NORTHWOOD REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER is a 1-star (much below average) rated 123-bed nursing home in LOWELL, Massachusetts. It has 22 deficiencies on its most recent health inspection. The facility has below-average registered nurse staffing. It is certified by Medicare and Medicaid.

Data from CMS, last updated March 2026

northwood rehabilitation & healthcare center

1010 VARNUM AVENUE · LOWELL, MA 01854
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Overall Rating
Health Inspections
1 / 5
Staffing
2 / 5
Quality Measures
3 / 5
Trend
stable
Staffing
RN Hours/Resident/Day
0.47
Total Nurse Hours/Day
3.05
RN Turnover
43.8%
Total Staff Turnover
27.4%
Facility Info
Beds
123
Avg. Residents/Day
117
Ownership
For profit - Partnership
Certification
Medicare, Medicaid
Inspections
Health Deficiencies
22
Complaint Deficiencies
0
Total Fines
$165,780
Number of Penalties
2

Penalty History

DateTypeFine
August 2024 Fine $85,178
August 2023 Fine $80,602

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall rating for NORTHWOOD REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER?
NORTHWOOD REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars (Much Below Average) based on CMS quality data.
Has NORTHWOOD REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER been fined or penalized?
Yes, NORTHWOOD REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER has 2 penalty record(s) on file totaling $165,780.
How many deficiencies does NORTHWOOD REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER have?
NORTHWOOD REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER has 22 health deficiency citation(s) from its most recent inspection cycle.
Does NORTHWOOD REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER accept Medicare or Medicaid?
Yes, NORTHWOOD REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
How does NORTHWOOD REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER compare to other nursing homes in LOWELL?
Visit our LOWELL, Massachusetts nursing homes page to see how NORTHWOOD REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER ranks against other facilities in the area.