All citations for Care One at Lowell

State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.

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Last standard health inspection on record

May 21, 2025

Showing 1 to 25 of 48 citations

Harm to a resident
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level G.
Health citation F-0688, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of April 6, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 1, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0222, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of May 21, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 3, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0311, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 21, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 3, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0324, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 21, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 3, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 21, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 3, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0372, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 21, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 3, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0911, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of May 21, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 3, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0914, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of May 21, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 3, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of May 21, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 3, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of April 6, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 29, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have an externally vented heating system.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0522, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of April 6, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 29, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0712, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of May 21, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 27, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0842, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of May 21, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 27, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0293, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of May 21, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 3, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0531, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of May 21, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 3, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of May 21, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 3, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0211, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of June 27, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 22, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0531, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of June 27, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 22, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of June 27, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 22, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0584, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of May 21, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 27, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0637, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of May 21, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 27, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0693, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of May 21, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 27, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0695, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of May 21, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 27, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0759, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of May 21, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 27, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Keep signed and dated reports of x-rays and other diagnostic services in the residents record.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0779, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of May 21, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 27, 2025).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of September 30, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.