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Nursing Home

Belvidere Healthcare Center

Nursing Home

Belvidere Healthcare Center

500 Wentworth Ave, Lowell, MA 01852 View map
Overview of Belvidere Healthcare Center

Belvidere Healthcare Center is one of Lowell’s trusted nursing homes. The home consists of professional staff committed to providing seniors with a safe and comfortable environment. With its professional approach, the nursing home aims to change the meaning of skilled nursing and rehabilitation for seniors through the exceptional care delivered by the compassionate staff. Belvidere successfully recreates the importance of recovery and has been more than welcome to have residents relax and recover.
The nursing home’s centers of excellence include short-term rehabilitation, long-term skilled nursing, and respite care. Its nursing includes stroke recovery, IV therapy, pain management, specialized therapy programs, and diabetic care.

(978) 458-1271

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info 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.
3/5
Massachusetts average: 2.9/5
Health Inspection Info 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.
3/5
Massachusetts average: 2.8/5
Staffing Info 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.
3/5
Massachusetts average: 3.0/5
Quality Measures Info 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.
3/5
Massachusetts average: 3.2/5

Nursing care per resident

Info This shows how many total hours of nursing staff time are available per resident each day. Higher numbers usually mean more staff support.
3h 31m per day

This home provides 11% less nursing time per resident than the Massachusetts average.

Massachusetts average: 3h 56m per day

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 111

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the Massachusetts average
Occupancy rate 62.1%
Residents per day (avg) 81
Occupancy rate
62.1%
Residents per day (avg)
81

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

Might be optimal for
Short stays Recovery Medicare-covered care

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

60% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 20 days

Private pay

19% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 9 - 10 months

Medicaid

21% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 9 - 10 months

Finances and operations

Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$11.3M
Operating loss
-$153.7K
Privately-owned community Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$11,255,603.00
Operating loss
$-153,718.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$4.9M
43.9% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$6.5M
Total costs $11.4M
Walk Score
Walk Score: 74 / 100
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

About this community

Safety & Compliance

Wheelchair Accessible
Grab Bars

Care Services

Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
Short-Term Rehab

All Levels of Care

Short-Term Rehabilitation
Extended/Long-Term Care
Neurobehavioral Rehab

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs
Short-Term Rehabilitation, Extended/Long-Term Care, Neurobehavioral Rehab

Types of Care at Belvidere Healthcare Center

Memory Care Respite Care Nursing Home Hospice Care
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Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 4

Massachusetts average 4.5


Last Health inspection on May 2025

Total health citations 49

Massachusetts average 32.7

Citations per inspection
12.25

Massachusetts average 7.24


Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

48 of 49 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 1 of 49 resulted from complaint investigations.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 0
100% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 0.3


Serious Health citations More info 3
100% worse than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 1.5

0 critical citations More info Massachusetts average: 0.3

3 serious citations More info Massachusetts average: 1.5

45 moderate citations More info Massachusetts average: 29.7

1 minor citation More info Massachusetts average: 1.3
Citations history (last 3 years)
Infection Control moderate citation Info Issues related to preventing and controlling infections, including hygiene practices and safety protocols. May 14, 2025
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Info Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs. May 14, 2025
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Info Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs. May 14, 2025
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Info Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs. May 14, 2025
Corrected

Compare Nursing Homes around Lowell The information below is reported by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs and Department of Public Health.

4 facilities compared · CMS & MA Dept. of Health data · Updated Mar 2026

Palm 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.

Chelmsford (North Chelmsford)
119
81.2%
-1%
4.27
-21%
+9%
1
21
1
102
78
Sirakov, Dimitre
$17,3M
$6,0M
34.9%
225508
-
CareOne at Lowell
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 (Centralville)
160
95.1%
+16%
5.04
-75%
+28%
1
27
1
155
77
Thci Of Massachusetts, Llc
$32,8M
$12,7M
38.8%
225224
-
Belvidere Healthcare 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 (Belvidere)
111
62.1%
-24%
3.51
-57%
-11%
4
49
3
81
74
Tessier-Efstathiou, Diane
$11,2M
$4,9M
44.1%
225489
-
RegalCare at Lowell
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 (Highlands)
90
70.7%
-14%
3.53
-22%
-10%
2
44
3
55
69
-
$6,8M
$3,5M
52.2%
225511
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Address 2.1 miles from city center — 8.62 miles to nearest hospital (Merrimack Health Lawrence Hospital)

Address 500 Wentworth Ave, Lowell, MA 01852

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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)

This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

Total staff 108
Employees 95
Contractors 13
Staff to resident ratio 1.24:1
27% worse than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average ratio: 1.70:1

Avg staff/day 42
Average shift 7.7 hours
0% compared with Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 7.9 hours

Total staff hours (quarter) 29,400
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

Total count 6
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 5.9 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

Total count 23
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.3 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

Total count 39
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Contractor staffing

Total hours from contractors

2.4%

699 contractor hours this quarter

Clinical Nurse Specialist: 4 Dental Services Staff: 3 Other Physician: 1 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Medical Director: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1 Mental Health Service Worker: 1 RN Director of Nursing: 1
Staff by category
Certified Nursing Assistant3903913,99691100%8
Licensed Practical Nurse230237,97091100%8.3
Clinical Nurse Specialist4481,5517785%7.8
Other Dietary Services Staff4041,3758189%7.9
Physical Therapy Assistant6069327077%6.2
Physical Therapy Aide3035986470%5.1
Respiratory Therapy Technician3035165965%8.1
Nurse Practitioner1015046369%8
Administrator1014886167%8
Registered Nurse6063735156%5.9
Dental Services Staff0333484549%7.7
Speech Language Pathologist1013064044%7.7
Occupational Therapy Aide1121402629%5.4
Mental Health Service Worker1121171415%7.8
Qualified Social Worker202601820%3
Other Physician011521314%4
Occupational Therapy Assistant0114067%6.7
RN Director of Nursing0112022%10
Medical Director0111233%4
39 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
23 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
8 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 85%
4 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 89%
6 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 77%
3 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 70%
3 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 65%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 69%
1 Administrator
% of Days 67%
6 Registered Nurse
% of Days 56%
3 Dental Services Staff
% of Days 49%
1 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 44%
2 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 29%
2 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days 15%
2 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 20%
1 Other Physician
% of Days 14%
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days 7%
1 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days 2%
1 Medical Director
% of Days 3%

Facility Characteristics

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

Total census
87 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
12 residents (13.8%)
Medicaid
29 residents (33.3%)
Private pay or other
46 residents (52.9%)
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.

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 Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 7.6
25% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 10.2

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 13.3
34% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 20.0

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 10.6%
43% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 18.7%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 10.2%
47% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 19.3%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 19.0%
14% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 22.1%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 4.9%
38% worse than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 3.6%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 8.3%
78% worse than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 4.7%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 1.9%
7% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 2.1%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 4.2%
18% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 5.2%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.4%
96% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 10.7%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 14.2%
30% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 20.3%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 96.6%
5% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 91.9%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 93.0%
In line with Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 94.8%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 75.5%
In line with Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 76.7%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 1.0%
25% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 1.3%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 75.2%
In line with Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 77.7%

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 $48K
33% lower than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: $72K

Number of fines 4
133% more fines than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 1.7

Payment Denials Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 0
100% fewer payment denials than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 0.1

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $48K
Massachusetts average $72K
Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Nov 29, 2023
$13K
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Mar 24, 2023
$3K
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Mar 24, 2023
$16K
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Mar 24, 2023
$16K

Last updated: Jan 2026

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Home Care Program

MassHealth Home Care

Age 60+, Massachusetts resident, at risk of nursing home placement.

~$1,500/month (individual, varies by region).

$2,000 (individual, excludes home, car).

Coordinated through Aging Services Access Points (ASAPs); high demand in urban areas.

Frail Elder Waiver

Massachusetts Medicaid FE Waiver

Age 65+, Massachusetts resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Requires clinical eligibility determination.

Senior Care Options (SCO)

Massachusetts Senior Care Options

Age 65+, Massachusetts resident, eligible for MassHealth (Medicare optional), nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual); QIT allowed.

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home up to $713,000, car).

Not available in Dukes/Nantucket Counties; multiple SCO providers (e.g., CCA, Tufts).

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Massachusetts Medicare Savings Program (MassHealth Buy-In)

Age 65+ or disabled, Massachusetts resident, Medicare Part A/B.

~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Massachusetts NFCSP Respite Care

Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Massachusetts resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).

Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.

Not assessed; need-based.

27 ASAPs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.

Prescription Advantage

Massachusetts Prescription Advantage

Age 65+ or disabled, Massachusetts resident, enrolled in Medicare Part D (or ineligible for Medicare).

No strict limit; copays vary by income (~$24,980-$75,000/year individual).

Not assessed.

Supplements Medicare Part D; no enrollment fee for low-income.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Massachusetts SCSEP

Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Massachusetts resident.

~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Not specified; income-focused.

Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.

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

Massachusetts VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Massachusetts resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

~$155,356 (net worth limit).

High veteran demand statewide.

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