D'YOUVILLE CARE FOR ADVANCED THERAPY
Inspected within the last 6 months. Data reflects current conditions.
D'Youville Care for Advanced Therapy in Lowell, Massachusetts, has received a Trust Grade of A, indicating excellent care and high recommendations. Ranked #19 out of 338 facilities statewide, they are in the top half of Massachusetts nursing homes, and #8 out of 72 in Middlesex County, showing that only a few local options are better. The facility is improving, having reduced their issues from 2 in 2024 to 0 in 2025. However, they have a concerning staffing turnover rate of 52%, which is above the state average, and while their RN coverage is average, it is crucial for monitoring resident care. Specific incidents noted include a failure to provide timely assistance for a resident needing toileting, resulting in unattended care, and another case where a resident went 24 hours without receiving ordered intravenous fluids, both of which highlight areas needing attention despite the overall positive rating and lack of fines.
- Trust Score
- A
- In Massachusetts
- #19/338
- Safety Record
- Low Risk
- Inspections
- Getting Better
- Staff Stability ⚠ Watch
- 52% turnover. Above average. Higher turnover means staff may not know residents' routines.
- Penalties ✓ Good
- No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Massachusetts facilities.
- Skilled Nurses ✓ Good
- Each resident gets 47 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) attention daily — more than average for Massachusetts. RNs are trained to catch health problems early.
- Violations ✓ Good
- Only 5 deficiencies on record. Cleaner than most facilities. Minor issues only.
The Good
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4-Star Quality Measures · Strong clinical quality outcomes
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Full Sprinkler Coverage · Fire safety systems throughout facility
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No fines on record
Facility shows strength in quality measures, fire safety.
The Bad
Near Massachusetts avg (46%)
Higher turnover may affect care consistency
Part of a multi-facility chain
Ask about local staffing decisions and management
The Ugly 5 deficiencies on record
Apr 2024
2 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
ADL Care
(Tag F0677)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on records reviewed and interviews for one of three sampled residents (Resident #1), who required physical assistance from staff with toileting and hygiene, the Facility failed to ensure staff p...
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CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Medical Records
(Tag F0842)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on records reviewed and interviews for one of three sampled residents (Resident #1) the Facility failed to ensure they maintained complete and accurate medical records when 1) Resident #1's Cert...
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Oct 2023
1 deficiency
CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0694
(Tag F0694)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on records reviewed and interviews for one of three sampled residents (Resident #1) who had a Physicians order for continuous intravenous (IV) fluid, the Facility failed to ensure intravenous fl...
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Aug 2023
2 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0554
(Tag F0554)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, record review and interview the facility failed to ensure one Resident (#1) was assessed for the ability t...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Unnecessary Medications
(Tag F0759)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure it was free from a medication error rate of greater than 5 percent. Two of three nurses observed made 15 errors in 33 o...
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Understanding Severity Codes (click to expand)
Questions to Ask on Your Visit
- "Can I speak with families of current residents?"
- "What's your RN coverage like on weekends and overnight?"
Our Honest Assessment
- • Grade A (90/100). Above average facility, better than most options in Massachusetts.
- • No major safety red flags. No abuse findings, life-threatening violations, or SFF status.
- • No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Massachusetts facilities.
- • Only 5 deficiencies on record. Cleaner than most facilities. Minor issues only.
- • No significant concerns identified. This facility shows no red flags across CMS ratings, staff turnover, or federal penalties.
About This Facility
What is D'Youville Care For Advanced Therapy's CMS Rating?
CMS assigns D'YOUVILLE CARE FOR ADVANCED THERAPY an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, which is considered much above average nationally. Within Massachusetts, this rating places the facility higher than 99% of the state's 100 nursing homes. This rating reflects solid performance across the metrics CMS uses to evaluate nursing home quality.
How is D'Youville Care For Advanced Therapy Staffed?
CMS rates D'YOUVILLE CARE FOR ADVANCED THERAPY's staffing level at 3 out of 5 stars, which is average compared to other nursing homes. Staff turnover is 52%, compared to the Massachusetts average of 46%. RN turnover specifically is 70%, which is notably high. RNs provide skilled clinical oversight, so turnover in this role can affect medical care quality.
What Have Inspectors Found at D'Youville Care For Advanced Therapy?
State health inspectors documented 5 deficiencies at D'YOUVILLE CARE FOR ADVANCED THERAPY during 2023 to 2024. These included: 5 with potential for harm.
Who Owns and Operates D'Youville Care For Advanced Therapy?
D'YOUVILLE CARE FOR ADVANCED THERAPY is owned by a non-profit organization. Non-profit facilities reinvest revenue into operations rather than distributing to shareholders. The facility is operated by CARMELITE SISTERS FOR THE AGED AND INFIRMED, a chain that manages multiple nursing homes. With 33 certified beds and approximately 28 residents (about 85% occupancy), it is a smaller facility located in LOWELL, Massachusetts.
How Does D'Youville Care For Advanced Therapy Compare to Other Massachusetts Nursing Homes?
Compared to the 100 nursing homes in Massachusetts, D'YOUVILLE CARE FOR ADVANCED THERAPY's overall rating (5 stars) is above the state average of 2.9, staff turnover (52%) is near the state average of 46%, and health inspection rating (5 stars) is much above the national benchmark.
What Should Families Ask When Visiting D'Youville Care For Advanced Therapy?
Based on this facility's data, families visiting should ask: "Can I visit during a mealtime to observe dining assistance and food quality?" "How do you handle medical emergencies, and what is your hospital transfer rate?" "Can I speak with family members of current residents about their experience?"
Is D'Youville Care For Advanced Therapy Safe?
Based on CMS inspection data, D'YOUVILLE CARE FOR ADVANCED THERAPY has a clean safety record: no substantiated abuse findings (meaning no confirmed cases of resident harm), no Immediate Jeopardy citations (the most serious violation level indicating risk of serious injury or death), and is not on the Special Focus Facility watch list (a federal program monitoring the lowest-performing 1% of nursing homes). The facility has a 5-star overall rating and ranks #1 of 100 nursing homes in Massachusetts. While no facility is perfect, families should still ask about staff-to-resident ratios and recent inspection results during their visit.
Do Nurses at D'Youville Care For Advanced Therapy Stick Around?
D'YOUVILLE CARE FOR ADVANCED THERAPY has a staff turnover rate of 52%, which is 6 percentage points above the Massachusetts average of 46%. Moderate turnover is common in nursing homes, but families should still ask about staff tenure and how the facility maintains care continuity when employees leave.
Was D'Youville Care For Advanced Therapy Ever Fined?
D'YOUVILLE CARE FOR ADVANCED THERAPY has no federal fines on record. CMS issues fines when nursing homes fail to meet care standards or don't correct problems found during inspections. The absence of fines suggests the facility has either maintained compliance or corrected any issues before penalties were assessed. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review recent inspection reports for the full picture.
Is D'Youville Care For Advanced Therapy on Any Federal Watch List?
D'YOUVILLE CARE FOR ADVANCED THERAPY is not on any federal watch list. The most significant is the Special Focus Facility (SFF) program, which identifies the bottom 1% of nursing homes nationally based on persistent, serious quality problems. Not being on this list means the facility has avoided the pattern of deficiencies that triggers enhanced federal oversight. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review the facility's inspection history directly.