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Fairhaven Healthcare Center

476 VARNUM AVENUE, LOWELL, MA, 01854

(508) 996-0364

www.fairhaven-nursing.com

169 licensed beds

★★★★★2/5CMS Five-Star overall2/5 health inspections2/5 staffing2/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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Address

476 Varnum Avenue

Lowell, MA 01854

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Public record summary

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Bed capacity

169

CMS facility ID

225458

Care type

Nursing home

County

Middlesex

Facility name

Fairhaven Healthcare Center

Street address

476 VARNUM AVENUE

City / state / ZIP

Lowell, MA 01854

Phone

(508) 996-0364

Website

www.fairhaven-nursing.com

About this facility — Fairhaven Healthcare Center

Fairhaven Healthcare Center is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Lowell, Massachusetts. It is licensed for 169 beds — above the median for skilled nursing facilities in Massachusetts (123 beds).

It is one of 11 senior care facilities in Lowell and 341 skilled nursing facilities across Massachusetts. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

Federal inspectors have cited Fairhaven Healthcare Center 98 times across 10 inspections in the last three years, including 2 food-safety citations, and CMS has imposed $15,030 in fines. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.

This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on August 31, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

Facility background

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Parent company

Lme Family Holdings

Ownership type

For profit - Limited Liability company

Registered owners & officers

Hirsch, Shmuel

Direct owner · Operational control — 29% stake — since 2022

Probst, Sarah

Direct owner · Operational control — 15% stake — since 2022

Probst, Seth

Direct owner · Operational control — 15% stake — since 2022

Hirsch, Nisson

Direct owner · Operational control — 8% stake — since 2022

Lahasky, Ephram

Operational control — since 2022

Lme Family Holdings Llc

Operational control — since 2022

Takesian, Michael

Managing employee — since 2022

Regulatory standing

Licensed / certified since

1990-07-01

CMS overall rating

2 of 5 stars

Health deficiencies

14 at the last standard inspection

Federal fines

$15,030 total

Last standard inspection

2025-09-26

Nurse staffing

3.2 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges

$337 per day (≈ $10,240/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.

Payer mix (resident days)

80% Medicaid · 4% Medicare · 16% private/other

Occupancy

61% (fiscal year 2023)

Vs. state median

31% below the MA median of $489/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds

169

Medicare

Accepted

Medicaid

Accepted

Wheelchair accessible

entrance and parking

Visiting hours

Daily Open 24 hours

Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report; hours/accessibility via Google · last verified 2026-08-31. Facilities can submit a correction.

Inspection record

Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 2 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.

2026-06-15Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0842

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

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

Corrected 2026-07-06

2026-01-12Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0760

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Corrected 2025-12-29

8 earlier / fire-safety inspections (96 citations)

2025-09-26Health inspection12 citations

F-0550

D · No harm found

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected 2025-11-25

F-0605

D · No harm found

Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

Corrected 2025-11-25

F-0656

D · No harm found

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2025-11-25

F-0657

D · No harm found

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Corrected 2025-11-25

F-0658

E · No harm found

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Corrected 2025-11-25

F-0677

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2025-11-25

F-0690

D · No harm found

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Corrected 2025-11-25

F-0698

D · No harm found

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Corrected 2025-11-25

F-0757

D · No harm found

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Corrected 2025-11-25

F-0759

D · No harm found

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Corrected 2025-11-25

F-0761

D · No harm found

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Corrected 2025-11-25

F-0812

D · No harm foundFood safety

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2025-11-25

2024-10-23Health inspection15 citations

F-0550

D · No harm found

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected 2024-12-07

F-0656

D · No harm found

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2024-12-07

F-0658

E · No harm found

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Corrected 2024-12-07

F-0677

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2024-12-07

F-0686

D · No harm found

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected 2024-12-07

F-0689

D · No harm found

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2024-12-07

F-0690

D · No harm found

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Corrected 2024-12-07

F-0692

D · No harm found

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Corrected 2024-12-07

F-0695

E · No harm found

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2024-12-07

F-0698

D · No harm found

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Corrected 2024-12-07

F-0759

D · No harm found

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Corrected 2024-12-07

F-0761

D · No harm found

Corrected 2024-12-07

F-0808

D · No harm foundFood safety

Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.

Corrected 2024-12-07

F-0842

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2024-12-07

F-0880

E · No harm found

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-12-07

2024-03-28Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0561

E · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

Corrected 2024-05-18

2023-12-19Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0689

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2024-01-19

2023-11-15Health inspection13 citations

F-0554

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2023-12-22

F-0580

D · No harm found

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Corrected 2023-12-22

F-0604

D · No harm found

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

Corrected 2023-12-22

F-0656

D · No harm found

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2023-12-22

F-0677

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2023-12-22

F-0689

D · No harm found

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2023-12-22

F-0692

G · Actual harm

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Corrected 2023-12-22

F-0693

D · No harm found

Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

Corrected 2023-12-22

F-0695

D · No harm found

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2023-12-22

F-0698

D · No harm found

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Corrected 2023-12-22

F-0732

C · No harm found

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Corrected 2023-12-22

F-0759

E · No harm found

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Corrected 2023-12-22

F-0842

E · No harm found

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

Corrected 2023-12-22

2025-09-26Fire-safety inspection23 citations

E-0006

F · No harm found

Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.

Corrected 2026-02-10

E-0015

F · No harm found

Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

Corrected 2026-02-10

E-0018

F · No harm found

Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.

Corrected 2025-12-08

E-0025

F · No harm found

Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.

Corrected 2026-02-06

E-0029

F · No harm found

Develop a communication plan.

Corrected 2026-02-10

E-0032

F · No harm found

Provide primary/alternate means for communication.

Corrected 2026-02-10

E-0034

F · No harm found

Provide a means of sharing information on occupancy/needs.

Corrected 2026-02-10

E-0035

F · No harm found

Provide family notifications of emergency plan.

Corrected 2026-02-10

E-0036

F · No harm found

Establish emergency prep training and testing.

Corrected 2026-02-10

E-0037

F · No harm found

Establish staff and initial training requirements.

Corrected 2025-12-08

E-0039

F · No harm found

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

Corrected 2026-02-06

E-0041

F · No harm found

Implement emergency and standby power systems.

Corrected 2026-02-10

K-0131

F · No harm found

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

Corrected 2026-02-06

K-0222

F · No harm found

Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

Corrected 2025-12-08

K-0293

F · No harm found

Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

Corrected 2025-12-08

K-0324

F · No harm found

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2025-12-08

K-0345

F · No harm found

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

Corrected 2026-02-10

K-0353

F · No harm found

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2026-02-06

K-0521

F · No harm found

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Corrected 2026-02-06

K-0711

F · No harm found

Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

Corrected 2026-02-06

K-0712

F · No harm found

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2025-12-08

K-0761

F · No harm found

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

Corrected 2026-02-10

K-0918

F · No harm found

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

Corrected 2025-12-08

2024-10-23Fire-safety inspection18 citations

E-0004

E · No harm found

Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

Corrected 2024-12-22

E-0013

E · No harm found

Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.

Corrected 2024-12-22

E-0029

E · No harm found

Develop a communication plan.

Corrected 2024-12-22

E-0036

E · No harm found

Establish emergency prep training and testing.

Corrected 2024-12-22

K-0131

F · No harm found

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

Corrected 2025-01-10

K-0222

E · No harm found

Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

Corrected 2025-01-10

K-0271

E · No harm found

Have exits that are accessible at all times.

Corrected 2025-01-10

K-0321

D · No harm found

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2025-01-10

K-0324

E · No harm found

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2025-01-10

K-0353

E · No harm found

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2025-01-10

K-0355

E · No harm found

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

Corrected 2025-01-10

K-0522

F · No harm found

Have an externally vented heating system.

Corrected 2025-01-10

K-0711

F · No harm found

Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

Corrected 2025-01-16

K-0712

F · No harm found

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2025-01-10

K-0761

E · No harm found

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

Corrected 2025-01-16

K-0911

E · No harm found

Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

Corrected 2025-01-10

K-0918

E · No harm found

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

Corrected 2025-01-10

K-0920

D · No harm found

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2025-01-10

2023-11-15Fire-safety inspection13 citations

E-0022

F · No harm found

Establish policies and procedures for sheltering.

Corrected 2023-12-22

E-0024

F · No harm found

Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.

Corrected 2023-12-22

E-0026

F · No harm found

Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.

Corrected 2023-12-22

E-0039

F · No harm found

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

Corrected 2023-12-22

E-0041

F · No harm found

Implement emergency and standby power systems.

Corrected 2023-12-22

K-0311

F · No harm found

Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.

Corrected 2023-12-22

K-0345

F · No harm found

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

Corrected 2023-12-22

K-0353

F · No harm found

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2023-12-22

K-0541

F · No harm found

Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.

Corrected 2023-12-22

K-0711

F · No harm found

Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

Corrected 2023-12-22

K-0712

F · No harm found

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2023-12-22

K-0761

F · No harm found

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

Corrected 2023-12-22

K-0918

F · No harm found

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

Corrected 2023-12-22

Federal penalties

2023-11-15Fine$15,030

Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 225458.

Visitor reviews

What people say on Google.

2.643 ratings on Google

★Undertheclouds 978 · 2025-11-17 · via Google
“The administrator is extremely unprofessional. There are no nursing procedures or policies posted anywhere, or on hand anywhere in the building as of this date. There are some genuinely good people there, but the bad outweighs the good. Ask any patient, or reference the reviews they themselves have left here on Google!”

★Tanya Marie · 2026-07-02 · via Google
“This place is terrible!!!!!!!!!!!! I have been literally going back and forth since April trying to get medical records and no one has returned my calls or has sent the records. Now because of this I have to postpone a hearing with social security that i have been waiting for for years to conclude!!!!!! Terriblleeeeeeeee”

★Bruuski · 2025-06-15 · via Google
“Never mind nice clothing WITH labels attached disappearing. My mother entered Fairhaven dementia ward only a few months ago with a wedding band and mother's ring. Why did we not remove them? Because her arthritic fingers prohibited easy removal upon admittance. Rings FH denies she was wearing when admitted because they weren't on her property list. She falls ill and dies in less than 24 hours. "Wh…”

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