Fairhaven Healthcare Center
476 Varnum Avenue · Lowell, MA · 01854 · 9784583388
169 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Lme Family Holdings
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.35 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.43 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.08 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 39% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $15,030 |
Inspection citations (43 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D January 12, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected December 29, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D September 26, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected November 25, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 26, 2025
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected November 25, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D September 26, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected November 25, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 26, 2025
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected November 25, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E September 26, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected November 25, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 26, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected November 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 26, 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.
Corrected November 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 26, 2025
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected November 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 26, 2025
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected November 25, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D September 26, 2025
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected November 25, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D September 26, 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.
Corrected November 25, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D September 26, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected November 25, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D October 23, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected December 7, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 23, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected December 7, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E October 23, 2024
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected December 7, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 23, 2024
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected December 7, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 23, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected December 7, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 23, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected December 7, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 23, 2024
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected December 7, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 23, 2024
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected December 7, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E October 23, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected December 7, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 23, 2024
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected December 7, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 23, 2024
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected December 7, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D October 23, 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.
Corrected December 7, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| November 15, 2023 | Fine | $15,030 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 225458 · certified since July 1, 1990. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.