Northwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center

1010 Varnum Avenue, Lowell MA, 01854


Resident Review Score
8.8
|
Most Loved

Starting price

$1,970

For this area
$$$

Northwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center is a nursing home in Lowell, MA, with 123 certified beds. Northwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center is a senior care company operated by Athena Health Care Systems. In addition to being a nursing home, this facility provides assisted living care and has an independent living option.

Costs at this community start at $1,970 and range up to $12,395 per month. The average price in the community is $7,183, which is higher than the average cost of $7,182 for nursing home care in the area. The cost of nursing home care in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs added care, additional services may increase the monthly cost. This facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.

When considering a nursing home, it's important to understand how much time nurses spend with each resident and what type of nurse provides care. The total time nurses spend with residents in this community is 3.3 hours daily per resident. This time is made up of 1.4 hours with licensed nurses (0.4 by an RN and 0.9 by an LPN) and 1.9 hours with non-licensed nurse aides.

There are 26 hospitals within 25 miles of Northwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center. The two closest hospitals are Lowell General Hospital, which is 1.3 miles away, and Southern Nh Medical Center, which is 9.3 miles away.

This nursing home has an overall rating of 1, which means that it is in the bottom 20% of all facilities reviewed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. This nursing home has a health inspection rating of 1. The quality rating for this facility is 2 and the staff rating is 2.


For personalized guidance, current availability, and help scheduling a tour, call our senior living advisors at1 (844) 240-4458 or reach the community directly at(978) 458-8773

Pricing for Northwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center

$7,182Avg. Local Starting Price
Northwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center$1,970

Starting price

  • Within 25 Miles$7,701
  • In Boston$7,182
  • In MA$7,182

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Resident Review Score
8.8
|
Most Loved
#1 in Lowell, MA

Aggregated reviews in this score
Most Loved27
Loved2
Good1
Average0
Below Average4

Reviews

Residents and their families say:

This community has garnered numerous positive testimonials highlighting the exceptional care, supportive atmosphere, and dedicated staff. Many reviewers expressed heartfelt gratitude for the ambassador program, particularly praising Nadia's work for her compassion, professionalism, and ability to go above and beyond in caring for residents. Families appreciated the communication, personalized care, and activities that keep their loved ones engaged and comfortable. The physical therapy and care staff received accolades for their effectiveness and kindness, significantly improving the quality of life for many residents. Several reviews noted the facility’s attention to detail, from cleanliness to the variety of activities available, making it a preferred choice for long-term healthcare.
However, there were some concerns raised about the need for more activities and consistent communication from the staff, with a few reviewers mentioning mixed experiences regarding the quality of care. Despite these issues, the impactful and positive experiences expressed by most suggest a community that genuinely strives to support its residents and their families. The ambassador program, especially Nadia’s contributions, stands out as a highly valued aspect, greatly enhancing the residents' experiences and offering a touchstone for families during difficult times.

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ANNUAL DATA

Northwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center


Availability

Each community has a certified number of beds that are available.

certified beds

123

Ratings

User ratings are a trustworthy source of information about a community.

overall

1

health inspection

1

quality

3

staff

2

Incidents

Incidents within a community must be reported and documented.

facility reported

0

infection control citations

0

fines

3

amount of fines

$242,933

Staff Hours (per resident per day)

licensed staff hours

1

total nurse hours

3

weekend nurse hours

3

weekend rn hours

0

Staff Turnover (per year)

nursing staff

50

registered nurses

47

administrators who left

0

Facility Details

  • Legal name

    NORTHWOOD REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER

  • Ownership type

    For profit - Corporation

  • Federal Provider Number

    225298

  • Provider SSA county code

    90

  • Certification

    Medicare and Medicaid

  • Medicaid start date

    February 17, 1987

  • Type of council

    Resident

  • Ownership change in last 12 months

    No

  • Health inspection in last 2 years

    No

  • Located in hospital

    No

  • Continuing Care Retirement Community

    No

Hospitals


Lowell General Hospital

295 Varnum Avenue

Distance: 1.3 miles

Saints Medical Center

1 Hospital Drive

Distance: 3.3 miles

Southern New Hampshire Medical Center

8 Prospect Street

Distance: 9.2 miles

Churches


Lowell First Church of the Nazarene

1195 Varnum Avenue, Lowell

Distance: 0.5 miles

St John The Evangelist Parish

115 Middlesex Street, North Chelmsford

Distance: 0.6 miles

allan Kardec

55 Middlesex Street, North Chelmsford

Distance: 0.7 miles

Resident Review Score
N/A
|
Not Enough Reviews
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