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CMS Nursing Home Compare · March 2026

D'Youville Care for Advanced Therapy

1071 Varnum Avenue, Lowell, MA 01854 · All homes in Lowell

D'Youville Care for Advanced Therapy, a 33-bed non profit - corporation nursing facility in Lowell, MA, holds a 5-star CMS overall rating - well above the 3.0-star national average, with nurse staffing above the national norm. No recent finding reached the actual-harm level.

CMS combines health inspections, nurse-staffing levels, and clinical quality measures into the overall star rating, read the components below; they often tell a sharper story than the headline.

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5 / 5
Much above average · CMS overall · nat'l 3.0
5.30
Well above average · nurse hrs/day · nat'l 3.89
5
Inspection findings
$0
Federal penalties (0)

Health Inspection

5/5

Staffing

4/5

Quality Measures

4/5

Long-Stay Quality

N/A

Facility Information

Provider Number
225777
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare
Beds
33
Residents
28
In Hospital
No
County
Middlesex
Last Inspection
Jul 25, 2025

Staffing Data

How the 5.30 total nursing hours per resident-day are staffed:

RN Hours
0.81 (nat'l avg: 0.68)
LPN Hours
2.02
CNA Hours
2.47
Total Nursing Hours
5.30 (nat'l avg: 3.89)
PT Hours
0.19
Nursing Turnover
51.8%
RN Turnover
61.5%

What the CMS Record Reveals About D'Youville Care for Advanced Therapy

D'Youville Care for Advanced Therapy operates 33 certified beds in Lowell, MA with approximately 28 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars (health inspection 5★ · staffing 4★ · quality 4★).

The inspection file contains 5 deficiency records from recent surveys, all falling in the no-harm or minimal-harm bands of the CMS scope-and-severity grid. This provider's enforcement record shows no fines or payment denials to date. Per resident day, this facility reports 5.30 total nursing hours (national average 3.89) and 0.81 RN hours.

Classified as "Non profit - Corporation" ownership and operating as a "Medicare" provider, D'Youville Care for Advanced Therapy falls into a category where comparative context matters. Reported nursing turnover at this facility is 51.8%, above the level where continuity of care typically begins to suffer.

Why sub-scores and the CMS methodology matter

The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results, staffing levels, and quality measures. Because CMS caps the overall score at the health-inspection tier and then adjusts up or down based on staffing and quality, the sub-scores often tell a sharper story than the headline star count alone, a 3-star facility with weak inspection history reads differently from one held back by thin staffing.

National research consistently shows that ownership structure, staffing hours, and turnover are the three operational levers that correlate most strongly with resident outcomes, ratings and fines are lagging indicators of those upstream choices. The staffing metric in particular is the one most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

For families evaluating this facility, the CMS record should be read alongside a site visit, direct conversation with current residents and their families, and review of the state health department's most recent inspection report, the star rating is a starting point, not a verdict. All data on this page is sourced from CMS Provider Data and the Nursing Home Compare program; always verify details directly with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (5 most recent)

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 9, 2024 Tag: 0842

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: May 23, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 9, 2024 Tag: 0677

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: May 23, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Oct 16, 2023 Tag: 0694

Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 23, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 23, 2023 Tag: 0759

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 20, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 23, 2023 Tag: 0554

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 20, 2023

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay N/A Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay N/A Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay N/A Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay N/A Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay N/A Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay N/A Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay N/A Yes
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 0.4% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay N/A No
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay N/A No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay N/A No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay N/A No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay N/A No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay N/A No
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay N/A No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 99.0% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 96.0% No

Penalty History

No penalties on record.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for D'Youville Care for Advanced Therapy?
D'Youville Care for Advanced Therapy has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (5★), staffing levels (4★), and quality measures (4★).
What are the staffing levels at D'Youville Care for Advanced Therapy?
D'Youville Care for Advanced Therapy reports 5.30 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.89). RN hours are 0.81 per resident day (national average: 0.68). Nursing staff turnover is 51.8%.
How many beds does D'Youville Care for Advanced Therapy have?
D'Youville Care for Advanced Therapy has 33 certified beds with approximately 28 residents. The facility is located at 1071 Varnum Avenue, Lowell, MA 01854.
Does D'Youville Care for Advanced Therapy have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, D'Youville Care for Advanced Therapy has 5 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Most deficiencies are classified as no harm or minimal harm.
Has D'Youville Care for Advanced Therapy received any fines or penalties?
No, D'Youville Care for Advanced Therapy has no fines or penalties on record.
Who owns D'Youville Care for Advanced Therapy?
D'Youville Care for Advanced Therapy is classified as "Non profit - Corporation" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare".
When was D'Youville Care for Advanced Therapy last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for D'Youville Care for Advanced Therapy was on Jul 25, 2025. The facility received a health inspection rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for D'Youville Care for Advanced Therapy?
D'Youville Care for Advanced Therapy is evaluated on 17 quality measures, of which 8 are used in the CMS star rating calculation. These include measures for both long-stay and short-stay residents covering areas like infections, falls, pressure ulcers, and medication use.
Data Sources

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Ratings, staffing, deficiency, quality measure, and penalty data are from CMS Provider Data. For informational purposes only. Always verify information directly with the facility or your state health department.

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare provider data (data.cms.gov). See our methodology for how this page is compiled. Ratings, staffing, health-inspection deficiency, and Civil Money Penalty records are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services under a public-domain (CC0) license.

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