ElderGrade
C

56.8/100

Average

Fairhaven Healthcare Center

476 Varnum Avenue, Lowell, MA 01854

CMS 2/5 stars #53 of 72 in Middlesex County (508) 996-0364
Certified beds
169
Occupancy
76%
Ownership
For-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

What to ask about before you visit

These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.

  • 1 citation(s) involving actual harm or immediate jeopardy

    Inspectors found violations at scope/severity G or above, meaning residents were harmed or placed in immediate jeopardy.

  • $15,030 in federal fines

    CMS has fined this facility across 1 penalty action(s).

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

16.8/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

  • -4 for 1 actual-harm citation(s) in the last 3 years
  • -9.2 for 43 total citations against a national median of 17

Staffing

18/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 3.77 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.37 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 9% against weekdays

Staff stability

9/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 50% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

5/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 2 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

8/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • $15,030 in federal fines across 1 action(s)

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 3.23 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.37 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Below average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 2.95 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 49.50%
National average 45.80% Below average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 43 citations

Last standard health inspection: September 26, 2025 (10 months ago).

D Jan 12, 2026 F0760 From a complaint

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Sep 26, 2025 F0658

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Sep 26, 2025 F0550

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Sep 26, 2025 F0605

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Sep 26, 2025 F0656

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Sep 26, 2025 F0657

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Sep 26, 2025 F0677

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Sep 26, 2025 F0690

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of LME FAMILY HOLDINGS, which operates 15 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
TAKESIAN, MICHAEL Individual CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE
LME FAMILY HOLDINGS LLC Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
HIRSCH, NISSON Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
HIRSCH, SHMUEL Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
LAHASKY, EPHRAM Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
PROBST, SARAH Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
PROBST, SETH Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
HIRSCH, NISSON Individual 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
HIRSCH, SHMUEL Individual 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
PROBST, SARAH Individual 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
PROBST, SETH Individual 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST

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Common questions about Fairhaven Healthcare Center

What is the ElderGrade for Fairhaven Healthcare Center? +

Fairhaven Healthcare Center holds an ElderGrade of C (56.8 out of 100), which we describe as "average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Fairhaven Healthcare Center? +

Residents receive an average of 3.23 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Fairhaven Healthcare Center been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 1 of the 43 citations on record were scored at scope and severity G or above, meaning inspectors found actual harm to a resident or immediate jeopardy to resident safety.

Does Fairhaven Healthcare Center accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Fairhaven Healthcare Center is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.