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Fairhaven Healthcare Center, Lowell, MA: 2 star rating, fined $15,030 across 1 fine

Fairhaven Healthcare Center in Lowell, MA is owned by 4 individuals whom CMS lists (names not shown), is rated 2 of 5 stars by Medicare, and was fined $15,030 across 1 fine in the three years to October 1, 2026. CMS lists 44 health citations from inspections in that time, the latest survey on June 15, 2026, and 1 of them found actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

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Address
476 Varnum Avenue, Lowell, MA 01854
Overall rating
2 of 5 stars
Health inspection rating
2 of 5
Staffing rating
3 of 5
Quality measure rating
3 of 5
Certified beds
169
Residents per day
126 on average
Ownership type
For profit, limited liability company
Legal business name
Varnum Ops LLC
Chain
Lme Family Holdings, 15 facilities
Fines
$15,030 across 1 fine, three years to October 1, 2026
Payment denials
0
Health citations
44, of which 1 with actual harm or immediate jeopardy
Latest survey
June 15, 2026
CMS Certification Number
225458
On Care Compare
Medicare Care Compare

Fines and payment denials

Every fine and payment denial CMS lists for this facility in the three years, newest first.

DateTypeFine amountDenial startsDenial daysSource
November 15, 2023Fine$15,030Not listeddata.cms.gov

Recent health citations

Citations from health inspections, newest first.

Survey dateTagWhat CMS citedScope and severityStatusCorrected onSource
June 15, 2026F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJuly 6, 2026data.cms.gov
January 12, 2026F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmPast noncomplianceDecember 29, 2025data.cms.gov
September 26, 2025F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedNovember 25, 2025data.cms.gov
September 26, 2025F761Ensure 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.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedNovember 25, 2025data.cms.gov
September 26, 2025F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedNovember 25, 2025data.cms.gov
September 26, 2025F757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedNovember 25, 2025data.cms.gov
September 26, 2025F698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedNovember 25, 2025data.cms.gov
September 26, 2025F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedNovember 25, 2025data.cms.gov
September 26, 2025F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedNovember 25, 2025data.cms.gov
September 26, 2025F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedNovember 25, 2025data.cms.gov
September 26, 2025F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedNovember 25, 2025data.cms.gov
September 26, 2025F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedNovember 25, 2025data.cms.gov
September 26, 2025F605Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedNovember 25, 2025data.cms.gov
September 26, 2025F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedNovember 25, 2025data.cms.gov
October 23, 2024F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedDecember 7, 2024data.cms.gov
October 23, 2024F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedDecember 7, 2024data.cms.gov
October 23, 2024F808Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedDecember 7, 2024data.cms.gov
October 23, 2024F761Ensure 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.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedDecember 7, 2024data.cms.gov
October 23, 2024F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedDecember 7, 2024data.cms.gov
October 23, 2024F698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedDecember 7, 2024data.cms.gov
October 23, 2024F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedDecember 7, 2024data.cms.gov
October 23, 2024F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedDecember 7, 2024data.cms.gov
October 23, 2024F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedDecember 7, 2024data.cms.gov
October 23, 2024F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedDecember 7, 2024data.cms.gov
October 23, 2024F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedDecember 7, 2024data.cms.gov
October 23, 2024F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedDecember 7, 2024data.cms.gov
October 23, 2024F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedDecember 7, 2024data.cms.gov
October 23, 2024F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedDecember 7, 2024data.cms.gov
October 23, 2024F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedDecember 7, 2024data.cms.gov
March 28, 2024F561Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 18, 2024data.cms.gov
December 19, 2023F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJanuary 19, 2024data.cms.gov
November 15, 2023F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.G: isolated, actual harmCorrectedDecember 22, 2023data.cms.gov
November 15, 2023F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedDecember 22, 2023data.cms.gov
November 15, 2023F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedDecember 22, 2023data.cms.gov
November 15, 2023F732Post nurse staffing information every day.C: widespread, minimal harm potentialCorrectedDecember 22, 2023data.cms.gov
November 15, 2023F698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedDecember 22, 2023data.cms.gov
November 15, 2023F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedDecember 22, 2023data.cms.gov
November 15, 2023F693Ensure 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.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedDecember 22, 2023data.cms.gov
November 15, 2023F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedDecember 22, 2023data.cms.gov
November 15, 2023F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedDecember 22, 2023data.cms.gov
November 15, 2023F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedDecember 22, 2023data.cms.gov
November 15, 2023F604Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedDecember 22, 2023data.cms.gov
November 15, 2023F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedDecember 22, 2023data.cms.gov
November 15, 2023F554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedDecember 22, 2023data.cms.gov

Owners and managers

Organizations CMS lists as owners or managers of this facility, as CMS names them. CMS also lists 10 individual or personal trusts (4 owners, 6 managers). Their names are not shown on this page.

OrganizationRoleShareSinceSource
Lme Family Holdings LLCOperational or managerial controlNot listedAugust 1, 2022data.cms.gov

Also on SpecStream

Updated November 7, 2026. Read from CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing homes. Open data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (US government work). Fines and citations are as CMS lists them on the date this page was read and can change after an appeal. The CMS files are joined on the CMS Certification Number. CMS gives owners no ID, so an owner page groups facilities by the owner name as CMS spells it. Names of individual owners and managers are not shown. This page uses CMS data and is not endorsed or certified by CMS. Free to reuse with credit to SpecStream under CC BY 4.0. Spot a wrong value? Write to [email protected] with the link to this page.