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HomeMassachusettsNorthwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center

Northwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center

1010 Varnum Avenue, Lowell, MA 018549784588773
1/5Much Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
1/5
Staffing
2/5
Quality
3/5
Beds
123
certified
2 fine(s) totaling $165,780

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 1/5 stars (below average)

• Has 123 certified beds with an average of 116.7 residents per day (95% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 18 deficiencies (inspected Aug 29, 2024)

• Has been fined a total of $165,780 across 2 fine(s)

• Total nursing staff: 3.05 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 27.4%

• Part of the Athena Healthcare Systems chain (27 facilities)

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. The facility scored below average compared to Massachusetts facilities.

Beds
123
Avg Residents/Day
116.7
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Feb 17, 1987
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Middlesex
Last Inspection
Aug 29, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
18
Weighted Score
159.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (54)

F0552Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Aug 29, 2024Corrected: 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 29, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0583Potential for Harm

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Survey: Aug 29, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
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: 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 29, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0677Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Aug 29, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Aug 29, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0686Actual Harm

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

Survey: Aug 29, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0692Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Aug 29, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0695Potential for Harm

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Survey: Aug 29, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0698Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Aug 29, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0699Potential for Harm

Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

Survey: Aug 29, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
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: 1
F0740Actual Harm

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

Survey: Aug 29, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0759Potential for Harm

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Survey: Aug 29, 2024Corrected: 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 29, 2024Corrected: 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 29, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Aug 29, 2024Corrected: 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: Jun 5, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Aug 10, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: Aug 10, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
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 10, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0677Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Aug 10, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0679Potential for Harm

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Survey: Aug 10, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Actual Harm

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

Survey: Aug 10, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0695Potential for Harm

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Survey: Aug 10, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0699Potential for Harm

Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

Survey: Aug 10, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0712Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Aug 10, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0758Potential for Harm

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Survey: Aug 10, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0759Potential for Harm

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Survey: Aug 10, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2

+ 24 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 Aide1.89 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN0.68 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.47 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing3.05 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total2.83 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.04 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
27.4%
RN Turnover
43.8%
Administrators Left
0

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

Ownership Type
For profit - Corporation
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
ATHENA HEALTH CARE ASSOCIATES, INC.OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/ASep 1, 2012
SANTILLI, LAWRENCECORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AOct 3, 2019
MOSIER, MICHAELW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/ASep 1, 2012

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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 3/5. This facility is rated below average.
Has Northwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center had any health inspection violations?▾
Northwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center had 18 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Aug 29, 2024). The facility has been fined a total of $165,780 across 2 fine(s).
What are the staffing levels at Northwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center?▾
Northwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center provides 3.05 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.47 RN hours, 0.68 LPN hours, and 1.89 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 27.4%.
How many beds does Northwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center have?▾
Northwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center has 123 certified beds with an average of 116.7 residents per day, resulting in approximately 95% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Corporation owned and is part of the Athena Healthcare Systems chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Northwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center?▾
Yes, there are 6 other nursing homes in Lowell, Massachusetts with an average rating of 2.4/5. You can compare all facilities on the Lowell nursing homes page.

Part of Athena Healthcare Systems

This chain operates 27 facilities. View all →