Nursing Home
Fairhaven Healthcare Center
Certified beds
169
Avg. 129 residents a day
Ownership
For-profit
Limited liability company
Medicare
Certified
Since Jul 1990
Medicaid
Certified
Since Jul 1990
CMS rating
2
Below average
CMS star ratings
Staffing
| Role | This homeHome | Massachusetts avgMA | U.S. avgU.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.23 | 3.86 | 3.86 | |
| Registered nurse (RN) | 0.37 | 0.65 | 0.68 | |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) | 0.88 | 0.95 | 0.86 | |
| Nurse aide | 1.98 | 2.25 | 2.32 | |
| Total nurse staffing, weekends | 2.95 | 3.48 | 3.42 | |
| Physical therapist | 0.00 | 0.08 | 0.07 |
This homeU.S. average
Staff turnover
| Measure | This homeHome | Massachusetts avgMA | U.S. avgU.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nursing staff turnover | 49.5% | 38.2% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 54.5% | 42.6% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
Staffing is reported by the facility to CMS through payroll-based journal data. Massachusetts and U.S. averages are calculated by WeFoundCare from the same CMS file (341 Massachusetts and 14,680 U.S. facilities).
Inspections and penalties
Most recent inspection
14health deficiencies
Sep 26, 2025 · 12 standard, 2 complaint
Massachusetts average: 6.8 · U.S. average: 9.2
Massachusetts average: 6.8 · U.S. average: 9.2
Prior inspection
17health deficiencies
Oct 23, 2024 · standard and complaint surveys combined
Fines1 fine · $15,030
Payment denials0
Abuse citation flagNot flagged
Special Focus FacilityNo
Care types offered
Nursing home
Skilled nursing, 169 Medicare-certified beds
Location
476 Varnum Ave, Lowell, MA 01854
Middlesex County · 1.4 mi from the center of Lowell
Facility details
Legal business nameVarnum Ops LLC
OperatorLme Family Holdings
OwnershipFor-profit limited liability company
Facilities in chain15
Medicare approvedJul 1, 1990
Chain average rating2.1 of 5
Resident and family councilResident council
Ownership change, last 12 monthsNo
Sprinklers in all required areasYes
CMS Certification Number225458
Source: CMS Care Compare, Nursing Home Provider Information, processed Sep 1, 2026.
Last updated on WeFoundCare: Oct 20, 2026.
Suggest a correctionLast updated on WeFoundCare: Oct 20, 2026.