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Fairhaven Healthcare Center

476 Varnum Avenue, Lowell, MA 01854

Nursing Home Respite Care Rehabilitation
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Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $7,582

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $7,576
  • Average State Price: $7,915
  • Average National Price: $7,508


  • Fairhaven Healthcare Center Description

    Fairhaven Healthcare Center is a community that offers nursing care, respite care and rehabilitation and is located in Lowell, Massachusetts. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio room layouts.

    The community has an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 making it the 6th highest rated community in the city out of 7 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.

    To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Nursing Home

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    Community Reviews

    5.7
    Fairhaven Healthcare Center
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 40 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 6 out of 7 communities in Lowell
  • Ranking in State: 591 out of 664 communities in MA
  • Facility and Grounds B

    Care B

    Staff B

    Cleanliness B



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Summary of Reviews:

    • Several reviews express deep dissatisfaction with the facility, citing neglect, unprofessional staff behavior, unsanitary conditions, and a lack of basic care leading to severe health issues for residents.
    • Communication issues are a recurring theme, with complaints about the difficulty in contacting loved ones due to lack of phones in rooms and unresponsive staff.
    • One review mentions a security protocol that frustrates family members trying to reach their loved ones.
    • Contrastingly, a few reviews praise the facility, highlighting caring staff, clean conditions, and a positive environment for residents, including activities and trips.
    • Some positive reviews come from residents themselves, who appreciate the care and efforts of the staff in addressing their health and emotional needs.
    • One review specifically commends the facility for its improvement over time, mentioning better food and a safe environment.
    • However, the majority of negative reviews raise serious concerns about resident care, cleanliness, and overall management of the facility.

    Conclusion: The reviews present a mixed picture, with a significant number of negative experiences concerning the care and management of the facility, overshadowing the positive feedback from some residents and their families.


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    Health

    Rehabilitation And Therapy Services

    Respiratory Therapy

    Amputee Rehab

    Aphasia Therapy

    Back Injury Treatment

    Balance And Fall Prevention Training


    Services

    Audiology

    Dentistry

    Ophthalmology Services

    Podiatry Services


    Activities

    Activities

    Beauty/Barber Salon

    Chaplain Visits

    Computer Access

    Conference Room

    Courtyard Gazebos


    Community Amenities

    Handicapped Access

    Handicapped Parking

    Parking

    Secure And Safe Outdoor Space


    Room Amenities

    Cable Television

    Private Rooms


    Dining

    Buffet Dining

    Dietician On Staff

    Nutritional Planning

    Nutrition And Beverage Cart

    Four Dining Rooms

    Sliced Turkey Breast Dinner


    Transportation

    Handicapped Parking

    Parking


    Pet

    Pet Visitation



    Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Nursing Home Ratings

    Overall rating: 2
    Health inspection rating: 3
    Staffing rating: 3
    Quality measure rating: 1
    Long-term quality measure rating: 1
    Short-term quality measure rating: 1


    Nursing Home Overview

    Participation date: July 1, 1990
    Ownership type: For Profit
    Provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
    Nursing home capacity: 169
    Total current residents: 100
    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: 3
    Number of payment denials: 0
    Number of fines: 1
    Total cost of fines: $5000


    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.

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    The 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.

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    The 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.

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    The 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.

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    The 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.

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    Health 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
    2022-10-31 2022-12-16 D Smoke Deficiencies Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
    2022-10-31 2022-12-16 F Services Deficiencies Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
    2022-10-31 2022-11-14 F Miscellaneous Deficiencies Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
    2020-09-02 2020-10-09 F Egress Deficiencies Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
    2020-09-02 2020-10-09 F Egress Deficiencies Have exits that are accessible at all times.
    2020-09-02 2020-10-09 F Egress Deficiencies Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
    2020-09-02 2020-10-09 F Smoke Deficiencies Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
    2020-09-02 2020-10-09 C Miscellaneous Deficiencies To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
    2019-04-18 2019-05-31 F Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Establish policies and procedures for sheltering.
    2019-04-18 2019-05-31 F Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.
    2019-04-18 2019-05-31 F Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.
    2019-04-18 2019-05-31 F Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Establish staff and initial training requirements.
    2019-04-18 2019-05-31 F Miscellaneous Deficiencies To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

    Health Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2023-05-11 2023-07-03 D Resident Rights Deficiencies 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.
    2023-05-11 2023-07-03 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    2023-05-11 2023-07-03 D Administration Deficiencies Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
    2022-10-20 2022-11-21 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
    2022-10-20 2022-11-21 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.
    2022-10-20 2022-11-21 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
    2022-10-20 2022-11-21 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
    2022-10-20 2022-11-21 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies 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.
    2022-10-20 2022-11-21 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
    2022-10-20 2022-11-21 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.
    2022-10-20 2022-11-21 D Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2022-01-18 2022-02-04 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies 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.
    2022-01-18 2022-02-04 E Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2021-09-07 2021-10-27 D Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
    2020-02-04 2020-03-16 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
    2020-02-04 2020-03-16 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
    2020-02-04 2020-03-16 D Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
    2020-02-04 2020-03-16 D Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
    2020-02-04 2020-03-16 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.
    2020-02-04 2020-03-16 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.
    2020-02-04 2020-03-16 D Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
    2020-02-04 2020-03-16 E Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
    2020-02-04 2020-03-16 E Pharmacy Service Deficiencies 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.
    2020-02-04 2020-03-16 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.
    2020-02-04 2020-03-16 E Environmental Deficiencies Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
    2019-03-15 2019-04-29 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.
    2019-03-15 2019-04-29 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    2019-03-15 2019-04-29 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.
    2019-03-15 2019-04-29 F Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    2019-03-15 2019-04-29 F Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
    2019-03-15 2019-04-29 D Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Fines

    Fine Date Fine Amount
    2020-07-15 $9,094
    2022-10-20 $5,000

    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Lowell which is 1.7 miles away and has a population of 110,699 (small city).
    • The average income is $51,222, 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

    Demographic Overview
    • The median age is 33.4 years old, low compared to other cities.
    • 3.4% of the population are Veterans which is a low percentage of Veterans compared to other cities.
    • 30.18% of the population are Foreign-born which is a very high percentage of Foreign-born compared to other cities.
    • The population is 0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 22% Asian, 5% Black or African-American, 17% Hispanic or Latino, and 53% White.

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The crime rate is 4.6 per 100 people which is high compared to other cities.
      • Violent Crime: 1.45 incidents per 100 people
      • Property Crime: 2.46 incidents per 100 people
      • Drug-Related Crime: 0.18 incidents per 100 people
    • 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

    Market Basket
    0.6 miles away
    Indian Basket
    0.8 miles away
    Hannaford
    1.6 miles away
    Stop & Shop
    2.4 miles away
    M & H Oriental Food Supermarket
    3.5 miles away

    None Found

    Bus Stations

    Lowell General Hospital
    0.4 miles away
    Pawtucket St and Middlesex St
    0.5 miles away
    UMASS South Parking Lot
    0.5 miles away
    Riverview Suites
    0.5 miles away
    South Campus
    0.7 miles away

    Banks

    Santander
    0.8 miles away
    Enterprise Bank
    1.5 miles away
    TD Bank
    1.5 miles away
    The Lowell Five Cent Savings Bank
    1.9 miles away
    Eastern Bank
    2.0 miles away

    Hospitals

    Solomon Mental Health Center
    0.2 miles away
    Lowell General Hospital
    0.2 miles away
    Lowell General - Saints Campus
    2.3 miles away
    Tewksbury State Hospital
    7.0 miles away
    Tewksbury Hospital
    7.1 miles away

    Pharmacies

    CVS Pharmacy
    0.8 miles away
    Rite Aid
    1.4 miles away
    Hannaford Pharmacy
    1.6 miles away
    Walmart Pharmacy
    1.7 miles away
    CVS
    2.2 miles away

    Dentists

    Dental Dreams
    0.8 miles away
    Sambath Keo
    0.9 miles away
    Perfect Dental
    1.5 miles away
    Michael Sargent Dentistry
    3.2 miles away
    Dr. Arthur Yee, DMD
    3.4 miles away

    Parks

    Regatta Field
    0.1 miles away
    Leblanc Park
    0.2 miles away
    Lowell Heritage State Park
    0.3 miles away
    Heritage State Park- Public Beach
    0.4 miles away
    Sheehy Park
    0.5 miles away

    None Found

    Shopping

    Westford Post Office
    7.8 miles away
    Forge Village Post Office
    8.5 miles away
    The Mall at Rockingham Park
    10.2 miles away
    DSM MB I LLC
    10.7 miles away
    The Loop
    11.7 miles away

    Culture

    Western Avenue Studios
    1.4 miles away
    Onyx Room Performance Space
    1.4 miles away
    Loading Dock Gallery
    1.4 miles away
    Brush Art Gallery
    1.8 miles away
    Boarding House Park
    2.0 miles away

    Restaurants

    Heritage Farms Ice Cream
    0.3 miles away
    China Star
    0.7 miles away
    Crossroads Cafe
    1.2 miles away
    Southwick Food Court
    1.3 miles away
    Cumnock Marketplace
    1.3 miles away

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