Total health inspections
5
Massachusetts average 4.5
Last Health inspection on Aug 2024
Mix of rehab and long-term care
This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.
Northwood Rehabilitation & Health Care Center
Hospice Home
Northwood Rehabilitation & Health Care Center
Hospice Home
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.
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.
Quality ratings
Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Nursing care per resident
Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
Capacity and availability
Medium-capacity home
Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.
Total beds
123
This home usually has limited availability
Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.
Occupancy rate
90.9%
Residents per day (avg)
117
Occupancy rate
90.9%
Residents per day (avg)
117
Who this home usually serves
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TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Flexible care needs
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
30% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
1 - 2 months
Private pay
59% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
1 months
Medicaid
12% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
4 years
Finances and operations
Proprietary home
Partnership
Home revenue
$27.2M
Operating loss
-$645.6K
Proprietary home
Partnership
Home revenue
$27,196,500.00
Operating loss
$-645,619.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$9.5M
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.
$18.4M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$27.8M
Walk Score: 21 / 100
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
About this community
Care Services
Accepts Medicaid
Accepts Medicare
Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
Short-Term Rehab
All Levels of Care
Amenities & Lifestyle
Programs & Activities
Specific Programs
Hospice Care, Life Enrichment Programming, Short-Term Rehabilitation, Skilled Nursing Care, Substance Use Supportive Services
Operating Hours
Suggested visiting hours are 10 AM – 8 PM, with accommodations as requested.
Dining & Nutrition
Food Description
The kitchen staff provide a great variety of nutritious food daily, served either to residents' units or in the dining room.
Meals Included
Yes
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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
-63%
+8%
-25%
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
4.2329
1
41
1
-63%+8%-25%
Northwood Rehabilitation & Health Care Center
-38%
-26%
+11%
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
2.9145
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
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Fairhaven Healthcare Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
Lowell (Pawtucketville)
Bed Count:
169
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
TAKESIAN, MICHAEL
CCN:
225458
Occupancy:
61.4%
Home Revenue:
$12,773,029.00
Payroll Costs:
$5,972,787.00
Payroll %:
46.8%
Avg Residents/Day:
116.40
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
4.2329
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
1
Citations:
41
Severe Citations:
1
RN share vs State Avg:
-63%
-63%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+8%
+8%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-25%
-25%
Northwood Rehabilitation & Health Care Center
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
Lowell (Pawtucketville)
Bed Count:
123
Pets Allowed:
No
CCN:
225298
Occupancy:
90.9%
Home Revenue:
$26,835,559.00
Payroll Costs:
$9,491,511.00
Payroll %:
35.4%
Avg Residents/Day:
117.20
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
2.9145
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
2
Citations:
56
Severe Citations:
7
RN share vs State Avg:
-38%
-38%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-26%
-26%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+11%
+11%Places of interest near Northwood Rehabilitation & Health Care Center
2.7 miles from city center — 9.37 miles to nearest hospital (St. Joseph Hospital)
1010 Varnum Ave, Lowell, MA 01854
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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 Nurse | 10 | 7.8 | No |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 24 | 9 | No |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 59 | 7.4 | 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 Assistant | 59 | 0 | 59 | 19,691 | 91 | 100% | 7.4 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 24 | 0 | 24 | 6,335 | 91 | 100% | 9 |
| Registered Nurse | 10 | 0 | 10 | 3,129 | 91 | 100% | 7.8 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 6 | 0 | 6 | 2,305 | 91 | 100% | 7.1 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,594 | 89 | 98% | 7.3 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 6 | 0 | 6 | 1,579 | 71 | 78% | 7.1 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,126 | 89 | 98% | 6.3 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 477 | 55 | 60% | 8.7 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 475 | 61 | 67% | 7.8 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 463 | 60 | 66% | 7.7 |
| Therapeutic Recreation Specialist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 365 | 49 | 54% | 7.4 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 2 | 0 | 2 | 318 | 45 | 49% | 7.1 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 225 | 30 | 33% | 7.5 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 127 | 18 | 20% | 7.1 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 108 | 27 | 30% | 4 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 2 | 0 | 2 | 37 | 5 | 5% | 7.4 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 3 | 3% | 5 |
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health citations
56
Citations per inspection
11.2
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
53 of 56 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 3 of 56 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
7
7
367% worse than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 1.5
0 critical citations
7 serious citations
49 moderate citations
0 minor citations
Citations history (last 3 years)
Infection Control moderate citation
Aug 29, 2024
Corrected
Nursing Services moderate citation
Aug 29, 2024
Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation
Aug 29, 2024
Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation
Aug 29, 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.
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.
Active
Resident Council
ⓘ
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.
8.0
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
8.0
21% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 10.2
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
19.6
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
19.6
In line with 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
15.4%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
15.4%
17% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 18.7%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
15.0%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
15.0%
22% better 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
28.3%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
28.3%
28% worse than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 22.1%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
3.6%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
3.6%
In line with Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 3.6%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
2.3%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
2.3%
51% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 4.7%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.5%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.5%
76% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 2.1%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
3.9%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
3.9%
24% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 5.2%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
1.1%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
1.1%
90% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 10.7%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
32.5%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
32.5%
61% worse than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 20.3%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
76.1%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
76.1%
17% worse than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 91.9%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
91.9%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
91.9%
In line with Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 94.8%
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
55.8%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
55.8%
27% worse than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 76.7%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.8%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.8%
33% worse than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 1.3%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
25.0%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
25.0%
68% 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
$166K
130% higher than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: $72K
Number of fines
2
17% more 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
$166K
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.
Aug 29, 2024
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Aug 29, 2024
$85K
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Aug 10, 2023
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Aug 10, 2023
$81K
Last updated: Jan 2026
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Northwood Rehabilitation & Health Care Center based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
90.9%
↓ 2.3pp vs 2022
Net Income
-$645,619
↑ ~$1.6M vs 2022
Total Payroll
$11,238,411
↓ ~$507K vs 2022
Profit Margin
-2.4%
↑ 6.1pp vs 2022
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