LOWELL, MA 01854
CMS Certification Number (CCN): 225298 · 123 beds
NORTHWOOD REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER is a Medicare-certified nursing home in LOWELL, MA (CMS Certification Number 225298). CMS rates it 1 out of 5 stars overall (health inspection 1/5, staffing 2/5, quality measures 2/5). Federal inspection records list 55 health deficiencies, including 3 serious deficiency flags. The most recent survey date on record is August 15, 2025. Federal civil monetary penalties on record total $85K across 1 fine. Ownership / chain affiliation in CMS records: ATHENA HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS. This page summarizes public CMS inspection, staffing, penalty, and ownership data so families can research a nursing home before choosing care. It is not medical advice or a recommendation.
| Overall CMS rating | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 |
| Health inspection | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 |
| Staffing | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 |
| Quality measures | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 |
| Total health deficiencies | 55 |
| Most recent inspection / survey date | August 15, 2025 |
| Serious deficiency flags | 3 |
| Harm citations | 3 |
| Immediate jeopardy citations | 0 |
| Total federal fines | $85K |
| Fine count | 1 |
| Staffing star rating | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.38 |
| Total nurse staffing hours per resident day | 2.83 |
| Days with zero RN hours | 0.0% |
Chain / affiliated entity: ATHENA HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS
Ownership type: Organization
This owner operates 27 facilities in the current extract.