NORTHWOOD REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER
Nursing home in Lowell, MA
📍 1010 VARNUM AVENUE, LOWELL, MA 01854
Last updated: April 2026 · Source: CMS and facility dataset
Overall: 1 / 5 Inspection: 1 / 5 Staffing: 2 / 5 Quality: 3 / 5 Beds: 123 Provider Type: Medicare and Medicaid
NORTHWOOD REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER Overview
NORTHWOOD REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER has 123 certified beds in Lowell, MA, placing it in the large range for nursing homes in the area.
Reported CMS performance includes overall CMS rating of 1 / 5, staffing rated 2 / 5, health inspections rated 1 / 5, quality measures rated 3 / 5.
Facility details include ownership listed as For profit - Corporation, provider type: Medicare and Medicaid, council status: Resident council listed.
Inspection records list 2 fines totalling $165,780.00.
Staffing data shows RN hours per resident per day: 0.474; nursing staff turnover: 27.4%.
Families in Lowell often compare this facility with other skilled nursing options nearby.
Is NORTHWOOD REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER a Good Nursing Home?
NORTHWOOD REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER has an overall CMS rating of 1 / 5. This is a below-average overall score on the available CMS star scale. Reported supporting ratings show staffing is 2 / 5, health inspections are 1 / 5, quality measures are 3 / 5. The available data lists 2 fines totalling $165,780.00.
NORTHWOOD REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER Ratings & CMS Scores
Overall Rating: 1 / 5
Health Inspection Rating: 1 / 5
Staffing Rating: 2 / 5
Quality Rating: 3 / 5
Long Stay Quality: 3 / 5
Short Stay Quality: 4 / 5
Weighted Health Survey Score: 159.00
Number of Fines: 2
Total Fines: $165,780.00
NORTHWOOD REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER Facility Profile
CMS Certification Number: 225298
Address: 1010 VARNUM AVENUE, LOWELL, MA 01854
County / Parish: Middlesex
Ownership: For profit - Corporation
Provider Type: Medicare and Medicaid
Certified Beds: 123
Average Residents Per Day: 116.7
Located In Hospital: No
Resident / Family Council: Resident council listed
Changed Ownership In Last 12 Months: No
Staffing Levels at NORTHWOOD REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER
Reported RN Hours / Resident / Day: 0.474
Reported LPN Hours / Resident / Day: 0.680
Reported staffing snapshot: RN hours: 0.474, LPN hours: 0.680.
Operations & Turnover
Total Nursing Staff Turnover: 27.4%
Registered Nurse Turnover: 43.8%
City: Lowell
State: MA
Operational snapshot: average residents per day: 116.7, total nursing staff turnover: 27.4%, registered nurse turnover: 43.8%, located in hospital: No.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CMS rating for NORTHWOOD REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER?
NORTHWOOD REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER has an overall CMS rating of 1 / 5.
How many beds does NORTHWOOD REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER have?
NORTHWOOD REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER has 123 certified beds.
Is NORTHWOOD REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER Medicare or Medicaid certified?
NORTHWOOD REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER is listed as Medicare and Medicaid.
Where is NORTHWOOD REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER located?
NORTHWOOD REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER is located at 1010 VARNUM AVENUE, LOWELL, MA 01854.