Assisted Living Communities in Lowell, MA

"I spent a little bit of time at Aynsley Place in Nashua. It was a lovely place, even though it was smaller than some of the others. The apartment I had in there was gorgeous, it looked right out of the garden, and it was lovely. I guess it would be considered a studio because it didn't have a separate bedroom, but it was very large and very nice. The food was fine and the staff was great. The activities were not as good as in my current facility, but I guess one of the reasons was the population, because the activities would depend on what a lot of people would be able to do. The population was smaller and less active for me. The physical therapy department was wonderful. I thought it was expensive though."

"I went to look at Ashland Farm at North Andover, and I liked it. I like the set-up, the one-bedroom, and the suite. I also like the common area and the dining. It felt like it would be something that my mother can transition into. It didn't feel like a nursing home. I felt like it was someplace that I could leave her and feel like she would be okay. The staff, Isaac, was very helpful, very friendly, he didn't seem pushy, and just kind of showed us around. I like the idea that they could go on outings. I also like the common area where they can socialize with other people in the community there. I like that aspect of it, and I think that's one of the reasons my mom would enjoy it."

"We are thinking of choosing Windham Terrace for my aunt, it's an excellent facility. The staff has been very helpful and was a pleasure to deal with. The facility is clean, they've got activities, they've got hairdressing, and dining facilities and the place was very nicely laid out. They also have a gym, and salon, the place was immaculate and the hallways were very nice."

"Windsor Place of Wilmington is a clean and friendly place. My aunt's room is ideal for her because it's spacious. The food is good, and the dining room is very appealing and done very nicely. She can get her hair and nails done once a week. They have a gym, daily activities, and a bus for field trips. The staff has been very good."

"My mom lives here and she is very well cared for. Everything is so beautiful and recently renovated. The owners go the extra mile and give care above all expectations. They also own Beaver Lake Lodge Assisted Living in Derry NH and share activities between the two facilities."

"My mom is at The Gables at Winchester. The residents are very accommodating and very welcoming. The staff is wonderful, and they are really top-notch. They check up on their residents every night, making sure everything is OK in their apartments. She is in a one-bedroom apartment, and it's a large room. My mother certainly found the right place. My granddaughter, who is 2 years old, loves it there too. She loves eating in the dining room. We had lunch there, and their meals are really good. My mother is on a salt-restricted diet, and they adhere to the specifications made by her physician. "

"The Delaney at the Vale wasn't right for us, but it was a fine facility. The staff was very helpful and spent a lot of time. It really seemed ideal for a certain kind of person, but we wanted to be more urban. We are New Yorkers, and it was like a resort. It's not really what we wanted. We needed it to be closer to town, that kind of thing, but the facility itself was brand new."

"If I had to put my sister somewhere, Wingate Residences at Haverhill is where she will go. First of all, everyone was very friendly. But what I liked most about it was when you went in, you could see from one side of the building to the other. There were no corridors or hallways. The memory care was absolutely beautiful in the sense of the colors. They used bright colors like orange and lime green. Not totally, but with cream colors. And then every person's doorway was painted a different color, so they would know their doorway. You could walk from the very beginning to the end of the building, but you could still see on both sides. It was very open. I loved it. They had a butterfly walk when the butterflies come in the spring and summer. And the courtyards were very nicely done. It's just one white building, and that's it. It had assisted living and memory care all in one building. The staff that I met was fabulous."

"Scandinavian Living Center was an absolutely lovely facility. Great staff, beautiful, lots of recreational and educational opportunities, and good food. It had beautiful rooms, small, intimate settings. You name it, they have it: music, dance, games, outside speakers coming in, and community organizations that meet in the building so the seniors can participate. You basically have a little apartment with a little bit of a kitchenette, but they had communal meals too."

"Maplewood at Weston was very nice but very expensive. The memory unit was recently rebuilt and gorgeous. I liked it very much. The whole assisted living was being renovated. It is big and in the woods. The memory unit seemed very nice. The food was very good. I didn’t observe the activities, but the list looked very good. "

"The rooms at EPOCH of Weston were alright, but the facility is just expensive. I think a small swimming pool would be nice for us to go every day. "

"They are very nice to the residents. The food is good They provide activities and trips that are interesting. Interaction with the children from the childcare facility in the complex is always a treat. There is a beauty salon in the building. Close to grocery and department stores yet set back so that traffic is not a noise problem. Apple orchard and beautiful walking area. Laundry facilities are small but they offer laundry service and they are always cleaning the rooms. "

"We didn't observe that many activities at the time of our visit in Leominster Crossings, but they were going to be doing some bowling and things like that. The place is clean and beautiful. I love their dining room. The rooms they have for their occupants are lovely. The staff is nice, helpful and friendly. We're happy with the place, we just weren't ready quite yet to take that move. However, I would recommend this place to others. "

"I liked Providence House Assisted Living. It was bright, and it was accessible. There was parking there. The staff was very nice. It's very clean. I was surprised by how bright it was. It didn't feel like a nursing home. They had things for the people to participate in. They have transportation if you don't have a car to go shopping three times a week. There are studios and apartments. They have a hair salon. They were playing Wheel of Fortune. They have tons of puzzles, and they have a library. Providence House is my favorite."