Northwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
1010 VARNUM AVENUE, Lowell, MA 01854
Data source: CMS Provider Data (Provider Information, Survey Summary).
Last updated: 2026-01-15T19:25:30.654Z
Information is provided for general reference and is not medical or legal advice.
At a glance
Key CMS signals that families often review before choosing a nursing home.
Ratings
Overall
★☆☆☆☆1
Health inspections
★☆☆☆☆1
Staffing
★★☆☆☆2
Quality measures
★★★☆☆3
What to notice
Latest health survey
2024-08-29
Total health deficiencies (latest survey)
18
Infection control deficiencies (latest survey)
1
Total nursing hours (per resident day)
2.88644
Certified beds
123
Avg residents per day
117.2
Total fines (USD)
$165780.00
Ownership change (12 mo): N
For profit - Corporation
Contact and details
Guides for families
CMS ratings
| Overall | 1 / 5 |
|---|---|
| Health inspections | 1 / 5 |
| Staffing | 2 / 5 |
| Quality measures | 3 / 5 |
| Long-stay quality measures | 3 / 5 |
| Short-stay quality measures | 2 / 5 |
Staffing (hours per resident day)
| Total nursing | 2.88644 |
|---|---|
| Registered nurse (RN) | 0.44338 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) | 0.59730 |
| Nurse aide | 1.84575 |
Penalties and fines
| Total penalties | 2 |
|---|---|
| Number of fines | 2 |
| Total fine amount (USD) | 165780.00 |
Inspection history
| Processing date | 2025-12-01 |
|---|---|
| Inspection cycle | 1 |
| Health survey date | 2024-08-29 |
| Fire safety survey date | 2024-08-29 |
| Total health deficiencies | 18 |
| Total fire safety deficiencies | 6 |
| Infection control deficiencies | 1 |
Most common deficiency categories (latest survey)