Fairhaven Healthcare Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing stands just blocks from the Merrimack River, and the place has over 160 beds spread out for people needing different kinds of help, and there's a whole team of care professionals on call all day and night providing nursing care, rehabilitation, and memory care for folks with dementia, along with both long-term and short-term stays depending on what each person might need-you can tell the staff aims to tailor care and recovery to each situation, with lots of attention paid to comfort, routine, and safety, and the team takes pride in being trained for both standard needs and advanced recovery services like stroke, diabetes, wounds, and even things like tube feeding, hospice, and palliative care too. They offer respiratory therapy for breathing issues, and there's individual and group counseling plus physical, occupational, and speech therapy, and for those who need it, you'll find dental, podiatry, pharmacy, laboratory, and even nutritional planning on hand, so you have nearly every kind of help in one spot, which is a relief if you're juggling many health needs, and they run 24-hour licensed nursing with special attention to those struggling with dementia in their dedicated unit, plus respite care if families need a break. The building has amenities that folks expect in a healthcare center to make people more comfortable with modern features and a warm, welcoming setting, though you won't find special brand names for programs or fancy things that some places push, just strong focus on getting things right for people with plain needs and complicated ones alike. Fairhaven runs as a private entity and they do offer employment with benefits, and while reviews seem mixed with an average of 2.7 from 27 reviewers, the center remains open at all hours, runs on a staff model that aims for compassion and support, and offers tours for anyone curious about moving in or getting care. Services span nursing home care, assisted living, home care, memory care, continuing care, and expert advice on things like long-term care insurance or family caregiving, and you'll notice the care team adjusts their plans to fit each person instead of a one-size-fits-all approach, and all in all, Fairhaven Healthcare Center serves as a steady choice for people looking for skilled nursing, specialized therapies, and daily living support in one spot near the river.
Fairhaven Healthcare Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing
476 Varnum Ave, Lowell, MA, 01854- Assisted living
- Memory care
- Skilled nursing
Unsafe understaffed unsanitary poor communication
I found some staff compassionate and helpful (Amy in dining stood out), but overall care is inconsistent and the facility appears chronically understaffed. I experienced long call-bell response times (30+ minutes), unresponsive or rude nurses, delayed meds, and witnessed falls and neglect. I noticed unsanitary conditions-urine smell, insect issues, disappearing clothing/jewelry-and problems with no air conditioning, electricity/ice shortages, and only hallway fans. I was alarmed by tiny multi-bed rooms with no phones, no bed alarms or rails, locked units, and a depressing, unsafe atmosphere. I found communication frustrating-busy lines, passcode requirements, and little timely information to families. I appreciate a few excellent caregivers and improved dining at times, but I would not recommend this facility until staffing, safety, sanitation, and communication are fixed.
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Amenities
Healthcare services
- Activities of daily living assistance
- Assistance with bathing
- Assistance with dressing
- Assistance with transfers
- Medication management
- Mental wellness program
Healthcare staffing
- 12-16 hour nursing
- 24-hour call system
- 24-hour supervision
Meals and dining
- Diabetes diet
- Meal preparation and service
- Restaurant-style dining
- Special dietary restrictions
Room
- Air-conditioning
- Cable
- Fully furnished
- Housekeeping and linen services
- Kitchenettes
- Private bathrooms
- Telephone
- Wifi
Transportation
- Community operated transportation
- Transportation arrangement
- Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
Common areas
- Beauty salon
- Computer center
- Dining room
- Fitness room
- Gaming room
- Garden
- Outdoor space
- Small library
- Wellness center
Community services
- Concierge services
- Fitness programs
- Move-in coordination
Activities
- Community-sponsored activities
- Planned day trips
- Resident-run activities
- Scheduled daily activities
2.70 · 37 reviews
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About Fairhaven Healthcare Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing
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Fairhaven Healthcare Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing offers assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing.
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The full address for this community is 476 Varnum Ave, Lowell, MA, 01854.
Yes, Fairhaven Healthcare Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing offers respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.
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