D'youville Care for Advanced Therapy
1071 Varnum Avenue, Lowell, MA 01854
D'youville Care for Advanced Therapy is a nursing home in Lowell, Massachusetts. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
CMS star ratings
- 5 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 5 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 4 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 3 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (978) 569-1071
- Last standard health inspection
- July 25, 2025 (1 year ago)
- Certified beds
- 33
- Residents per day, on average
- 28.1
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- Dyouville Transitional Care INC
- Chain
- Carmelite Sisters for the Aged and Infirmed
- Takes part in
- Medicare
Fewer health citations than the Massachusetts average (5 vs 28).
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
CMS update of October 28, 2026
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of July 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of April 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
7 citations
Fire safety inspection on July 25, 2025
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation E0006. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 15, 2025.
Citation K0311. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 15, 2025.
Citation K0324. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 15, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for K0324 2 times since 2024.
Citation K0345. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 15, 2025.
Citation K0372. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 15, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for K0372 2 times since 2024.
Citation K0712. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 15, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for K0712 2 times since 2024.
Citation K0918. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 15, 2025.
CMS update of April 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of October 30, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
13 citations
Fire safety inspection on August 21, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0131. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 11, 2024.
Citation K0211. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 14, 2024.
Citation K0300. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 30, 2024.
Citation K0324. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 30, 2024.
Citation E0004. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
CMS lists it as corrected on October 18, 2024.
Citation E0030. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 18, 2024.
Citation E0031. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide emergency officials' contact information.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 18, 2024.
Citation K0293. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 18, 2024.
Citation K0344. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have an alternate power supply for its alarm system.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 30, 2024.
Citation K0355. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 18, 2024.
Citation K0372. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 18, 2024.
Citation K0712. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 18, 2024.
Citation K0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 18, 2024.
CMS update of April 25, 2024
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
2 citations
Health inspection on April 9, 2024
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Citation F0677. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 23, 2024.
Citation F0842. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 23, 2024.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
1 citation
Health inspection on October 16, 2023
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Citation F0694. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 23, 2023.
2 citations
Health inspection on August 23, 2023
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0554. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 20, 2023.
Citation F0759. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 20, 2023.
1 citation
Fire safety inspection on August 23, 2023
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0351. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 16, 2023.
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- CARMELITE SISTERS FOR THE AGED AND INFIRM, INC.5% or greater indirect ownership interest · no percentage provided · since 07/07/2020
- THE CARMELITE SYSTEM INC5% or greater indirect ownership interest · no percentage provided · since 07/07/2020
- D'YOUVILLE LEADERSHIP SOLUTIONS, INCOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 03/05/2012
- ALTENWEG, MARKOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 03/05/2012
- ARCHAMBAULT, JEANNEOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 03/05/2012
- BRESNICK, LOUISOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 11/08/2017
- BROWN, THOMASOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 03/05/2012
- COCHRAN, MARKOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 03/05/2012
- FRECHETTE, GERARDOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 02/28/2013
- GORI, PETEROperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 03/25/2015
- HOEY, AMYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 02/29/2012
- HOWARD, CAROLOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 04/23/2014
- KNIGHT, MARGARETOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2015
- LAROCHELLE, STEVENOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 02/28/2013
- LEBLANC, PAULINEOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 02/28/2013
- MALO, PRESCILLEOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 03/05/2012
- PRENDERGAST, NAOMIOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 03/05/2012
- RAMIREZ, JUDITHOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 02/28/2013
- SUTCLIFFE, ARTHUROperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 02/28/2013
- YOUNG, ROBERTOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 03/05/2012
Questions
When was D'youville Care for Advanced Therapy last inspected?
CMS lists July 25, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does D'youville Care for Advanced Therapy have?
CMS lists 5 health citations since August 23, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has D'youville Care for Advanced Therapy been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
What is the CMS star rating of D'youville Care for Advanced Therapy?
Its CMS overall star rating is 5 of 5.
Is D'youville Care for Advanced Therapy a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.