D'Youville Senior Care
981 VARNUM AVENUE, Lowell, MA 01854
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How D'Youville Senior Care Compares
D'Youville Senior Care is a 208-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Lowell, Massachusetts. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Massachusetts average of 3.1 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is health inspections at 2 stars. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (6.4%) is above the Massachusetts average of 4.3% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 208 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 95% occupied.
Among the 7 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Lowell, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 2.4 stars.
By the numbers vs. Massachusetts average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 22.5% — worse than the Massachusetts average of 21.3%.
- Falls with major injury: 4.6% — worse than the Massachusetts average of 3.5% (33% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 6.4% — worse than the Massachusetts average of 4.3% (48% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 28.6% — worse than the Massachusetts average of 25.8%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Massachusetts averages across 341 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask D'Youville Senior Care
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing D'Youville Senior Care with other nursing homes in Lowell.
How is D'Youville Senior Care addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is D'Youville Senior Care doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 4.6% here versus 3.5% across Massachusetts. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is D'Youville Senior Care doing to reduce high-risk pressure ulcers?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 6.4% here versus 4.3% across Massachusetts. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does D'Youville Senior Care maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 95% occupancy across 208 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at D'Youville Senior Care?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does D'Youville Senior Care lag behind other Lowell options?
Its 2-star overall rating is below the local average of 2.4 stars across 7 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
The Senior Community Around Lowell
Lowell sits in Middlesex County, where adults 65 and older make up about 15.3% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Massachusetts as a whole (16.5% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 245,533 (15.3%)
- Median age
- 38.5 years
- Median household income
- $106,202
- Median home value
- $540,300
Demographics for Middlesex County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Lowell.
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