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HomeMassachusettsNorthwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center

Northwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center

1010 Varnum Avenue, Lowell, MA 018549784588773WebsiteGoogle Maps
3.9on Google(70 reviews)
1/5Much Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
1/5
Staffing
2/5
Quality
2/5
Beds
123
certified
2 fine(s) totaling $165,780

How Northwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center Compares in Massachusetts

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Massachusetts. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
1/5
MA average
3.0/5
Below state average
Health inspection rating
1/5
MA average
3.0/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
2/5
MA average
3.1/5
Below state average
Nursing hours per resident
2.83 hrs/day
MA average
3.87 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.38 hrs/day
MA average
0.65 hrs/day
Below state average
Staff turnover
23.8%
MA average
38.2%
Lower than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 1/5 overall CMS rating is below the Massachusetts average of 3.0/5.
Its 1/5 health inspection rating is below the Massachusetts average of 3.0/5.
Reported nursing time is 2.83 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 3.87.
Reported RN time is 0.38 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 0.65.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
19
deficiency citations
Inspected Aug 29, 2024
Most recent cycle
22
deficiency citations
Inspected Aug 15, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 3 more deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$14,296/mo
Massachusetts median
Private Room
$15,189/mo
Massachusetts median
Middlesex County 65+
255,404
15.7% of county
County Population
1,623,109
Middlesex County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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Northwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center is a 1-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Lowell, Massachusetts with 123 certified beds. It has been operating since 1987. Its overall CMS rating is 1 out of 5.

Beds
123
Avg Residents/Day
115.3
Ownership
For profit - Partnership
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Feb 17, 1987
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Middlesex
Last Inspection
Aug 15, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
22
Weighted Score
112.5
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (55)

F0558Potential for Harm

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Survey: Aug 15, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0677Potential for Harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey: Aug 15, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0580Potential for Harm

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Survey: Aug 15, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0600Potential for Harm

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey: Aug 15, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0604Potential for Harm

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

Survey: Aug 15, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0607Potential for Harm

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Survey: Aug 15, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Aug 15, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0658Potential for Harm

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Survey: Aug 15, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0679Potential for Harm

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Survey: Aug 15, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Aug 15, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Aug 15, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0690Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Survey: Aug 15, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0692Potential for Harm

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Survey: Aug 15, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0694Potential for Harm

Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

Survey: Aug 15, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0698Potential for Harm

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Survey: Aug 15, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0712Potential for Harm

Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.

Survey: Aug 15, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0730Potential for Harm

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

Survey: Aug 15, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0740Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

Survey: Aug 15, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0761Potential for Harm

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Survey: Aug 15, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0778Potential for Harm

Help the resident make transportation arrangements to and from radiology services.

Survey: Aug 15, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0842Potential for Harm

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Survey: Aug 15, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0641Minimal Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Aug 15, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0686Actual Harm

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Survey: Aug 29, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0740Actual Harm

Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

Survey: Aug 29, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0725Potential for Harm

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Survey: Aug 29, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0842Potential for Harm

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Survey: Aug 29, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0552Potential for Harm

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

Survey: Aug 29, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0580Potential for Harm

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Survey: Aug 29, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0583Potential for Harm

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Survey: Aug 29, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0584Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Survey: Aug 29, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2

+ 25 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$165,780
Number of Fines
2
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
2

Penalty History

FineAug 10, 2023
$80,602
FineAug 29, 2024
$85,178

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide1.86 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.60 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.38 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing2.83 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total2.75 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.06 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
23.8%
RN Turnover
33.3%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Partnership
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (9)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
ATHENA HEALTH CARE SYSTEMS MA R LLC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Sep 1, 2012
CHAKALOS-SANTILLI, VALERIE5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual5%Sep 1, 2012
CURTIS, DIANE5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/ASep 1, 2012
MOSIER, MICHAEL5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual6%Sep 1, 2012
REZENDES, LORRIE5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/ASep 1, 2012
SANTILLI, LAWRENCE5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual74%May 4, 2020
MOSIER, MICHAELW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/ASep 1, 2012
SANTILLI, LAWRENCECORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AOct 3, 2019
ATHENA HEALTH CARE ASSOCIATES, INC.OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/ASep 1, 2012

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Northwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center and nearby alternatives.

All Massachusetts facilities
Northwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
Lowell, MACurrent facility
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $165,780
D'Youville Senior Care
Lowell, MA528 ft
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
D'youville Care for Advanced Therapy
Lowell, MA1,056 ft
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Fairhaven Healthcare Center
Lowell, MA1.0 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $15,030
Regalcare at Lowell
Lowell, MA1.8 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $91,558
Palm Springs Post Acute
Chelmsford, MA1.9 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
Care One at Lowell
Lowell, MA3.4 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Northwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
Lowell, MA · Current facility
—1/51/52/5$165,780
D'Youville Senior Care
Lowell, MA
528 ft2/52/53/5None recorded
D'youville Care for Advanced Therapy
Lowell, MA
1,056 ft5/55/54/5None recorded
Fairhaven Healthcare Center
Lowell, MA
1.0 mi2/52/52/5$15,030
Regalcare at Lowell
Lowell, MA
1.8 mi1/51/54/5$91,558
Palm Springs Post Acute
Chelmsford, MA
1.9 mi2/52/52/5None recorded
Care One at Lowell
Lowell, MA
3.4 mi3/53/54/5None recorded

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Northwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center?▾
Northwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 1/5, staffing rating of 2/5, and quality measures rating of 2/5. This facility is rated below average.
How much does Northwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Massachusetts is $14,296/month for a semi-private room and $15,189/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Northwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Northwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center had any health inspection violations?▾
Northwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center had 22 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Aug 15, 2025). The current CMS dataset records 2 fine(s) totaling $165,780.
What are the staffing levels at Northwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center?▾
Northwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center provides 2.83 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.38 RN hours, 0.60 LPN hours, and 1.86 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 23.8%.
How many beds does Northwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center have?▾
Northwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center has 123 certified beds with an average of 115.3 residents per day, resulting in approximately 94% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Partnership owned and is part of the Athena Healthcare Systems chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Northwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Massachusetts, including 5 in Lowell. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Northwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center?▾
On Google Maps, Northwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center has a rating of 3.9 out of 5 based on 70 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 1/5.

Part of Athena Healthcare Systems

This chain operates 24 facilities. View all →