About Northwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
Nursing home overview and details
Northwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center is a for-profit nursing home in Lowell, MA, serving Middlesex County and the surrounding community. The facility has 123 certified beds with an average daily census of 116 residents.
Northwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since 1987, bringing 39 years of experience in long-term care. The facility is affiliated with ATHENA HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS, which provides administrative support and oversight.
CMS has assigned this facility a 1-star quality rating. Families are encouraged to review the detailed quality and safety measures below. When choosing a nursing home in Lowell, MA, consider factors including quality ratings, staffing levels, safety record, and whether the facility meets your specific care needs.
At a Glance
Quality Ratings
CMS quality performance measures
Poor
CMS Overall Nursing Home Rating
Northwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center has received a 1-star overall quality rating from CMS. Families considering this facility may want to discuss quality improvement efforts with the administration and review the detailed inspection and staffing data below.
Health Inspection
Poor
Quality Measures
Average
Staffing
Below Average
Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare Data
Staffing
Nurse staffing hours and turnover
Northwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center provides 2.89 total nursing hours per resident per day, of which 0.40 hours are from registered nurses. The facility reports a nurse turnover rate of 25.8%, which is lower than many facilities, suggesting staff stability. RN-specific turnover is 33.3%. Weekend staffing averages 2.81 hours per resident per day.
Safety & Compliance
Regulatory record and safety data
Northwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center has received 2 fines totaling $165,780. Families should discuss these findings with the facility administration to understand what corrective actions have been taken and what improvements have been implemented. When evaluating nursing homes, it is important to consider the full picture — review quality ratings, staffing levels, and inspection history alongside the safety record to make an informed decision for your loved one.
Doctors at Northwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
2 affiliated physicians
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Northwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
What is the CMS rating for Northwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center?
Northwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center has a 1-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates nursing homes across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing levels.
How many beds does Northwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center have?
Northwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center has 123 certified beds with an average daily census of 116 residents.
What type of facility is Northwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center?
Northwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center is a for profit - partnership nursing home serving Middlesex County in Lowell, MA.
How many doctors practice at Northwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center?
2 physicians are affiliated with Northwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Does Northwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center have any safety concerns?
Families should review the Safety & Compliance section above for detailed findings. Northwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center has regulatory items on record that merit discussion with the administration.
Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare ·