Provider Name: REGALCARE AT LOWELL
Address: 30 PRINCETON BOULEVARD, LOWELL, MA 01851
Phone: (978) 954-8086
County: Middlesex (090)
Ownership Type: For profit - Limited Liability company
Certified Beds: 90
Average Residents Per Day: 63.5 ()
Provider Type: Medicare and Medicaid, Resides in Hospital: No
Legal Business Name: 30 PRINCETON OPCO LLC
First Approved Date: July 1, 1990
Affiliated Entity: REGALCARE (439)
Retirement Community: N, Special Focus Status:
Ownership Change in Last 12 Months: N
Resident Family Council: Resident
Sprinkler System Status: Yes
Overall Rating: 1 ()
Health Inspection Rating: 1 ()
QM Rating: 4 ()
Long Stay QM Rating: 5 ()
Short Stay QM Rating: 2 ()
Staffing Rating: 3 ()
Staffing Report Note:
PT Staffing Note:
Nurse Aide Staff Hours Per Day, per resident: 1.79331, LPN Staff Hours Per Day: 0.8284, RN Staff Hours Per Day: 0.6543, Licensed Staff Hours Per Day: 1.4827
Total Nurse Staff Hours Per Day, per resident: 3.27609
Weekend Nurse Staff Hours: 2.79808, Weekend RN Staff Hours: 0.3426
PT Staff Hours Per Day, per resident: 0.0342
Nurse Staff Turnover: 70.9, Nurse Turnover Note:
RN Turnover: 70.0, RN Turnover Note:
Admin Left Number: 1, Admin Turnover Note:
Case Mix Nurse Aide Hours Per Day, per resident: 1.9724, Case Mix LPN Hours Per Day: 0.6530, Case Mix RN Hours Per Day: 0.2761
Adjusted Nurse Aide Hours Per Day, per resident: 1.85219, Adjusted LPN Hours Per Day: 0.9360, Adjusted RN Hours Per Day: 0.8929
Total Adjusted Nurse Hours Per Day, per resident: 3.55870
Adjusted Weekend Nurse Hours Per Day, per resident: 3.03946
Health Survey Dates and Scores: Cycle 1: 2023-02-16 (Score: 200), Cycle 2: 2021-07-07 (Score: 140), Cycle 3: 2019-07-12 (Score: 96)
Total Weighted Health Score: 203.33
Reported Incidents: 0, Substantiated Complaints: 5
Infection Control Citations: 2
Fines and Penalties: Number of Fines: 5, Total Fines in Dollars: 155528.75, Payment Denials Number: 1, Total Penalties Number: 6
Location and GPS: 30 PRINCETON BOULEVARD,LOWELL,MA,01851 (42.6355, -71.332)
Process Date: 2024-03-01
Each record details specific health deficiencies found during inspections, categorized by type, severity, and whether they were corrected. Below are the severity levels and their implications:
Type: Health, Deficiency: Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-06-30
Type: Health, Deficiency: Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-06-30
Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-06-30
Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide specialized rehabilitative services by qualified personnel, when ordered for a resident by a doctor.
Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-06-30
Type: Health, Deficiency: Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-06-30
Type: Health, Deficiency: Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Severity: G - Level 3: Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-03-16
Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity: G - Level 3: Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-03-16
Type: Health, Deficiency: Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-03-08
Type: Health, Deficiency: Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-03-08
Type: Health, Deficiency: Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-03-08
Type: Health, Deficiency: 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.
Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-03-08
Type: Health, Deficiency: Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-03-08
Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-03-08
Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-03-08
Type: Health, Deficiency: Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-03-08
Type: Health, Deficiency: Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-03-08
Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-03-08
Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-03-08
Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-03-08
Type: Health, Deficiency: 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.
Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-03-08
Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-03-08
Type: Health, Deficiency: Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-03-08
Type: Health, Deficiency: Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-03-08
Type: Health, Deficiency: Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-03-08
Type: Health, Deficiency: Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-03-08
Type: Health, Deficiency: Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-08-06
Type: Health, Deficiency: Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-08-06
Type: Health, Deficiency: 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.
Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-10-01
Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-08-06
Type: Health, Deficiency: Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-10-01
Type: Health, Deficiency: Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-10-15
Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-08-06
Type: Health, Deficiency: Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-10-01
Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Severity: G - Level 3: Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-08-06
Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity: G - Level 3: Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-08-06
Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Severity: G - Level 3: Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-08-06
Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-10-01
Type: Health, Deficiency: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-08-06
Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-08-06
Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-02-25
Type: Health, Deficiency: Report COVID19 data to residents and families.
Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-02-25
Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Severity: G - Level 3: Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-12-27
Type: Health, Deficiency: Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-12-27
Type: Health, Deficiency: Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-09-09
Type: Health, Deficiency: Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-08-26
Type: Health, Deficiency: Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-08-26
Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity: G - Level 3: Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-08-26
Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-08-26
Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-09-09
Type: Health, Deficiency: 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.
Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-08-26
Type: Health, Deficiency: Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-08-26
Type: Health, Deficiency: Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-08-26
Each record details specific fire safety deficiencies found during inspections, categorized by type, severity, and whether they were corrected. Below are the severity levels and their implications:
Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0271, Version: New
Description: Have exits that are accessible at all times.
Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-03-31
Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0321, Version: New
Description: Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-03-31
Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0324, Version: New
Description: Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-03-31
Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0345, Version: New
Description: Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-03-31
Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0353, Version: New
Description: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-03-31
Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0531, Version: New
Description: Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.
Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-03-31
Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0541, Version: New
Description: Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.
Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-03-31
Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0761, Version: New
Description: To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-03-31
Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0321, Version: New
Description: Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Severity: B - Level 1: No actual harm with potential for minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-08-06
Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0353, Version: New
Description: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-08-06
Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0541, Version: New
Description: Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.
Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-08-06
Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0741, Version: New
Description: Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-08-06
Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0022, Version: New
Description: Establish policies and procedures for sheltering.
Severity: C - Level 1: No actual harm with potential for minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-10-24
Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0024, Version: New
Description: Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.
Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-10-24
Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0039, Version: New
Description: Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Severity: C - Level 1: No actual harm with potential for minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-10-24
Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0311, Version: New
Description: Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-10-24
Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0321, Version: New
Description: Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-10-24
Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0345, Version: New
Description: Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-10-24
Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0351, Version: New
Description: Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-10-24
Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0372, Version: New
Description: Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-10-24
Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0521, Version: New
Description: Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-10-24
Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0541, Version: New
Description: Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.
Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-10-24
Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0761, Version: New
Description: To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-10-24
Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0923, Version: New
Description: Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-10-24