LOWELL HEALTHCARE

Lowell Healthcare is a long-term care facility located at 710 Michigan St in Lowell, Indiana (ZIP 46356), within Lake County. The facility operates 86 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit corporation. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities on a scale of 1 to 5, where higher ratings indicate better performance relative to other facilities. Lowell Healthcare holds an overall CMS star rating of 5, which places it above the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection rating stands at 4 stars, reflecting the outcomes of state inspection surveys conducted on behalf of CMS. The staffing rating is 3 stars, indicating staffing levels that are near the national average. The quality measure rating is 5 stars, based on clinical data reported for residents across a standardized set of care indicators. Lowell Healthcare is certified to accept payment through both Medicare and Medicaid, which are the two primary federal and state funding sources for nursing facility care. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to specific eligibility requirements and duration limits. Medicaid covers longer-term custodial care for residents who meet financial and clinical eligibility criteria under Indiana state guidelines. Individuals and families considering this facility should confirm current payment policies and availability directly with the facility's admissions staff. In comparing Lowell Healthcare to national benchmarks, the overall 5-star rating is notably higher than the national average of 3.0 stars. The quality measure rating of 5 stars similarly exceeds the national average, while the health inspection rating of 4 stars is above average. The staffing rating of 3 stars is consistent with national norms. These ratings are drawn from CMS data and are updated periodically as new inspection, staffing, and quality data become available. Prospective residents and their families are encouraged to review the full CMS Nursing Home Care Compare profile for the most current information.