Care One At Lowell
Lowell, MA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 225224) · 160 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (978) 454-5644 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Care One At Lowell has a CMS overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Massachusetts state average of about 3.04. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Care One At Lowell reports total nurse staffing of about 3.68 hours per resident per day, including roughly 0.25 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 20.7%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
Care One At Lowell has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials reported by CMS. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Care One At Lowell is a for-profit (Limited Liability Company) nursing home located in Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. The facility has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since December 1974 and maintains 160 certified beds, with an average daily census of 152 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Care One At Lowell holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Massachusetts state average of 3.04. Its component ratings are: Health Inspection rating of 3 stars, Quality Measure (QM) rating of 4 stars, and Staffing rating of 4 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse hours per resident per day of approximately 3.68, including 0.25 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 20.7%.
On penalties, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials for this facility — no federal fines are on record. No abuse icon is displayed for this facility, and it is not currently designated under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which is reserved for homes with a history of persistent quality problems placed under increased regulatory scrutiny.
Care One At Lowell is part of the Careone chain, which operates 37 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 3.4 stars. CMS records do not indicate any change in ownership within the past 12 months for this facility.
Data sourced from CMS Medicare Care Compare; figures reflect the most recent CMS-published data vintage for this facility.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Care One At Lowell has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the Massachusetts state average of 3.04.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, Care One At Lowell is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
The facility reports 3.68 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.25 RN hours, with a 20.7% nursing staff turnover rate, earning a 4-star staffing rating from CMS.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Care One At Lowell has 160 certified beds and an average daily population of 152 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit LLC and part of the Careone chain, which includes 37 facilities nationally with an average rating of 3.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since December 1, 1974.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall (3 stars), health inspections (3 stars), quality measures (4 stars), and staffing (4 stars), each reflecting different aspects of care quality.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided CMS data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 9784545644 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 9784545644 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/225224?state=MA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.