Skilled Nursing

NORTHWOOD REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER

1010 VARNUM AVENUE, LOWELL, MA 01854

123beds
Skilled Nursingcare types
1/5CMS rating
Updated2026

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Inspection & Compliance

Data from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services), updated weekly. Medicare.gov Care Compare

2.8h

Hrs/resident · weekday

Expected: 2.8h

2.8h

Hrs/resident · weekend

vs 2.8h on weekdays

Not reported

30-day hospital readmission rate

Annual Staff Turnover Rates

High turnover is one of the strongest predictors of care quality. National average CNA turnover is ~75%.

RNs
33%
LPNs
CNAs
26%

Health Inspection Deficiencies · Last 3 Years

55 standard deficiencies in the last 3 years

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0842Severity DAug 15, 2025

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

0778Severity DAug 15, 2025

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

0761Severity DAug 15, 2025

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.

0740Severity DAug 15, 2025

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

0730Severity DAug 15, 2025

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

0712Severity DAug 15, 2025

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

0698Severity DAug 15, 2025

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

0694Severity DAug 15, 2025

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

0692Severity DAug 15, 2025

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

0690Severity DAug 15, 2025

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

0689Severity DAug 15, 2025

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

0684Severity DAug 15, 2025

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

0679Severity DAug 15, 2025

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

0677Severity EAug 15, 2025

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

0658Severity DAug 15, 2025

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

0656Severity DAug 15, 2025

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

0641Severity BAug 15, 2025

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

0607Severity DAug 15, 2025

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

0604Severity DAug 15, 2025

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

0600Severity DAug 15, 2025

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

0580Severity DAug 15, 2025

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

0558Severity EAug 15, 2025

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

0880Severity DAug 29, 2024

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0842Severity EAug 29, 2024

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

0761Severity DAug 29, 2024

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.

0759Severity DAug 29, 2024

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

0740Severity GAug 29, 2024

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

0725Severity EAug 29, 2024

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

0699Severity DAug 29, 2024

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

0698Severity DAug 29, 2024

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

0695Severity DAug 29, 2024

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

0692Severity DAug 29, 2024

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

0686Severity GAug 29, 2024

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

0684Severity DAug 29, 2024

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

0677Severity DAug 29, 2024

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

0656Severity DAug 29, 2024

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

0584Severity DAug 29, 2024

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.

0583Severity DAug 29, 2024

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

0580Severity DAug 29, 2024

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

0552Severity DAug 29, 2024

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

0842Severity DJun 5, 2024

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

0842Severity DAug 10, 2023

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

0808Severity DAug 10, 2023

Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.

0791Severity EAug 10, 2023

Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

0759Severity DAug 10, 2023

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

0758Severity EAug 10, 2023

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.

0712Severity DAug 10, 2023

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

0699Severity DAug 10, 2023

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

0695Severity DAug 10, 2023

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

0689Severity GAug 10, 2023

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

0679Severity DAug 10, 2023

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

0677Severity DAug 10, 2023

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

0656Severity EAug 10, 2023

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

0610Severity DAug 10, 2023

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

0609Severity DAug 10, 2023

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

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Civil Monetary Penalties

No civil monetary penalties on record.

Nearby Hospitals

No hospitals found within 10 miles.

Proximity to emergency care is especially important for medically complex residents.

Ownership

NORTHWOOD MA SNF LLC· For profit - Partnership

Data updated weekly from CMS. Last sync: Jun 26, 2026. Medicare.gov Care Compare →

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