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D'youville Senior Care

981 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.

2.0CMS overall rating(978) 458-4083 Visit website ↗

Fair

Haven Scout Score

Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates fair.

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Availability outlook● Very limited availability

Typically 95% full (198 of 208 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast.

If this community is on your shortlist, checking current openings sooner rather than later genuinely matters here.

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.

A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Lowell

D'youville Senior Care is a non-profit skilled nursing facility in Lowell, MA, with 208 certified beds and an average of about 198 residents per day.

Medicare rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall — below the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 2/5 on health inspections, 3/5 on staffing, 2/5 on quality measures.

Staff provide about 3.78 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.23 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 36.1%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 15 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.

Strengths

✓Low staff turnover (continuity of care)
✓No federal fines on record
✓Full sprinkler system
✓Active resident & family council

Things to ask about

•Below-average 2-star overall CMS rating
•Below-average health-inspection rating
•Below-average nurse staffing (3.78 hrs/resident/day)
•15 deficiencies at last survey

Best for: Families considering this community should tour in person, request the latest survey, and weigh it against higher-rated Lowell options — our advisors can help you compare.

At a glance

Certified beds: 208
Avg. residents/day: 198
Ownership: Non profit - Corporation
Part of a chain: Independent
Continuing care: No
CMS provider #: 225515

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

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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

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Staffing & care

More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.

Total nurse hrs / resident / day: 3.78; National avg ≈ 3.9
RN hrs / resident / day: 0.23; National avg ≈ 0.75
Nursing staff turnover: 36.1%; 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): 15
Federal fines: None on record
Total penalties: 0
Last standard survey: 2025-04-11
Sprinkler system: Yes
Resident & family council: Resident

What inspectors found

The most recent findings from federal health inspections (34 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.

2026-02-17Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

2026-02-17Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

2026-01-13Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

2026-01-13Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

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

2026-01-13Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

2025-12-04Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate foot care.

2025-04-11Severity E — potential for harmPharmacy 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, compar…

2025-04-11Severity E — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

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

981 Varnum Avenue, Lowell, MA

Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

Reviews & reputation

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Common questions about D'youville Senior Care

How much does D'youville Senior Care cost?

D'youville Senior Care 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 Senior Care's Medicare rating?

Medicare (CMS) rates D'youville Senior Care 2 out of 5 stars overall, including 2/5 for health inspections, 3/5 for staffing, 2/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.

How is the staffing at D'youville Senior Care?

Staff provide about 3.78 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 36.1% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.

What did inspectors find at D'youville Senior Care?

D'youville Senior Care has 34 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-04-11). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.

Does D'youville Senior Care have availability?

Typically 95% full (198 of 208 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.

What types of care does D'youville Senior Care offer?

D'youville Senior Care in Lowell, MA offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 208 beds.

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