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Care One at Lowell

Nursing HomeLowell, MACMS 225224
48 citations on record

From CMS

Facility profile

CMS overall rating
3 / 5

*CMS Five-Star

Certified beds
160

*CMS

Avg. residents per day
149.9

*CMS

Inspection record

On record from CMS

Citations on record
48

*CMS

Inspections on file
7

*CMS

Last inspection
2025-05-21

*CMS

Citations

48 citations on record

Each deficiency cited on a CMS health inspection of this facility, sourced from the federal record. Open a report for the raw CMS Scope and Severity grade on each finding.

What do CMS severity letters mean?

Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.

General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.

Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.

  • 0637Generalpotential for harm

    Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

  • 0693Generalpotential for harm

    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.

  • 0695Generalpotential for harm

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

  • 0712Generalpotential for harm

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

  • 0759Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

  • 0779Generalpotential for harm

    Keep signed and dated reports of x-rays and other diagnostic services in the residents record.

  • 0842Generalpotential for harm

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

  • 0920Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

  • 0918Generalpotential for harm

    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

  • 0914Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

  • 0911Generalpotential for harm

    Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

  • 0531Generalpotential for harm

    Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.

  • 0372Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

  • 0353Generalpotential for harm

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

  • 0324Generalpotential for harm

    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

  • 0311Generalpotential for harm

    Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.

  • 0293Generalpotential for harm

    Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

  • 0222Generalpotential for harm

    Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

  • 0628Generalno actual harm

    Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

  • 0584Generalpotential for harm

    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.

  • 0607Generalpotential for harm

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

  • 0641Generalno actual harm

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

  • 0604Generalpotential for harm

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

  • 0211Generalpotential for harm

    Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

  • 0345Generalpotential for harm

    Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

  • 0372Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

  • 0531Generalpotential for harm

    Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.

  • 0918Generalpotential for harm

    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

  • 0880Generalpotential for harm

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  • 0790Generalpotential for harm

    Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.

  • 0699Generalpotential for harm

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

  • 0658Generalpotential for harm

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

  • 0656Generalpotential for harm

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

  • 0522Generalpotential for harm

    Have an externally vented heating system.

  • 0531Generalpotential for harm

    Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.

  • 0759Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

  • 0741Generalno actual harm

    Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

  • 0791Generalpotential for harm

    Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

  • 0842Generalpotential for harm

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

  • 0712Generalpotential for harm

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

  • 0693Generalpotential for harm

    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.

  • 0688Seriousactual harm

    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.

  • 0685Generalpotential for harm

    Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

  • 0677Generalpotential for harm

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

  • 0658Generalpotential for harm

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

  • 0578Generalpotential for harm

    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.

  • 0345Generalpotential for harm

    Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

  • 0353Generalpotential for harm

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Inspection history

Every health inspection on record

Each CMS health inspection of this facility, and the deficiencies the surveyors cited. Where the verbatim Form 2567 statement of deficiencies is on file, it links to the full report.

FAQ

Questions and answers

What is Care One at Lowell?
Care One at Lowell is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Lowell, MA, tracked by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Its CMS Certification Number (CCN) is 225224.
What is the CMS rating for Care One at Lowell?
Care One at Lowell has a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars. CMS rates nursing homes on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
How many beds does Care One at Lowell have?
Care One at Lowell is certified for 160 beds. It serves an average of 149.9 residents per day.
How many citations does Care One at Lowell have?
Care One at Lowell has 48 citations on record from CMS health inspections, each tied to a federal deficiency tag.
When was Care One at Lowell last inspected?
Care One at Lowell was last inspected on May 21, 2025. CMS surveys nursing homes about once a year and after complaints.
What can I do if I have concerns about care at this facility?
Start by raising the concern with the facility administrator or director of nursing. Every state also runs a free long-term care ombudsman program that advocates for residents and families; the federal Eldercare Locator at eldercare.acl.gov can connect you with yours. Complaints about quality of care can also be filed with your state survey agency.

*Sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). See the official record on CMS Care Compare. If you believe any information is inaccurate, report it here.

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