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GLENWOOD CENTER
- Date Updated: June 01, 2014
- CMS Overall 5-Star Rating:
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Address: 557 VARNUM AVENUE
LOWELL MA 01854 Map - Phone: 978-454-5444
- Website: N/A
- Medicare Provider Number: 225765
- Participating in Medicare Since: January 01, 2003
- No. of Certified Beds: 101
- No. of Residents: N/A
- Occupancy: N/A
- Amount Fined: $18,720.00
- Complaints Filed: 0
- Accepts: Medicare and Medicaid
This record is the latest information that we have on GLENWOOD CENTER, but it is not from the current database. This facility may no longer be operating.
About GLENWOOD CENTER
Looking for information about GLENWOOD CENTER? You're in the right place. We've gathered all the essential details you need to make an informed decision about this nursing home.
Glenwood Center, located in LOWELL, MA, is a for-profit organization that accepts Medicare and Medicaid. It is conveniently located within a hospital setting, providing easy access to acute medical care when needed.
Glenwood Center offers a comprehensive range of services including skilled nursing care, long-term residential care, short-term rehabilitation, and specialized memory care for residents with dementia and Alzheimer's disease. The facility is equipped with modern amenities and maintains a supportive environment designed to enhance the quality of life for all residents, with a focus on personalized care plans and meaningful community engagement.
Why Families Choose GLENWOOD CENTER
What You'll Find About GLENWOOD CENTER
We've organized all the essential information you need to evaluate this nursing home:
- Quality Ratings - How does GLENWOOD CENTER score on CMS quality measures?
- Nursing Care Hours - How much time do nurses spend with residents?
- Health Outcomes - What are the facility's quality measure results?
- Nearby Hospitals - Which hospitals serve this facility's residents?
- Medical Staff - Which doctors provide care at this facility?
- Compare Facilities - How does this facility compare to others nearby?
Key Performance Indicators
- CMS Overall Rating 2 Stars
- Quality Trend Needs Attention
- Daily Nursing Hours per Resident 3.41 hrs
- Safety Record No Safety Flags
Affiliations
According to CMS, this facility is independently owned and operated.
How Good Is GLENWOOD CENTER? Quality Ratings Explained
Wondering how GLENWOOD CENTER compares to other nursing homes? Here's everything you need to know about their quality ratings and what they mean for residents and families.
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) conducts comprehensive, multi-day inspections of every skilled nursing facility in the United States. These thorough evaluations result in detailed star ratings across multiple categories, giving you a clear picture of care quality. The health inspection scores are standardized, so you can directly compare GLENWOOD CENTER to any other facility in the country.
GLENWOOD CENTER's Star Ratings
Here's how GLENWOOD CENTER performs across the key quality categories compared to other nursing homes:
Overall Rating
Combines all quality measures into one comprehensive score
2
Health Inspection Rating
Based on health inspections and compliance with safety standards
1
Quality Rating
Measures resident health outcomes and clinical care quality
5
Staffing Rating
Evaluates nurse staffing levels and time spent with residents
4
Understanding Star Ratings
- 5 Stars: Top 10% of nursing homes in MA
- 4 Stars: Above average performance (next 23%)
- 3 Stars: Average performance (middle 23%)
- 2 Stars: Below average performance (next 23%)
- 1 Star: Bottom 20% of nursing homes in MA
Star ratings compare facilities within MA only. For nationwide comparisons, use the inspection scores below.
Health Inspection History
These scores show GLENWOOD CENTER's performance over multiple inspection cycles compared to other facilities:
Inspection Score Timeline
| Inspection Cycle | Score | Performance | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Most Recent (Cycle 1) | 100 | Critical - Major problems | May 07, 2013 |
| Cycle 2 | 4 | Excellent - Top tier | Jun 26, 2012 |
| Weighted Average | 51 | Poor overall | Combined Score |
Understanding Inspection Scores
- 0-15: Excellent compliance - Among the best facilities nationwide
- 16-30: Good compliance - Above average performance
- 31-45: Fair compliance - Some issues that need attention
- 46-60: Poor compliance - Multiple problems requiring correction
- 60+: Critical issues - Significant problems requiring immediate action
Lower scores are better. These scores can be compared directly across all nursing homes nationwide, unlike star ratings which are state-specific.
How Much Time Do Nurses Spend with Residents?
One of the most important factors in nursing home care is how much time staff spends with each resident. Here's how GLENWOOD CENTER compares to state and national averages.
CMS tracks detailed information about nursing staff time, including different types of caregivers: Registered Nurses (RNs) who provide complex medical care, Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) who handle routine medical tasks, and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) who help with daily activities. More nursing hours per resident generally indicates better care, though it can also reflect residents with more complex medical needs.
Below Average Nursing Hours
The nursing staff at GLENWOOD CENTER spends less time than the state average and less time than the national average with residents each day.
Registered Nurses (RN)
Provide complex medical care, medication management, and clinical assessments
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN)
Handle routine medical tasks, wound care, and medication administration
Nursing Assistants (CNA)
Help with daily activities like bathing, dressing, eating, and mobility
Total Licensed Staff Hours
1.45 hrs
State: 1.62 | National: 1.55
Total Nursing Hours per Resident
3.41 hrs
State: 3.87 | National: 3.85
Understanding These Numbers
- Case Mix Adjusted: Accounts for the complexity of residents' medical conditions
- Quality Adjusted: Factors in the facility's overall quality performance
- Higher hours generally indicate: More personalized attention, better response to resident needs
- Consider context: Some facilities may have higher hours due to residents with more complex medical needs
GLENWOOD CENTER Owner & Operator Information
Business Entity Name:
Legal Business Name Not Available
Managers and Directors:
No Information provided
Recent Complaints by Residents
No Complaints on Record
GLENWOOD CENTER has no complaints filed in our database, which suggests good resident satisfaction and quality care.
There are no recent complaints (since January 2023) in the current database for GLENWOOD CENTER.
How Well Does GLENWOOD CENTER Care for Residents?
These quality measures show how well GLENWOOD CENTER helps residents recover, stay healthy, and maintain their quality of life. We've organized the most important measures into categories that matter most to families.
Quality Measures Not Available
Quality measure data is not currently available for GLENWOOD CENTER. This may be because the facility is new, recently changed ownership, or doesn't have enough residents to generate reliable statistics. Contact the facility directly to discuss their quality improvement initiatives and care outcomes.
Hospitals Near GLENWOOD CENTER
Quite often skilled nursing facilities and hospitals work closely together to help patients recover or manage a terminal illness. Hospitals deals with acute care while nursing homes treat patients for a longer period of time. New residents at skilled nursing homes typically come from a hospital and nursing home residents may be readmitted to a hospital if their recovery does not proceed well. (Hospital readmission rates are closely monitored by CMS.) Consequently it is important that you consider which hospitals are near a nursing home which choosing one. Below is a list of hospitals near GLENWOOD CENTER.
GLENWOOD CENTER is near several hospitals, each with its own rating based on overall performance:
We did not find any hospitals near GLENWOOD CENTER.
Ratings History for GLENWOOD CENTER
Medical Professionals Associated with GLENWOOD CENTER
These are the doctors who are affiliated with GLENWOOD CENTER. The data is from the most recent period. Historical data is not available.
We did not find any medical professionals associated with GLENWOOD CENTER.
Local Nursing Homes
When evaluating nursing homes, it's important to consider other nearby facilities to understand the available options and make comparisons. Below is a list of nursing homes near Brookline Healthcare and Rehabilitation, including Brookline itself. This list is ranked based on each home's health inspection scores, also known as the "weighted all cycles score." Additionally, we provide the facility's 5-star overall rating for a more complete view of its performance. If a nursing home has been flagged by CMS for abuse, you'll see a special icon () next to its name.
The data is based on the dataset as of June 01, 2014.
Recommended Nearby Facilities
These facilities have strong ratings and no safety concerns:
Other Nearby Facilities
Additional facilities in the area for comparison:
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|---|---|
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Bedford Hills Center (BEDFORD, NH) |
16 / (2 stars) |
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Ridgewood Center, Genesis Healthcare (BEDFORD, NH) |
25 / (2 stars) |
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Courville at Manchester (MANCHESTER, NH) |
28 / (2 stars) |
|
Casa De Ramana Rehabilitation Center (FRAMINGHAM, MA) |
37 / (3 stars) |
|
Benjamin Healthcare Center (BOSTON, MA) |
37 / (3 stars) |
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Hanover Hill Health Care Center (MANCHESTER, NH) |
38 / (1 stars) |
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New England Homes For The Deaf, Inc (DANVERS, MA) |
38 / (3 stars) |
|
Care One at Lowell (LOWELL, MA) |
38 / (3 stars) |
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Life Care Center of Leominster (LEOMINSTER, MA) |
39 / (3 stars) |
|
The Elmhurst Healthcare (MELROSE, MA) |
41 / (3 stars) |
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The Elms Center (MILFORD, NH) |
43 / (1 stars) |
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Sunny Acres Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Ctr (CHELMSFORD, MA) |
43 / (3 stars) |
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The Massachusetts Veterans Home at Chelsea (CHELSEA, MA) |
44 / (3 stars) |
|
Premier Rehab and Healthcare (NASHUA, NH) |
45 / (1 stars) |
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Oak Knoll Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center (FRAMINGHAM, MA) |
47 / (2 stars) |
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D'youville Senior Care (LOWELL, MA) |
49 / (2 stars) |
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Bear Hill Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center (STONEHAM, MA) |
49.5 / (3 stars) |
|
Mary Ann Morse Nursing and Rehabilitation (NATICK, MA) |
49.5 / (3 stars) |
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Regalcare at Worcester (WORCESTER, MA) |
50 / (3 stars) |
|
Brighton Rehabilitation and Nursing Center (BRIGHTON, MA) |
51 / (3 stars) |
|
Hunt Nursing and Rehab Center (DANVERS, MA) |
52 / (3 stars) |
|
Alliance Health at Rosewood (PEABODY, MA) |
53 / (3 stars) |
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The Reservoir Center For Health and Rehabilitation (MARLBOROUGH, MA) |
54 / (3 stars) |
|
The Rehabilitation and Nursing Center at Everett (EVERETT, MA) |
58 / (3 stars) |
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Bear Mountain at Sudbury (SUDBURY, MA) |
58 / (3 stars) |
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Fitchburg Healthcare (FITCHBURG, MA) |
60 / (3 stars) |
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Sherrill House (BOSTON, MA) |
62 / (3 stars) |
|
Sancta Maria Nursing Facility (CAMBRIDGE, MA) |
63 / (2 stars) |
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Royal Wood Mill Center (LAWRENCE, MA) |
63 / (1 stars) |
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Derry Center For Rehabilitation and Healthcare (DERRY, NH) |
66.5 / (1 stars) |
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Belmont Manor Nursing Home, In (BELMONT, MA) |
69 / (3 stars) |
|
Nevins Nursing and Rehabilitation Center (METHUEN, MA) |
72 / (2 stars) |
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Prescott House (NORTH ANDOVER, MA) |
72 / (2 stars) |
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Westford Nursing and Rehabilitation Center (WESTFORD, MA) |
76.5 / (1 stars) |
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Care One at Brookline (BROOKLINE, MA) |
77 / (2 stars) |
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Fairhaven Healthcare Center (LOWELL, MA) |
78 / (1 stars) |
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Odd Fellows Home of Massachusetts (WORCESTER, MA) |
79.5 / (2 stars) |
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Royal Meadow View Center (NORTH READING, MA) |
82 / (2 stars) |
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Medford Rehabilitation and Nursing Center (MEDFORD, MA) |
89 / (2 stars) |
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Care One at Lexington (LEXINGTON, MA) |
90 / (2 stars) |
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St Patrick's Manor (FRAMINGHAM, MA) |
90.75 / (2 stars) |
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Continuing Care at Brooksby Village (PEABODY, MA) |
91 / (2 stars) |
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Penacook Place, Inc (HAVERHILL, MA) |
91.5 / (2 stars) |
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Care One at Newton (NEWTON, MA) |
91.5 / (3 stars) |
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Andover Forest Post Acute Care Center (NORTH ANDOVER, MA) |
95.5 / (1 stars) |
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Andover Manor Rehab and Nursing (ANDOVER, MA) |
97 / (2 stars) |
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Lighthouse Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center (REVERE, MA) |
99 / (2 stars) |
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Willow Brook Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center (WILMINGTON, MA) |
101 / (2 stars) |
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Presentation Rehab and Skilled Care Center (BOSTON, MA) |
101 / (2 stars) |
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Sudbury Pines Extended Care (SUDBURY, MA) |
103 / (2 stars) |
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Life Care Center of Stoneham (STONEHAM, MA) Safety Concern |
104 / (3 stars) |
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Woburn Rehabilitation and Nursing Center (WOBURN, MA) |
105 / (2 stars) |
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Maristhill Nursing and Rehabilitation Center (WALTHAM, MA) |
110.25 / (2 stars) |
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Keystone Center (LEOMINSTER, MA) Safety Concern |
113 / (1 stars) |
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Blaire House of Tewksbury (TEWKSBURY, MA) |
115.5 / (1 stars) |
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Watertown Rehabilitation and Nursing Center (WATERTOWN, MA) |
117 / (1 stars) |
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Jesmond Nursing Home (NAHANT, MA) |
119 / (1 stars) |
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Fitchburg Rehabilitation and Nursing Center (FITCHBURG, MA) |
124 / (1 stars) |
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North End Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center (BOSTON, MA) |
124.75 / (1 stars) |
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Saugus Center (SAUGUS, MA) |
127 / (1 stars) |
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The Skilled Nursing Facility at North Hill (NEEDHAM, MA) |
127.5 / (2 stars) |
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Haverhill Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center (HAVERHILL, MA) |
130 / (1 stars) |
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Belvidere Healthcare Center (LOWELL, MA) |
136.5 / (1 stars) |
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St Joseph Rehab and Nursing Care Center (DORCHESTER, MA) |
139 / (2 stars) |
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Marlborough Hills Rehabilitation and Hlth Care Ctr (MARLBOROUGH, MA) |
144.25 / (1 stars) |
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Carlyle House (FRAMINGHAM, MA) |
145.5 / (1 stars) |
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Highland Park Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center (CHELSEA, MA) |
147 / (1 stars) |
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Hathorne Hill Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center (DANVERS, MA) |
147.5 / (1 stars) |
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Ayer Valley Rehab and Nursing (AYER, MA) |
156 / (1 stars) |
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Twin Oaks Center (DANVERS, MA) |
157.5 / (1 stars) |
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Adviniacare Newton Wellesley (WELLESLEY, MA) |
158.25 / (2 stars) |
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Northwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center (LOWELL, MA) |
162 / (1 stars) |
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Meadow Green Nursing and Rehabilitation Center (WALTHAM, MA) |
171 / (1 stars) |
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Park Avenue Health Center (ARLINGTON, MA) |
172.25 / (1 stars) |
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Regalcare at Lowell (LOWELL, MA) |
176.75 / (1 stars) |
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The Oxford Rehabilitation and Health Care Center (HAVERHILL, MA) Safety Concern |
192.75 / (1 stars) |
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West Newton Healthcare (WEST NEWTON, MA) |
204 / (1 stars) |
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Brigham Health and Rehabilitation Center (NEWBURYPORT, MA) |
209.25 / (1 stars) |
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Melrose Healthcare (MELROSE, MA) |
214.5 / (2 stars) |
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Aspen Hill Rehabiliation and Healthcare Center (HAVERHILL, MA) Safety Concern |
233.5 / (2 stars) |
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Regalcare at Courtyard-Medford (MEDFORD, MA) Safety Concern |
258 / (1 stars) |
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Bear Mountain at Reading (READING, MA) |
296 / (1 stars) |
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Maplewood Center (AMESBURY, MA) Safety Concern |
306 / (1 stars) |
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The Center at Advocate (EAST BOSTON, MA) |
318.25 / (1 stars) |
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Mill Town Health and Rehabilitation (AMESBURY, MA) |
321.75 / (1 stars) |
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Adviniacare Newburyport (NEWBURYPORT, MA) |
380.75 / (1 stars) |
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Vantage at Wakefield LLC (WAKEFIELD, MA) Safety Concern |
408 / (2 stars) |
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Blueberry Hill Rehabilitation and Healthcare Ctr (BEVERLY, MA) Safety Concern |
420.5 / (1 stars) |
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Salem Rehab Center (SALEM, MA) |
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Regalcare at Glen Ridge (MEDFORD, MA) Safety Concern |
514.5 / (1 stars) |
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Life Care Center of Merrimack Valley (BILLERICA, MA) Safety Concern |
553.25 / (1 stars) |
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Pine Knoll Nursing Center (LEXINGTON, MA) Safety Concern |
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Our Analysis
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Ownership Details for GLENWOOD CENTER
A list of all of the registered owners for GLENWOOD CENTER. This includes direct and indirect owners and managers.
Noted Deficiencies for GLENWOOD CENTER
A list of all of the deficiencies for the facility. This includes a description, type of deficiency, incident date and when the facility reports that the incident was corrected.
Nursing Hours Analysis for GLENWOOD CENTER
How long a nurse spends with a resident can be an important factor in their recovery. This page shows the average nursing hours spent per resident for RNs, LPNs, CNAs, PTs and all licensed staff.
Frequently Asked Questions About GLENWOOD CENTER
- Skilled Nursing Care: 24/7 medical supervision and complex medical treatments
- Long-term Residential Care: Assistance with daily living activities for extended stays
- Short-term Rehabilitation: Recovery services after hospital stays or surgeries
- Memory Care: Specialized programs for residents with dementia and Alzheimer's disease
- Level of care needed (skilled nursing vs. long-term care)
- Room type (private vs. semi-private)
- Insurance coverage (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance)
- Length of stay and specific services required
For current rates and to discuss payment options, contact GLENWOOD CENTER directly at 978-454-5444. Their admissions team can help determine what costs may be covered by your insurance and what out-of-pocket expenses to expect.
Environment & Cleanliness
- Overall cleanliness and odors
- Resident room conditions
- Common area maintenance
- Safety features and accessibility
Staff & Care Quality
- Staff-to-resident ratios
- How staff interact with residents
- Response time to resident needs
- Staff knowledge and professionalism
Resident Well-being
- Residents' general appearance
- Activity levels and engagement
- Social interaction opportunities
- Meal quality and dining experience
Questions to Ask
- What is the admission process?
- How are care plans developed?
- What activities are available?
- How do you handle emergencies?
Contact Information
Phone: 978-454-5444
Address:
557 VARNUM AVENUE
LOWELL, MA 01854
Best Times to Call
- Weekday business hours for admissions
- Schedule tours in advance
- Ask about evening or weekend availability
- Emergency contact available 24/7
Important Information
Healthcare Decision Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and should not replace professional medical advice or personal facility visits. Always tour facilities in person and consult with healthcare professionals when making nursing home decisions.
Data Transparency: All ratings, inspection scores, and facility information presented on this page are sourced from official government databases including:
- Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Nursing Home Compare Database
- CMS Provider Information and Certification System
- Medicare Quality Reporting System
- State Health Department Inspection Reports
- COVID-19 Nursing Home Data from CMS
Data Accuracy: While we strive for accuracy, nursing home information can change frequently. Please verify current information directly with the facility. Data was last updated on June 01, 2014.
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