CMS PUBLIC RECORD · AUGUST 2026 RELEASERECORDS ARE ONE INPUT—NOT A PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATION
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NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD

D'Youville Care For Advanced Therapy

1071 Varnum Avenue · Lowell, MA 01854 · Middlesex County

CMS OVERALL RATING★★★★★5/5CMS field—not our score or recommendation
Certified beds33CMS provider file
Recent citation rows26current CMS citation release
Penalty rows0current CMS penalties file
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01 / INSPECTION LEDGER

Survey cycles in this release

CycleHealth dateHealth deficienciesFire dateFire deficiencies
Cycle 12025-07-2502025-07-257
Cycle 22024-08-2102024-08-2113
Cycle 32023-08-2352023-08-231
02 / CITATION DETAIL

26 rows in the current release

0 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 0 carry J–L. 3 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.

2025-07-25 · FIREE0006Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-09-15
2025-07-25 · FIREK0311Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-09-15
2025-07-25 · FIREK0324Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-09-15
2025-07-25 · FIREK0345Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-09-15
2025-07-25 · FIREK0372Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-09-15
2025-07-25 · FIREK0712Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-09-15
2025-07-25 · FIREK0918Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-09-15
2024-08-21 · FIREE0004Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-10-18
2024-08-21 · FIREE0030Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

List the names and contact information of those in the facility.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-10-18
2024-08-21 · FIREE0031Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Provide emergency officials' contact information.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-10-18
2024-08-21 · FIREK0131Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Construction Deficiencies

Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-10-11
2024-08-21 · FIREK0211Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Egress Deficiencies

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-11-14
2024-08-21 · FIREK0293Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Egress Deficiencies

Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-10-18
2024-08-21 · FIREK0300Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Egress Deficiencies

Meet other general requirements that are deficient.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-10-30
2024-08-21 · FIREK0324Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-10-30
2024-08-21 · FIREK0344Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Have an alternate power supply for its alarm system.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-10-30
2024-08-21 · FIREK0355Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-10-18
2024-08-21 · FIREK0372Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-10-18
2024-08-21 · FIREK0712Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-10-18
2024-08-21 · FIREK0761Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-10-18
2024-04-09 · HEALTHF0677Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-05-23 · complaint
2024-04-09 · HEALTHF0842Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-05-23 · complaint
2023-10-16 · HEALTHF0694Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-11-23 · complaint
2023-08-23 · HEALTHF0554Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-09-20
03 / ENFORCEMENT FILE

Penalties reported by CMS

Fine amounts and payment-denial days are shown exactly as aggregated from the current penalties file. They do not imply an unpaid balance.

DateTypeFine amountPayment-denial days
No penalty row appeared in the August 2026 penalties file.
04 / OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURES

Who appears in the CMS file

  • CARMELITE SISTERS FOR THE AGED AND INFIRM, INC.Organization · 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED · since 07/07/2020
  • THE CARMELITE SYSTEM INCOrganization · 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED · since 07/07/2020
  • ALTENWEG, MARKIndividual · W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 03/05/2012
  • PRENDERGAST, NAOMIIndividual · W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 03/05/2012
  • HEERY, MARYIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/07/2020
  • RAWDON, PATRICIAIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/07/2020
  • ALTENWEG, MARKIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 03/05/2012
  • PRENDERGAST, NAOMIIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 03/05/2012
  • D'YOUVILLE LEADERSHIP SOLUTIONS, INCOrganization · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 03/05/2012
  • ALTENWEG, MARKIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 03/05/2012
  • ARCHAMBAULT, JEANNEIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 03/05/2012
  • BRESNICK, LOUISIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 11/08/2017
  • BROWN, THOMASIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 03/05/2012
  • COCHRAN, MARKIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 03/05/2012
  • FRECHETTE, GERARDIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 02/28/2013
  • GORI, PETERIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 03/25/2015
  • HOEY, AMYIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 02/29/2012
  • HOWARD, CAROLIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 04/23/2014

Names and roles are self-reported CMS disclosure fields. Exact-name pages do not prove that similarly named people or organizations are the same entity.

05 / CMS STAFFING FIELDS

Reported hours and turnover

Staffing fields are provider-reported and case-mix context matters. CMS applies footnotes and exclusions not reproduced as a new score here.

Total nurse hours5.51per resident day
RN hours0.89per resident day
Weekend nurse hours5.20per resident day
Staff turnover54.5%CMS reported field
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