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10 Best Nursing Homes in Lowell, MA
Lowell is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 47 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Lowell, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Lowell is about $7,235, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 474 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
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Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Provides: Assisted 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.
The Huntington at Nashua is a gorgeous, suburban Life Plan Community for active, independent adults aged 62 and better featuring modern apartments and bright, open-concept cottage homes, all situated on 55 acres of rolling, tree-lined ridges. Formerly known as a Continuing Care Retirement...
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
At SunBridge Care and Rehabilitation - Broadway, we are dedicated to delivering quality individual service to every person entrusted to our care. Part of the community for almost 40 years, our 52-bed facility provides skilled nursing and rehabilitation therapy to adults of all ages who need...
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
SunBridge Care & Rehabilitation - Colonial Heights has been serving our community with skilled nursing and rehabilitation therapy services for more than 30 years. We are dedicated to providing quality healthcare and personal attention to every resident and patient entrusted to us. Our...
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
At Academy Manor, a Genesis HealthCare facility, we offer our patients and residents outstanding care, delivered by highly skilled practitioners in a warm and comfortable setting. Our Quality Healthcare Units provide skilled nursing, medical and rehabilitative care for patients and residents....
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Cost of nursing homes in Lowell, MA
The average cost of senior living in Lowell is $7,235 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Amesbury, MA with an average of $6,978 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Lowell, MA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Lowell, MA vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Lowell
Recent reviews for nursing homes 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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The Gables at Winchester
4.9
I like living here, it’s close to Boston so we have interesting outings. The staff is friendly and competent. The apartments are spacious and clean. There are many windows in my apartment that have great views
Bridges by EPOCH at Nashua
5.0
Everyone is amazing. The care given to my mother (85) is beyond anything that we have ever expected!! Her day is filled with activities that the staff make sure she is engaged in. The food is amazing! The field trips make her smile!! So wonderful!!
Lowell nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lowell nursing homes 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 care services in Lowell nursing homes
Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Lowell that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
58.6%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
37.9%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
72.4%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
79.3%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
69%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20.7%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
72.4%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
72.4%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
79.3%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Lowell nursing homes
Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Lowell Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Lowell, MANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
62.1%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
55.2%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
58.6%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20.7%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Lowell nursing homes
Nursing homes 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
44.8%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
62.1%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
62.1%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
58.6%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Lowell nursing homes
Our nursing homes 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
51.7%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
65.5%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
44.8%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20.7%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lowell nursing homes
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Lowell offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lowell, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
65.5%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
48.3%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
34.5%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48.3%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
65.5%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
65.5%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
62.1%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
48.3%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
62.1%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
65.5%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
65.5%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
37.9%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
37.9%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
65.5%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Atria Longmeadow Place, Arbors of Bedford and Atria Marland Place are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Lowell, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
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