All citations for Lowell Healthcare

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

February 13, 2026

Showing 1 to 21 of 21 citations

  1. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0004, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of February 13, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 17, 2026).

  2. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0013, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of February 13, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 17, 2026).

  3. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Develop a communication plan.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0029, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of February 13, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 17, 2026).

  4. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Implement emergency and standby power systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0041, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of February 13, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 17, 2026).

  5. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0291, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of February 13, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 17, 2026).

  6. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0351, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 13, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 17, 2026).

  7. 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 February 13, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 24, 2026).

  8. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0531, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of February 13, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 17, 2026).

  9. 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 February 13, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 17, 2026).

  10. 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 February 13, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 17, 2026).

  11. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0223, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of February 13, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 17, 2026).

  12. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Install proper backup exit lighting.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0281, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of February 13, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 17, 2026).

  13. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Meet other general requirements that are deficient.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0300, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of February 13, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 17, 2026).

  14. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0372, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 13, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 17, 2026).

  15. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0511, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of February 13, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 17, 2026).

  16. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0550, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of February 13, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 27, 2026).

  17. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0554, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of February 13, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 27, 2026).

  18. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0677, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of February 13, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 27, 2026).

  19. 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 February 13, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 27, 2026).

  20. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of February 13, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 27, 2026).

  21. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Fire safety citation K-0341, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 13, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 17, 2026).

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.