FAIRHAVEN HEALTHCARE CENTER

πŸ“ 476 VARNUM AVENUE, lowell, MA 01854 πŸ“ž 9784583388 πŸ›οΈ 169 beds

Overall Rating

⭐⭐
2/5

Health Inspection

⭐⭐
2/5

Staffing

⭐⭐
2/5

Quality Measures

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2/5

Inspection History Overview

70
Total Violations
8 years of data
$14,094
Total Fines
2 penalties
9
Inspections
Since 2014
21
Quality Metrics
Tracked measures

Health Violations by Year

2024 1 violations

Tag 0561 E Mar 28, 2024

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

βœ“ Corrected: May 18, 2024

2023 17 violations

Tag 0689 D Dec 19, 2023

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

βœ“ Corrected: Jan 19, 2024
Tag 0554 D Nov 15, 2023

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

βœ“ Corrected: Dec 22, 2023
Tag 0580 D Nov 15, 2023

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

βœ“ Corrected: Dec 22, 2023
Tag 0604 D Nov 15, 2023

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

βœ“ Corrected: Dec 22, 2023
Tag 0656 D Nov 15, 2023

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

βœ“ Corrected: Dec 22, 2023
Tag 0677 D Nov 15, 2023

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

βœ“ Corrected: Dec 22, 2023
Tag 0689 D Nov 15, 2023

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

βœ“ Corrected: Dec 22, 2023
Tag 0692 G Nov 15, 2023

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

βœ“ Corrected: Dec 22, 2023
Tag 0693 D Nov 15, 2023

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.

βœ“ Corrected: Dec 22, 2023
Tag 0695 D Nov 15, 2023

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

βœ“ Corrected: Dec 22, 2023
Tag 0698 D Nov 15, 2023

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

βœ“ Corrected: Dec 22, 2023
Tag 0732 C Nov 15, 2023

Post nurse staffing information every day.

βœ“ Corrected: Dec 22, 2023
Tag 0759 E Nov 15, 2023

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

βœ“ Corrected: Dec 22, 2023
Tag 0842 E Nov 15, 2023

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

βœ“ Corrected: Dec 22, 2023
Tag 0584 D May 11, 2023

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.

βœ“ Corrected: Jul 3, 2023
Tag 0684 D May 11, 2023

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

βœ“ Corrected: Jul 3, 2023
Tag 0773 D May 11, 2023

Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.

βœ“ Corrected: Jul 3, 2023

2022 10 violations

Tag 0550 D Oct 20, 2022

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

βœ“ Corrected: Nov 21, 2022
Tag 0656 D Oct 20, 2022

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

βœ“ Corrected: Nov 21, 2022
Tag 0694 D Oct 20, 2022

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

βœ“ Corrected: Nov 21, 2022
Tag 0759 D Oct 20, 2022

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

βœ“ Corrected: Nov 21, 2022
Tag 0761 D Oct 20, 2022

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

βœ“ Corrected: Nov 21, 2022
Tag 0791 D Oct 20, 2022

Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

βœ“ Corrected: Nov 21, 2022
Tag 0842 D Oct 20, 2022

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

βœ“ Corrected: Nov 21, 2022
Tag 0880 D Oct 20, 2022

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

βœ“ Corrected: Nov 21, 2022
Tag 0761 D Jan 18, 2022

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

βœ“ Corrected: Feb 4, 2022
Tag 0880 E Jan 18, 2022

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

βœ“ Corrected: Feb 4, 2022

2021 1 violations

Tag 0607 D Sep 7, 2021

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

βœ“ Corrected: Oct 27, 2021

2020 12 violations

Tag 0689 G Jul 15, 2020

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

βœ“ Corrected: Oct 9, 2020
Tag 0554 D Feb 4, 2020

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

βœ“ Corrected: Mar 16, 2020
Tag 0582 D Feb 4, 2020

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

βœ“ Corrected: Mar 16, 2020
Tag 0609 D Feb 4, 2020

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

βœ“ Corrected: Mar 16, 2020
Tag 0610 D Feb 4, 2020

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

βœ“ Corrected: Mar 16, 2020
Tag 0689 D Feb 4, 2020

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

βœ“ Corrected: Mar 16, 2020
Tag 0693 D Feb 4, 2020

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.

βœ“ Corrected: Mar 16, 2020
Tag 0726 D Feb 4, 2020

Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

βœ“ Corrected: Mar 16, 2020
Tag 0740 E Feb 4, 2020

Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

βœ“ Corrected: Mar 16, 2020
Tag 0761 E Feb 4, 2020

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

βœ“ Corrected: Mar 16, 2020
Tag 0842 D Feb 4, 2020

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

βœ“ Corrected: Mar 16, 2020
Tag 0925 E Feb 4, 2020

Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

βœ“ Corrected: Mar 16, 2020

2019 7 violations

Tag 0609 D Oct 29, 2019

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

βœ“ Corrected: Dec 20, 2019
Tag 0656 D Mar 15, 2019

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

βœ“ Corrected: Apr 29, 2019
Tag 0658 D Mar 15, 2019

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

βœ“ Corrected: Apr 29, 2019
Tag 0689 D Mar 15, 2019

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

βœ“ Corrected: Apr 29, 2019
Tag 0812 F Mar 15, 2019

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

βœ“ Corrected: Apr 29, 2019
Tag 0814 F Mar 15, 2019

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

βœ“ Corrected: Apr 29, 2019
Tag 0880 D Mar 15, 2019

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

βœ“ Corrected: Apr 29, 2019

2018 9 violations

Tag 0582 E Jan 12, 2018

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

βœ“ Corrected: Jan 24, 2018
Tag 0604 E Jan 12, 2018

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

βœ“ Corrected: Feb 2, 2018
Tag 0607 E Jan 12, 2018

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

βœ“ Corrected: Jan 12, 2018
Tag 0685 D Jan 12, 2018

Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

βœ“ Corrected: Feb 2, 2018
Tag 0700 E Jan 12, 2018

Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

βœ“ Corrected: Feb 2, 2018
Tag 0726 D Jan 12, 2018

Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

βœ“ Corrected: Apr 23, 2018
Tag 0838 D Jan 12, 2018

Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations and emergencies.

βœ“ Corrected: Mar 9, 2018
Tag 0842 D Jan 12, 2018

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

βœ“ Corrected: Apr 23, 2018
Tag 0947 F Jan 12, 2018

Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

βœ“ Corrected: Feb 2, 2018

2016 13 violations

Tag 0201 E Oct 12, 2016

Permit residents to remain in the facility and not be transferred or discharged without adequate reason.

βœ“ Corrected: Dec 14, 2016
Tag 0225 D Oct 12, 2016

1) Hire only people with no legal history of abusing, neglecting or mistreating residents; or 2) report and investigate any acts or reports of abuse, neglect or mistreatment of residents.

βœ“ Corrected: Dec 14, 2016
Tag 0241 D Oct 12, 2016

Provide care for residents in a way that maintains or improves their dignity and respect in full recognition of their individuality.

βœ“ Corrected: Dec 14, 2016
Tag 0250 D Oct 12, 2016

Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.

βœ“ Corrected: Dec 14, 2016
Tag 0252 D Oct 12, 2016

Provide a safe, clean, comfortable and home-like environment; and allow residents to use personal belongings to the extent possible.

βœ“ Corrected: Dec 14, 2016
Tag 0253 B Oct 12, 2016

Provide housekeeping and maintenance services.

βœ“ Corrected: Dec 14, 2016
Tag 0279 D Oct 12, 2016

Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

βœ“ Corrected: Dec 14, 2016
Tag 0281 D Oct 12, 2016

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

βœ“ Corrected: Dec 14, 2016
Tag 0309 G Oct 12, 2016

Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident .

βœ“ Corrected: Dec 14, 2016
Tag 0319 D Oct 12, 2016

Give the right treatment and services to residents who display physical or psychosocial problems adapting to changes in circumstances.

βœ“ Corrected: Dec 14, 2016
Tag 0371 E Oct 12, 2016

Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way.

βœ“ Corrected: Dec 14, 2016
Tag 0431 D Oct 12, 2016

Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards.

βœ“ Corrected: Dec 14, 2016
Tag 0514 D Oct 12, 2016

Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards.

βœ“ Corrected: Dec 14, 2016

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Fines and Penalties by Year

2022 1 penalties totaling $5,000

$5,000
Fine
October 20, 2022
Average: $5,000 | Range: $5,000 - $5,000

2020 1 penalties totaling $9,094

$9,094
Fine
July 15, 2020
Average: $9,094 | Range: $9,094 - $9,094

Fire Safety Deficiencies

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Inspection Survey Reports

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March 28, 2024
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December 19, 2023
0.00

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November 15, 2023
0.00

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May 11, 2023
0.00

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October 20, 2022
0.00

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January 18, 2022
0.00

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September 7, 2021
0.00

Health

February 4, 2020
0.00

Health

March 15, 2019
0.00

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Ownership Information

Non profit - Corporation
Independent (Not part of a chain)
225458
225458
9784583388
Middlesex

Historical Ownership Records

August 25, 2025
Organization
August 25, 2025
Individual
August 25, 2025
Individual