All citations for Regalcare 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

March 10, 2026

Showing 1 to 25 of 50 citations

  1. Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

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

    Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of March 10, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 13, 2026).

  2. Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety

    Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.

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

    Health citation F-0742, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of March 31, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 12, 2025).

  3. 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 March 10, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  4. 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 March 10, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of March 10, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 4, 2026).

  6. 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 March 10, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 4, 2026).

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

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of March 10, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  8. 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 March 10, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0711, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of March 10, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of March 10, 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

    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 March 10, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 3, 2026).

  12. 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 March 10, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 9, 2026).

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

    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of March 10, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  14. 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.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0584, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of March 31, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 12, 2025).

  15. 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 March 31, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 22, 2025).

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

    Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of March 31, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 12, 2025).

  17. 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 March 31, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 13, 2025).

  18. 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 March 31, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 22, 2025).

  19. 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 March 31, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 22, 2025).

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

    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of March 31, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 22, 2025).

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

    To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0761, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of March 31, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 22, 2025).

  22. 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 March 31, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 12, 2025).

  23. 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.

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

    Health citation F-0584, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of March 10, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 13, 2026).

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

    Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

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

    Health citation F-0679, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of March 31, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 12, 2025).

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

    Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.

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

    Health citation F-0770, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of March 31, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 12, 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.