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19 Varnum Street Lowell, MA 01850 · Middlesex County
All 7 nursing homes in Lowell, MA (6 take Medicaid)
CMS certification number 225224 · See this home on Medicare Care Compare
Is Care One at Lowell a good nursing home? Reviews, ratings and inspection record
There are no official resident reviews of nursing homes: Medicare's Care Compare publishes inspections, staffing and quality data instead. Here is what that record shows for Care One at Lowell as of October 2026.
CMS rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall, above the Massachusetts average of 3.1.
Online reviews from families and residents are on Google Maps and other sites; they reflect individual experiences and aren't checked by CMS. The full inspection reports, including what inspectors observed, are on Medicare Care Compare.
Staffing
Nursing staff spend about 3.77 hours per resident per day at Care One at Lowell, about the same as the Massachusetts median of 3.72 (US median: 3.72). About 0.27 of those hours are from registered nurses. On weekends it falls to 3.36 hours, 11% below its all-week average. 20.7% of nursing staff left within a year (Massachusetts median 36.1%). That is lower than most homes in Massachusetts, a sign of a steadier team.
About this nursing home
Paying for care at Care One at Lowell: Medicare and Medicaid
Care One at Lowell is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. Medicare Part A can cover a short skilled-nursing or rehab stay here after a qualifying hospital stay of at least three inpatient days (observation days don't count), for up to 100 days per benefit period. Medicaid can pay for long-term care for residents who meet Massachusetts's income and asset rules. Being certified doesn't guarantee a Medicaid bed is open, so ask whether the home accepts residents whose Medicaid application is still pending.
In 2026 Medicare covers days 1–20 in full after the Part A deductible ($1,736 per benefit period); for days 21–100 you pay $217 a day; after day 100 you pay all costs. Medicare doesn't pay for long-term custodial care. Medicare's coverage rules.
Health inspections
The most recent standard inspection was on May 14, 2026 and found 3 deficiencies. In total, inspectors issued 20 citations in the last three years.
Each citation has a scope and severity letter from A to L. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
What the inspections found
Over the last three years, inspectors issued 20 citations at Care One at Lowell across 4 inspection dates, 1 of them from complaint investigations. None were at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy levels; 18 were "potential for more than minimal harm" (D–F) and 2 were minimal (A–C). The most common areas cited were resident assessment and care planning (7) and quality of life and care (4). The most serious was cited under the CMS rule to "ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits" (tag F0712, level E, May 21, 2025). 2 citations were under CMS's abuse, neglect and exploitation rules.
May 14, 2026 · 3 citations
DEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
DEnsure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
DSafeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
May 21, 2025 · 9 citations
EEnsure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
ESafeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
DHonor 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.
DAssess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
DEnsure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
DProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
DEnsure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
DKeep signed and dated reports of x-rays and other diagnostic services in the residents record.
CProvide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
July 9, 2024 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DDevelop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
June 27, 2024 · 7 citations
DEnsure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
DDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
DEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
DProvide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
DProvide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
DProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
BEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Questions to ask on a tour of Care One at Lowell
- CMS cited the home under its abuse and neglect rules on July 9, 2024. How are staff trained, and how are concerns reported?
- Do you have a Medicaid bed open now, and will you admit someone whose Medicaid application is still pending?
- When is the first care-plan meeting, and can family attend?
Questions come from this home's CMS data: its inspections, staffing and ownership record.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no fines or payment denials for this home in the last three years.
Rating history
| CMS month | Overall | Inspection | Staffing | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 4/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| August 2026 | 3/5 | 3/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 |
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Location
Hospitals near Care One at Lowell
The Medicare-certified hospitals closest to this nursing home, with their CMS data. Ask the home which hospital it usually sends residents to.
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2.2 mi
Lowell General Hospital LowellEmergency room ★★☆☆☆ Medicare overall 2 of 5Median ER visit 4h 27m for patients treated and sent home
- 5.2 mi
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8.5 mi
Holy Family Hospital, a Caritas Family Hospital MethuenEmergency room ★★☆☆☆ Medicare overall 2 of 5Median ER visit 3h 58m for patients treated and sent home
Hospital ratings, ER visit times and more at Hospitals In Each State
Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.
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