Lowell Healthcare
Lowell, IN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 155448) · 86 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (219) 696-7791 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Lowell Healthcare in Lowell, Indiana has a CMS overall star rating of 5 out of 5, above the Indiana state average of 3.14. Its health inspection rating is 4 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 3 out of 5.
Lowell Healthcare reports total nurse hours of 3.60 per resident per day, including 0.76 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 34.6%.
Lowell Healthcare has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00, and no payment denials reported by CMS. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus designation noted for this facility.
About this facility
Lowell Healthcare is a for-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Lowell, Lake County, Indiana, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since July 1992. The facility is licensed for 86 certified beds and reports an average daily census of 76.1 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Lowell Healthcare holds an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, above the Indiana state average of 3.14. The facility's health inspection rating is 4 out of 5, its quality measure rating is 5 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 3 out of 5.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.60 per resident per day, including 0.76 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 34.6%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials for this facility.
Lowell Healthcare is part of the American Senior Communities chain, which operates 90 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 3.9 out of 5. There is no record of ownership change in the past 12 months at this facility.
Families should note that all figures above are the facility's own reported ratings and are not shared with the prior period, since there is no ownership change to account for. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; consult the Care Compare website for the most current data vintage and any updates to inspection or staffing records before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Lowell Healthcare has an overall rating of 5 out of 5, above the Indiana state average of 3.14.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Lowell Healthcare is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse hours are 3.60 per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 3 out of 5 and nursing turnover of 34.6%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated in the CMS data for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Lowell Healthcare has 86 certified beds and an average daily census of 76.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the American Senior Communities chain, which operates 90 facilities with an average rating of 3.9.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on July 1, 1992.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
The overall rating combines health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; here the components are 4 (health inspection), 5 (quality measures), and 3 (staffing), yielding an overall of 5.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 219-696-7791 or check Medicare Care Compare for current service offerings.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour specifics; contact the facility at 219-696-7791 or verify current details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/155448?state=IN.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.