Regalcare At Lowell
Lowell, MA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 225511) · 90 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 2 totaling $91,558
Phone: (978) 454-8086 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Regalcare At Lowell has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Massachusetts state average of 3.04 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 star, and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Regalcare At Lowell reports 3.60 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.56 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 30.0%.
Regalcare At Lowell has 2 federal fines on record totaling $91,558.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS does not list this facility with an abuse icon or Special Focus status.
About this facility
Regalcare At Lowell is a 90-bed skilled nursing facility in Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, with an average of 62.4 residents. The facility is operated as a for-profit corporation and is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid, having first been approved for participation on July 1, 1990.
According to CMS Care Compare, Regalcare At Lowell holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Massachusetts state average of 3.04 stars. Its component ratings are: 1 star for health inspections, 3 stars for quality measures, and 4 stars for staffing. Nurse staffing levels total 3.60 hours per resident per day, including 0.56 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 30.0%.
CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $91,558.00 for this facility, and 0 payment denials on record.
Regalcare At Lowell is part of the Regalcare chain, which operates 9 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 1.7 stars across the chain. There has been no change of ownership in the past 12 months.
Data sourced from CMS Medicare Care Compare; families should review the current inspection record directly on Care Compare for the most up-to-date information.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Regalcare At Lowell has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the Massachusetts state average of 3.04 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, Regalcare At Lowell is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.60 hours per resident per day, with 0.56 RN hours per resident per day and a 30.0% nursing turnover rate; the staffing star rating is 4 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $91,558.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Regalcare At Lowell is certified for 90 beds with an average daily census of 62.4 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 Regalcare chain, which operates 9 facilities with an average rating of 1.7 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid participation on July 1, 1990.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes separate ratings for health inspections (1 star here), staffing (4 stars), quality measures (3 stars), and an overall rating combining these factors (1 star).
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided CMS data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 9784548086 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The provided data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 9784548086 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current information at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/225511?state=MA.
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.