Care One at Lowell

Nursing Home · Lowell, MA

CMS overall rating 3/5 For profit - Limited Liability company

CMS certification number225224

Contact & location

19 Varnum Street
Lowell, MA 01850
Middlesex County
Phone
(978) 454-5644
ZIP code
01850 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
160
Residents per day
152.0 (95% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Legal name
19 Varnum Street Operating Company, LLC
Chain
Careone (37 facilities, avg 3.4★)
Medicare certified since
December 1, 1974
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 3.0
Health inspections★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 3.0
Staffing★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 3.1
Quality measures★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 3.3
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 4/5
Short-stay qualityNot rated

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
3.68 (state 3.86 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.25 (state 0.65 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
1.18 (state 0.95 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.25 (state 2.26 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
3.36 (state 3.48 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
20.7 (state 38.2 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
14.3 (state 42.6 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
May 21, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
9.0 (state 7.2 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
0
Citations on record (3 years)
27 health · 21 fire safety · includes actual harm
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2025-05-21 Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
F0712 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-06-27
2025-05-21 Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-06-27
2025-05-21 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.
F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-06-27
2025-05-21 Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
F0637 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-06-27
2025-05-21 Ensure 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.
F0693 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-06-27
2025-05-21 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-06-27
2025-05-21 Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
F0759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-06-27
2025-05-21 Keep signed and dated reports of x-rays and other diagnostic services in the residents record.
F0779 · Administration Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-06-27
2025-05-21 Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
F0628 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 C
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-06-27
2024-07-09 Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
F0607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-08-05
2024-06-27 Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
F0604 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-08-04
2024-06-27 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-08-04
2024-06-27 Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-08-04
2024-06-27 Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
F0699 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-08-04
2024-06-27 Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
F0790 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-08-04
2024-06-27 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-08-04
2024-06-27 Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 B
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-08-04
2023-04-06 Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
F0688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 G
Actual harm		 Corrected 2023-05-01
2023-04-06 Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
F0578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-05-01
2023-04-06 Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-05-01
2023-04-06 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-05-01
2023-04-06 Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
F0685 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-05-01
2023-04-06 Ensure 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.
F0693 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-05-01
2023-04-06 Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
F0712 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-05-01
2023-04-06 Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
F0759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-05-01
2023-04-06 Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
F0791 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-05-01
2023-04-06 Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-05-01

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Thci of Massachusetts, LLC (organization)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest
Care Realty, LLC (organization)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest
Des-I 2016 Grat (organization)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest
Straus, Daniel (individual)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest
Baruch, David (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Healthbridge Management LLC (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Baruch, David (individual)W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Care One at Lowell?

Care One at Lowell has a 3-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.0-star average in Massachusetts.

How many beds does Care One at Lowell have?

It has 160 certified beds and cares for about 152 residents per day.

Has Care One at Lowell been fined?

CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Who owns Care One at Lowell?

It is part of Careone and is classified as for profit - limited liability company. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.

What is the phone number of Care One at Lowell?

(978) 454-5644. The facility is located at 19 Varnum Street, Lowell, MA 01850.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.