D'Youville Care for Advanced Therapy
1071 Varnum Avenue · Lowell, MA · 01854 · 9785691071
33 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Chain: Carmelite Sisters for the Aged and Infirmed
- Cleaner inspection record than most facilities nationally.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 5 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 5.26 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.83 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 5.11 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 55% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (5 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 9, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected May 23, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 9, 2024 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected May 23, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 16, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Corrected November 23, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 23, 2023
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected September 20, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 23, 2023
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected September 20, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 225777 · certified since March 29, 2012. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.