The home failed to provide enough food and fluids to keep residents healthy. Cited November 2023 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 692 — 42 CFR §483.25(g) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
FAIRHAVEN HEALTHCARE CENTER
LOWELL, MA · Medicare-certified · 169 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
2 of 5 overall
FAIRHAVEN HEALTHCARE CENTER in Lowell, MA has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, with 2-star ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. Reported nurse staffing is 3.23 hours per resident per day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1, and there were $0 in fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.2343 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: January 12, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.2343.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.37
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.88
- Nurse aides
- 1.98
- Weekend nursing
- 2.95
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 50%
Registered nurse turnover: 55%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
32.4%40.6%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
4.5%5.7%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
2.3%3.5%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
1.8%1.7%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
4.9%9.2%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
18.4%14.5%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
13.5%8.4%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
30.1%37.5%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
—3.3%—
Residents with a long-term catheter
0.8%0%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
28.5%42.7%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
2.1%2%No change
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—85.6%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
84.5%68%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—63%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
52.2%29.3%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to provide services that met professional standards of quality. Cited September 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 658 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(3) — S/S: E
The home failed to provide safe and appropriate breathing care when a resident needed it. Cited October 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 695 — 42 CFR §483.25(i) — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited October 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: E
The home failed to support and respect residents’ choices and self-determination. Cited March 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 561 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 12 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 15 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $15,030 in total fines.
- $15,030
Federal fine
Nov 15, 2023
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of LME FAMILY HOLDINGS · 15 homes · 2 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 128.5 residents on an average day (76% of 169 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 36 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.