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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Lowell, MA
The cost of independent living in Lowell is about $6,855 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 28 options. Read 541 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.
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My mother moved into Atria Longmeadow Place 2 months ago. The management and staff have been very welcoming and accommodating to my mother. It was and continues to be a significant adjustment for her. She...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Atria Longmeadow Place is a welcoming senior community nestled in a wooded area of Burlington, Massachusetts. The community is adjacent to town conservation land and located directly across the street from the world-renowned Lahey Clinic. Residents at Atria Longmeadow Place enjoy the best of both...
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54 reviews
Overall, I love it here. However, I would not recommend going to a retirement home like this with a guy dog, because everyone wants to pet it, feed it and all that stuff. I also think the rent goes up faster...
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Summer Place is located in the heart of Chelmsford, the town square dates back to the 1600's and we're just ten minutes from Walden Pond. Beyond heritage, you'll enjoy the convenience of being a short distance from shopping, healthcare, wonderful dining and many unique regional destinations.
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94 reviews
They had a lot of activities for their community people! I would however there a few things I would like to point out! More training on Dementia patients on the 4th Floor staff, also the language barrier as...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
For more than 18 years, Atria Marland Place has been the senior living provider of choice for Andover's wisest older adults. Building on this foundation of trust, they've recently completed a thoughtful, thorough renovation to expand and enhance their community — including the addition of Atria...
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15 reviews
1. Overall experience was good. 2. Cleanliness was impeccable 3. Manager staff not so friendly. There was an issue with my sister's husband's incontinence. I warned the staff initially that he was...
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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The staff is very friendly and helpful The place was updated with new carpets and new paint The food is very good offering multiple choices at lunch. My moms apartment size is great and perfect for what she...
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
We believe that Heatherwood Gracious Retirement Living is so much more than walls and windows - it's a place to enjoy home-cooked meals, game night, or a quiet evening with family and friends. It's where you always feel comfortable, safe, and secure. At Heatherwood, our management teams live...
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Incredible friendly and caring staff. There is much attention paid to the residents. They have a variety of shared spaces - lobby, activity room, sports pub, tv room, sun room.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Giving Tree Senior Living is a family-owned and operated Assisted Living Community located in Dracut, Massachusetts. We are established to serve older adults who still want to maintain a home-like environment as they age in place in an environment where their needs for dignity, privacy,...
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28 reviews
5 for all! This is a wonderful place to be! Yes, I often do recommend this community to other families! I try to always greet people who are touring to let them know how welcoming and fun it is to be here! I...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Chelmsford Crossings is an award winning community located in the Merrimack Valley with easy access to both Rte. 495 and Rte. 3. We are a full service assisted living residence designed with quality services as well as affordability in mind. We offer a full array of services in a home-like...
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9.2
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19 reviews
Nice place, great people. The only downside to the place is the individual hvacs are old, and need replacement parts that apparently are very hard to get. So the heat is always on.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Benchmark Senior Living at Robbins Brook in Acton, MA is an assisted living community choice for older adults who value their independence but need assistance with daily life activities. If you or your loved one needs help with medication management, bathing, dressing, or transportation to and...
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9.3
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23 reviews
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Enjoy your golden years to the fullest at the most thoughtfully designed senior apartments in Methuen. The Woods at Merrimack is a new senior living community that offers the very best of retirement living for active seniors in the beautiful Merrimack Valley.Located a short drive from the sights...
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9.0
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37 reviews
The staff was absolutely fantastic. We thought that Dad would really like it there, but he had a turn for the worse; when that happened though, the care team increased the level of care to match his needs,...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Methuen Village at Riverwalk Park offers local seniors service-enriched Assisted Living and a secure residential Compass Memory Support Neighborhood for those with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. Our community features gracious accommodations, numerous amenities, and expansive grounds...
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9.2
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54 reviews
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Home Sweet HomeLocated in the beautiful town of North Chelmsford, Massachusetts, our assisted living and memory care community is a place where you can thrive. Enjoy a full and active life knowing our care team is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to help you with anything you need. You...
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8.6
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38 reviews
Didn't check out any others. Right from my visit to check it out I knew my dad would be happy there and it was the right place for him at the right time in his life. The place was great, the people...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Benchmark Senior Living at Billerica CrossingsAssisted Living at Benchmark Senior Living at Billerica CrossingsBenchmark Senior Living at Benchmark Senior Living at Billerica Crossings in Billerica, MA is an assisted living community choice for older adults who value their independence but need...
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23 reviews
Everyone and everything was a great experience for my mother while she was there. On her last days of life, the staff were even more attentive. I would definitely recommend Blair House to others.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
The Blaire House of Tewksbury is a 131-bed skilled nursing center. We are family owned and operated by the Essex Group Management Corp, servicing the health care needs of seniors for over 50 years. We specialize in Short and Long Term care, Rehab, Sub-acute care, and Alzheimer's Specialty care....
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26 reviews
My parents wanted to stay in their home town. Our experience is based on one other community. Bayberry was very pleasant and helpful in making our decision. They were able to step back when needed in order...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Welcome to a new way of life at Bayberry at Emerald Court. Nestled in a quiet residential neighborhood in Tewksbury, MA, Bayberry is an assisted living community ideally located just minutes from major shopping, entertainment and medical centers with easy access to I-93 and I-495. Bayberry offers...
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My mother has been so happy since she began living at Brightview Concord River. The staff are so welcoming and friendly. It’s been a wonderful experience all around.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
One of our newest communities, Brightview Concord River is located in Billerica, Massachusetts. This beautiful new Brightview community brings together Assisted Living residences, personalized service and our award-winning Wellspring Village for Alzheimer's Care. This is Assisted Living and...
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7.0
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8 reviews
My loved one was here for a month or two and when I visited a couple of times, everything looked fine. It seemed clean and the staffing was good. I would definitely recommend Stone Hill at Andover to...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Stone Hill Assisted Living and Memory Care is located in picturesque Andover, MA is just off I-495 and minutes from the quaint shops and restaurants of historical downtown Andover. Stone Hill is proud to offer independent living, assisted living and a specialized program focusing on Alzheimer’s...
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This facility is very well maintained. They do offer weekly housekeeping, but mom does her own because she likes to. They're great to work with. The apartments are large and less expensive than some other...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Langdon Place of Nashua is located in historic and scenic Nashua, New Hampshire, the only city to be voted 'The Best Place to Live' by Money magazine on two separate occasions. Our lovely city is quaint and welcoming with plenty of recreational, cultural and religious opportunities that our...
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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The staff has been very good. The food is pretty good. The price is very affordable. My loved one is very comfortable, pretty content and happy to be there. I picked this community because the location is...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
The Arbors is unique in that it is a third-generation family owned and run business with a well-established work ethic and the drive to make a difference in people’s lives. Fairness is of the utmost importance for family, pricing, staffing and residents. They work hard to provide a quality...
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Cost of independent living in Lowell, MA
The average cost of senior living in Lowell is $6,855 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Leominster, MA with an average of $5,825 per month.
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What families are saying about independent living in Lowell
Recent reviews for independent living in Lowell
Putnam Farm at Danvers
4.9
Staff is really nice. They look out for my mother. Like if she misses a meal, they check in on her.
Oh the appt transportation is a pain. It's only available 2 days a week half day. Have to get approval ahead of time. And the they drive you but do not assist into building. When it's a large ...
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Cadbury Commons in Cambridge, MA
3.8
Our experience with this community was good, overall it is kept pretty clean. The care services are pretty reliable, the activities were however a little bit weaker. The food at this community was very good, and we really liked the responsiveness of the staff and the availability the memory care ...
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The Residence at Paine Estate in Wayland, MA
4.1
As I expected; pleasant. Food needs to improve; there are more people with memory problems than I expected.We picked this community because of the location, ambiance, and the fact that rooms are live in place.
Lowell independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lowell independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lowell, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.
Availability of select dietary accommodations in Lowell independent living
Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Lowell partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lowell, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.3%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
55.6%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
51.9%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
51.9%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.7%
8.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Lowell independent living
Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Lowell communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lowell, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
51.9%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
66.7%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
48.1%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.8%
17%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lowell independent living
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered independent living communities in Lowell offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lowell, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
70.4%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
51.9%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40.7%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48.1%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
70.4%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
74.1%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
59.3%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
51.9%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
63%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
66.7%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
70.4%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
37%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
48.1%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
66.7%
45.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Atria Longmeadow Place, Summer Place and The Gables at Winchester are the top-rated independent living facilities near Lowell, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
There are 28 independent living facilities near Lowell, Massachusetts. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Lowell, Massachusetts are Atria Longmeadow Place, Summer Place and Maplewood at Weston. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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