Boston suburb Lowell, MA, is home to almost 111,000 residents, of whom 11% are ages 65 and older. These seniors have access to acute care from Lowell General Hospital, Metta Health Center and Saints Memorial Medical Center as well as local geriatricians. Veterans can turn to the Lowell VA Clinic for their medical needs.
Nursing homes provide 24-hour medical care and monitoring for individuals who can no longer remain in their homes. These facilities feature skilled nursing and nursing aides, therapies and social programming. Such extensive services make nursing homes cost significantly more than other senior living arrangements. This is especially so in Lowell, according to the Genworth Financial 2020 Cost of Care Survey. A semiprivate room in this city has an average monthly cost of $13,383, while the national average cost is $7,756. Consequently, nursing homes are usually the last resort, and many seniors may find home health care or assisted living to be more accommodating and affordable.
This guide discusses the costs of nursing homes and other senior care options in Lowell. It also covers some local resources designed to aid the area’s elders and their families.