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Northwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center

Poor1-Star CMS Rating

1010 VARNUM AVENUE, Lowell, MA 01854

123 Beds
Medicare Since 1987

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1010 VARNUM AVENUE
Lowell, MA 01854

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

Overall Rating1/5 Stars
Certified Beds123
Avg. Residents/Day116
OwnershipFor profit - Partnership
Provider TypeMedicare and Medicaid
Family CouncilResident
SprinklersYes
CCRCNo
CountyMiddlesex
Affiliated Doctors2

Quality Ratings

CMS quality performance measures

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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.

RN Hours per Resident per Day0.40
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day2.89
Total Nurse Turnover Rate25.8%
RN Turnover Rate33.3%
Weekend Staffing (Hours/Resident/Day)2.81

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.

Fines2 ($165,780)
Total Penalties2

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 ·