Fairhaven Healthcare Center
Lowell, MA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 225458) · 169 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 1 totaling $15,030
Phone: (508) 996-0364 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Fairhaven Healthcare Center has a CMS overall star rating of 2 out of 5, below the Massachusetts state average of 3.04. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5 and its staffing rating is also 2 out of 5.
Fairhaven Healthcare Center reports 3.23 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.37 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 49.5%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 2 out of 5.
CMS records show Fairhaven Healthcare Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $15,030.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus designation for this facility based on the data provided.
About this facility
Fairhaven Healthcare Center is a for-profit (limited liability company) nursing home in Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since July 1990. The facility has 169 certified beds and an average daily census of 128.5 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Fairhaven Healthcare Center holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, below the Massachusetts state average of 3.04. Its component ratings are also 2 out of 5 for health inspections, 2 out of 5 for quality measures, and 2 out of 5 for staffing.
CMS-reported nurse staffing totals 3.23 nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.37 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 49.5%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $15,030.00, with 0 payment denials on record.
Fairhaven Healthcare Center is part of the Lme Family Holdings chain, which operates 15 facilities with an average chain rating of 2.1 out of 5. CMS does not indicate a change of ownership in the past 12 months for this facility.
Data sourced from CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Fairhaven Healthcare Center has an overall rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Massachusetts state average of 3.04.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.23 hours per resident per day, including 0.37 RN hours per resident per day, with nursing turnover at 49.5%; CMS rates staffing 2 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $15,030.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Fairhaven Healthcare Center has 169 certified beds with an average of 128.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Lme Family Holdings chain, which operates 15 facilities with an average rating of 2.1.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since July 1, 1990.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS assigns separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, which combine into the overall rating; here health inspections, staffing, and quality measures are each rated 2 out of 5, with an overall rating of 2.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; please contact the facility at 5089960364 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data set does not cover tour details; please contact the facility at 5089960364 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/225458?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.