Brookhaven at Lexington
Scout 100Lexington, MA · 49 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Usually has openings
One of Lexington's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $14,050–$17,500/mo
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D'youville Care for Advanced Therapy
1071 Varnum Avenue, Lowell, MA 01854 · Middlesex County
The D"Youville Life and wellness community has proved elder care for over 50 years. Nursing home care, short term rehab and soon affordable assisted living.
95
ExceptionalHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates exceptional.
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Availability outlook● Fills quickly
Typically 86% full (28 of 33 beds occupied on an average day).
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Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
Our evaluation
An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.
One of Lowell's top-rated skilled nursing communities
D'youville Care for Advanced Therapy is a non-profit skilled nursing facility in Lowell, MA, with 33 certified beds and an average of about 28 residents per day. It operates as part of the Carmelite Sisters for the Aged and Infirmed network.
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 5/5 on health inspections, 4/5 on staffing, 5/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 5.26 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.83 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 54.7%, higher than the ~52% national average. On the safety record, CMS notes 0 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.
Strengths
- ✓5-star overall CMS rating
- ✓Strong health-inspection rating
- ✓Above-average nurse staffing (5.26 hrs/resident/day)
- ✓No deficiencies at last standard survey
- ✓No federal fines on record
- ✓Full sprinkler system
Things to ask about
None noted in the public data.
Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in Lowell for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 33
- Avg. residents/day
- 28
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Part of a chain
- Carmelite Sisters for the Aged and Infirmed
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 225777
Federal quality ratings
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures
Pricing & cost
We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.
| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $14,050–$17,500/mo (median $15,350) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Cambridge prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
Staffing & care
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
- Total nurse hrs / resident / day
- 5.26
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.83
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 54.7%
- National avg ≈ 52%
Safety & inspection record
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
- Health deficiencies (last survey)
- 0
- Federal fines
- None on record
- Total penalties
- 0
- Last standard survey
- 2025-07-25
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- None
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (5 citations on record — showing the latest 5). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2024-04-09Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
2024-04-09Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident 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.
2023-10-16Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
2023-08-23Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
2023-08-23Severity D — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
- ✓ Rehabilitation services
- ✓ Memory care
- ✓ Wellness programs
- ✓ Daily activities & events
- ✓ Gardens / walking paths
- ✓ Library
Location
1071 Varnum Avenue, Lowell, MA
Reviews & reputation
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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about D'youville Care for Advanced Therapy
How much does D'youville Care for Advanced Therapy cost?
D'youville Care for Advanced Therapy does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Lowell, MA area typically runs $14,050–$17,500 per month (median $15,350, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is D'youville Care for Advanced Therapy's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates D'youville Care for Advanced Therapy 5 out of 5 stars overall, including 5/5 for health inspections, 4/5 for staffing, 5/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at D'youville Care for Advanced Therapy?
Staff provide about 5.26 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 54.7% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at D'youville Care for Advanced Therapy?
D'youville Care for Advanced Therapy has 5 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-07-25). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does D'youville Care for Advanced Therapy have availability?
Typically 86% full (28 of 33 beds occupied on an average day). Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does D'youville Care for Advanced Therapy offer?
D'youville Care for Advanced Therapy in Lowell, MA offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 33 beds.
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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