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Careone At Lowell
19 Varnum Street, Middlesex, MA 01850
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Careone At Lowell Description
Careone At Lowell is a community that offers nursing care, respite care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation and is located in the town of Arlington, Massachusetts and is part of the CareOne network of communities. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio and suite room layouts.
The community has an average rating of 5 out of 10 making it the 5th highest rated community in the city out of 5 communities. See more information on reviews.
The Nursing Home at this community has a 2 star rating out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. To see more information from CMS you can check out the report here.
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Care Types at Community
This community offers the following types of care
Nursing Home
Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.
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Skilled Nursing
Skilled nursing provides 24/7 medical care and support by licensed professionals for seniors needing continuous healthcare assistance.
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Review Summary
The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.
Positive Reviews:
- One reviewer praises the company for its compassion and care towards residents with great struggles, highlighting a commitment to improving their quality of life.
- Another review describes the workplace as great, with supportive management, daily learning opportunities, and a caring staff that goes above and beyond for residents.
- Activities and groups for residents to enjoy are mentioned positively.
Negative Reviews:
- Several reviews criticize the staff's attitude and care level, with one mentioning a van driver swearing at a visitor.
- Complaints about neglect and abuse towards both residents and employees are frequent, with one reviewer calling the place "horrible and abusive."
- Concerns about cleanliness and maintenance of the facility are raised, with one reviewer calling it one of the worst and another suggesting it needs to be shut down.
- Staff professionalism and responsiveness are questioned, with reports of staff ignoring residents' needs and being rude.
- One review shares a personal experience of neglect and improper care, suggesting the facility should be investigated.
- A resident describes the facility as neglectful and abusive, with a lack of attention to medical needs and personal care.
- Support staff are criticized for sleeping on the job and being rude.
- A friend of a resident with a brain injury reports no progress and a lack of proper care for their friend, expressing a desire for a better placement.
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Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Nursing Home Ratings
Overall rating: 2
Health inspection rating: 2
Staffing rating: 2
Quality measure rating: 4
Long-term quality measure rating:
4
Nursing Home Overview
Participation
date: Dec. 1, 1974
Ownership type: For Profit
Provider
type: Medicare and Medicaid
Nursing home capacity: 160
Total current residents: 152
Facility is located in a hospital: No
Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
Resident and family council: Resident
Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines
Number of
facility
incidents: 0
Number of
substantiated complaints: 2
Number of payment denials: 0
Number of fines: 4
Total cost of fines: $147512
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointHealth and Fire Safety Deficiencies
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.
| Scope | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Severity of Deficiency | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G | H | I |
| No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy | D | E | F |
| No actual harm with potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
Fire Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-04-18 | 2023-05-29 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. |
| 2023-04-18 | 2023-05-29 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2023-04-18 | 2023-05-29 | F | Services Deficiencies | Have an externally vented heating system. |
| 2023-04-18 | 2023-05-29 | D | Services Deficiencies | Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire. |
| 2023-04-18 | 2023-05-29 | C | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. |
| 2022-01-10 | 2022-02-18 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
Health Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-10-13 | 2022-10-27 | D | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2022-10-13 | 2022-10-27 | D | Infection Control Deficiencies | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. |
| 2022-10-13 | 2022-10-27 | D | Infection Control Deficiencies | Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff. |
| 2023-04-06 | 2023-05-01 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | 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. |
| 2023-04-06 | 2023-05-01 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. |
| 2023-04-06 | 2023-05-01 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. |
| 2023-04-06 | 2023-05-01 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. |
| 2023-04-06 | 2023-05-01 | G | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | 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. |
| 2023-04-06 | 2023-05-01 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | 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. |
| 2023-04-06 | 2023-05-01 | D | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits. |
| 2023-04-06 | 2023-05-01 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. |
| 2023-04-06 | 2023-05-01 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. |
| 2023-04-06 | 2023-05-01 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. |
| 2022-02-15 | 2022-03-24 | D | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. |
| 2021-12-07 | 2022-01-05 | G | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| 2022-01-06 | 2022-01-31 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. |
| 2022-01-06 | 2022-01-31 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. |
| 2022-01-06 | 2022-01-31 | D | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. |
| 2022-01-06 | 2022-01-31 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. |
| 2022-01-06 | 2022-01-31 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. |
| 2022-01-06 | 2022-01-31 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. |
| 2022-01-06 | 2022-01-31 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. |
| 2022-01-06 | 2022-01-31 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. |
| 2022-01-06 | 2022-01-31 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| 2022-01-06 | 2022-01-31 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. |
| 2022-01-06 | 2022-01-31 | H | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. |
| 2022-01-06 | 2022-01-31 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. |
| 2022-01-06 | 2022-01-31 | D | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care. |
| 2022-01-06 | 2022-01-31 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. |
| 2022-01-06 | 2022-01-31 | D | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. |
| 2022-01-06 | 2022-01-31 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. |
| 2022-01-06 | 2022-01-31 | E | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2020-12-23 | 2021-01-25 | E | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2019-05-10 | 2019-05-31 | B | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. |
| 2019-05-10 | 2019-05-31 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. |
| 2019-05-10 | 2019-05-31 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. |
| 2019-05-10 | 2019-05-31 | D | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
Fines
| Fine Date | Fine Amount |
|---|---|
| 2021-12-07 | $11,781 |
| 2021-12-07 | $11,435 |
| 2022-01-06 | $98,955 |
| 2022-01-06 | $101,676 |
| 2022-10-13 | $15,000 |
| 2023-04-06 | $19,055 |
What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Arlington which is 1.2 miles away and has a population of 42,844 (mid sized town).
- The average income is $47,251, which is low compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 78
- Low Temperature: 30
- Average Temperature: 53.7
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 126 days of rain, 35 days of snow and 203 days of sun
- Precipitation: 1.9 inches a year
- The average life expectancy in zip code is 81.7 years old, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
- Air Quality: Good Days 165.0, Moderate Days 16.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 0.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0
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Supermarkets
Stop & Shop
0.5 miles awayTrader Joe's
0.9 miles awayFood Land
1.0 miles awayWhole Foods Market
1.0 miles awaybfresh market
1.1 miles awayNone Found
Bus Stations
Massachusetts Ave @ Milton St
0.0 miles awayMassachusetts Ave @ Windsor St
0.1 miles awayMassachusetts Ave @ Thorndike St
0.1 miles awayMassachusetts Ave @ Teel St
0.1 miles awayMassachusetts Ave @ Lake St
0.2 miles awayBanks
Cambridge Savings Bank
0.1 miles awayNew England Teamsters Federal Credit Union
0.4 miles awayEast Cambridge Savings Bank
0.5 miles awayRockland Trust
0.6 miles awayMiddlesex Federal
0.6 miles awayHospitals
Passport Health Medford Travel Clini
1.1 miles awaySomerville Hospital
1.8 miles awayMount Auburn Hospital
2.0 miles awayLawrence Memorial Hospital
2.1 miles awayMcLean Hospital
2.4 miles awayPharmacies
CVS Pharmacy
0.2 miles awayCVS
1.8 miles awayRosen's Belmont Medical Supply
2.1 miles awayWalgreens
2.2 miles awaySkendarian Apothecary
2.5 miles awayDentists
Dr George A. Biron
0.8 miles awayTimothy Deahl, D.D.S.
0.9 miles awayDavis Square Dental
1.0 miles awayThe Braces Place
1.0 miles awayDental Arts Associates
1.2 miles awayParks
Alewife Brook Reservation
0.2 miles awayPlayground Area
0.2 miles awayMinuteman Bikeway
0.3 miles awayEast Arlington
0.3 miles awayCrosby School Park
0.3 miles awayPlaces of Worship
Old North Church
5.1 miles awaySt. Leonard's Church
5.2 miles awayKings Chapel
5.2 miles awayGrace Federated Church
6.4 miles awayUnited First Parish Church
12.6 miles awayShopping
The Garage
2.4 miles awayAssembly Square Marketplace
2.9 miles awayCambridgeside
4.0 miles awayArcade Building
4.2 miles away401 Park
4.5 miles awayCulture
Clay Dreams
0.2 miles awayMystic River Watershed
0.6 miles awayShirley and Alex Aidekman Arts Center
1.1 miles awayBalch Arena Theater
1.1 miles awayCohen Arts Center
1.1 miles awayRestaurants
Arlington Diner
0.0 miles awayFrancesca's Kitchen
0.1 miles awayZhu
0.1 miles awayMaria's Pizzeria and Grille
0.1 miles awayAnthony's East Side Deli
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