government program page
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, Massachusetts resident, enrolled in Medicare Part D (or ineligible for Medicare).
  • Income Limits (2025): No strict limit; copays vary by income (~$24,980-$75,000/year individual).
  • Asset Limits: Not assessed.
  • MA Specifics: Supplements Medicare Part D; no enrollment fee for low-income.
  • Services: Covers prescription copays ($5-$40/drug), fills coverage gaps, catastrophic cost protection ($4,000+ covered).
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
  • General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Massachusetts resident.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
  • Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.
  • MA Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.
  • Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$15/hour), job placement.
VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits
Massachusetts VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Massachusetts resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
  • Income Limits (2025): Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
  • Asset Limits: ~$155,356 (net worth limit).
  • MA Specifics: High veteran demand statewide.
  • Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).

Claim What’s Yours Financial Aid for Massachusetts Seniors

MassHealth Home Care

Home Care Program

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 60+, Massachusetts resident, at risk of nursing home placement.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$1,500/month (individual, varies by region).
  • Asset Limits:
    $2,000 (individual, excludes home, car).
  • MA Specifics:
    Coordinated through Aging Services Access Points (ASAPs); high demand in urban areas.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: In-home care (3-5 hours/day), homemaker services, respite care (up to 14 days/year), adult day care (~$75/day).
Massachusetts Medicaid FE Waiver

Frail Elder Waiver

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+, Massachusetts resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
  • Asset Limits:
    $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
  • MA Specifics:
    Requires clinical eligibility determination.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite care (240 hours/year), adult day care (~$75/day), home health services.
Massachusetts Senior Care Options

Senior Care Options (SCO)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+, Massachusetts resident, eligible for MassHealth (Medicare optional), nursing home-level care need.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual); QIT allowed.
  • Asset Limits:
    $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home up to $713,000, car).
  • MA Specifics:
    Not available in Dukes/Nantucket Counties; multiple SCO providers (e.g., CCA, Tufts).
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), medical care, respite (240 hours/year), adult
Massachusetts Medicare Savings Program (MassHealth Buy-In)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ or disabled, Massachusetts resident, Medicare Part A/B.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
  • Asset Limits:
    $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
  • MA Specifics:
    Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Massachusetts NFCSP Respite Care

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Requirements:
  • General:
    Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Massachusetts resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
  • Income Limits (2025):
    Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.
  • Asset Limits:
    Not assessed; need-based.
  • MA Specifics:
    27 ASAPs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year), adult day care ($60/day), caregiver training, supplies (~$500/year).
Massachusetts Prescription Advantage

Prescription Advantage

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ or disabled, Massachusetts resident, enrolled in Medicare Part D (or ineligible for Medicare).
  • Income Limits (2025):
    No strict limit; copays vary by income (~$24,980-$75,000/year individual).
  • Asset Limits:
    Not assessed.
  • MA Specifics:
    Supplements Medicare Part D; no enrollment fee for low-income.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Covers prescription copays ($5-$40/drug), fills coverage gaps, catastrophic cost protection ($4,000+ covered).
Massachusetts SCSEP

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Massachusetts resident.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
  • Asset Limits:
    Not specified; income-focused.
  • MA Specifics:
    Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$15/hour), job placement.
Massachusetts VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Massachusetts resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
  • Asset Limits:
    ~$155,356 (net worth limit).
  • MA Specifics:
    High veteran demand statewide.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).
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