Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in Lowell, MA below include 26 nursing homes with 66 reviews.
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981 Varnum Avenue, Lowell, MA 01854
3.7
(4 reviews)
"My mother is in D'Youville Life & Wellness Community. We chose it because they have a memory center, and it was well kept. It's everything that I wanted, and then it's probably a little bit more. Everyone's attending to her. There's a doctor and a nu..."
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1010 Varnum Avenue , Lowell, MA 01854
3.1
(12 reviews)
"My father was recently an inpatient at this facility. I found the care to be exceptional. Not only for him but for all the residents. He was on the locked Alzheimer's unit. The nurses always had a smile and took the time to answer our questions with ..."
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476 VARNUM AVENUE, Lowell, MA 01854
2.0
(1 reviews)
"The Staff is great,but the Food is Awful... If you smoke, you only get too go outside 6 Times a day to smoke!..."
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30 Princeton Blvd, Lowell, MA 01851
1.0
(1 reviews)
"This facility is a dump, outdated, in a not so good area...they have bars on all the first floor windows so to keep out burglars. The cleaning people stand around talking to the staff all day...My parent had the same sticky stain on the floor the en..."
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1071 Varnum Avenue, Lowell, MA 01854
D'Youville Transitional Care, Inc., situated in Lowell, Massachusetts, is a senior living provider that offers both memory care and assisted living options. It features apartment-style living arrangements, some of which include convenient amenities such as living rooms and kitchenettes. The community is equipped with numerous features designed to enhance the quality of life for its residents. Outdoor common areas provide space to enjoy fresh air and nature. Pet-friendly policies allow residents to bring their furry companions. A variety of organized activities and events are scheduled regularly to keep residents engaged and active. WiFi and internet access are available throughout the community, facilitating ease of connectivity. Residents are provided with communal dining options that ensure access to nutritious meals. Various wellness activities, including yoga and stretching, are offered to promote physical health. Additionally, organized field trips and outings enable residents to participate in activities outside the community. Services offered by D'Youville Transitional Care, Inc., include general transportation and housekeeping. These services help simplify life for residents, whether they need to run errands or maintain their living spaces.To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Massachusetts Division of Health Care Facility Licensure and Certification
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19 Varnum Street , Lowell, MA 01850
Lowell Health Care Center, located in Lowell, MA, offers skilled nursing care for its residents. The facility provides semi-private rooms, designed to accommodate the needs of individuals requiring specialized medical attention. Rooms are equipped with essential amenities to ensure comfort and convenience for the residents.The center boasts a variety of amenities to enhance the quality of life for its residents. These include outdoor common areas where residents can enjoy fresh air and nature, as well as shared common areas for socializing. Meals are provided, ensuring that residents receive nutritious and balanced diets. Additionally, the center offers organized activities and programs, including spiritual and entertainment activities, to keep residents engaged and active. WiFi and internet access are available, allowing residents to stay connected with family and friends.Lowell Health Care Center also provides a range of services to support the health and well-being of its residents. Nurses are on staff to offer medical care, and physical therapy and rehabilitation services are available for those who need them. Assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) is provided to help residents maintain their independence. A nutrition specialist is on staff to ensure that dietary needs are met, and the center accepts various insurance plans to accommodate different financial situations.
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813 Beech Street, Manchester, NH 03104
4.7
(8 reviews)
"My friend has already moved into Evergreen Place. She has been there now for a couple of weeks and she's very happy. The atmosphere is a very family atmosphere, very friendly, very accommodating, very affordable housing, very clean, and just a lovely..."
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34 Agassiz Avenue, Belmont, MA 02478
4.5
(11 reviews)
"After a 94- year run, our mother passed after a life well lived. She left behind a great legacy and loving family of children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Like many in her situation, the last several years of her life included health chall..."
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180 Low Street, Newburyport, MA 01950
4.0
(2 reviews)
"My husband moved into Country Center for Health and Rehabilitation. I chose it because it has a good reputation. Right now, he's in a room by himself. But there is another bed there that's not occupied at the present time. The cleanliness of the plac..."
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400 Bolton Street, Marlborough, MA 01752
3.3
(8 reviews)
"My brother is receiving wonderful care from this place the people are awesome. Everyone Is welcoming and nurturing. I love the reception people!!..."
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39 Lafayette Street, Marblehead, MA 01945
5.0
Devereux House Nursing Home is located in the small coastal town of Marblehead, MA. Marblehead is a quiet community rich in history with narrow streets and buildings from the 17th and 18th centuries. The nursing home is a short drive from the North Shore Medical Center in neighboring Salem. Devereux House Nursing Home is a Joint Commission-accredited and Medicare-certified skilled rehabilitation facility offering a wide range of medical services tailored to the individual needs of each senior. Clinicians are available 24 hours a day to provide short-term and long-term care, post-operative care, respite care, post-acute care and hospice care. Rehabilitation therapy options are available seven days a week and include physical therapy, speech and language therapy, occupational therapy and nutritional assessment. Amenities at Devereux are abundant and are designed with senior comfort and safety in mind. Cable, Wi-Fi and telephone access and lounge areas ensure seniors are have opportunities to form and maintain interpersonal connections. Residents receive full-service dining and can take advantage of social gatherings and daily recreational activities. On-site perks include dental, optometry, podiatry and audiology services, hair salon, housekeeping and laundry.
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Ten Ingalls Court , Methuen, MA 01844
5.0
(2 reviews)
"Nevins was excellent. The nurses did what they need to do, treated him decently, and called me if something was off or whenever they had meetings. He got therapy and decent food. I really liked that place. ..."
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70 Butler Street, Salem, NH 03079
5.0
(2 reviews)
"My uncle was in Northeast Rehabilitation Hospital. I loved it. They were fantastic. The people were totally great. He did really well there. He loved the people. They were very conscientious of him and what his needs were. The staff was marvelous. He..."
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23 Geremonty Drive, Salem, NH 03079
5.0
(2 reviews)
"Everything's very nice at Salemhaven. The people were very nice. The building was nice. The facility was nice. The only lousy thing was parking wasn't big enough. Other than that, it had a fancy dining room, nice rooms, a nice foyer, and security. I ..."
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134 North Street, North Reading, MA 01864
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My mother is in Meadow View. The rooms have two people to a bedroom, and they are very clean. The nursing staff is fantastic, very friendly, and answered all of my questions. She is in the Alzheimer’s section, and she loves it there. They’re always t..."
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575 Osgood St, North Andover, MA 01845
5.0
(2 reviews)
"I visited Edgewood LifeCare Community. The staff is very nice and professional. We like them. The rooms are spacious and in excellent condition, and they have very nice views out onto the woods and fields. We had lunch there and the food was very goo..."
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21 Searles Rd, Windham, NH 03087
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My aunt is currently in rehab at Warde Assisted Living. The place is very good, the staff and therapists are very helpful and she's got a pretty good experience so far. They've been very friendly and she's enjoying her time there. She's on a liquid d..."
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Also Disgusted
1.0
Review of D’Youville Life & Wellness Community
Patient experiences witnessed: Patient goes all day with no liquids while already dehydrated. Patient has to pee bed as no one answers call button. Patient lays crying on floor as no one answers...
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E C
1.0
Review of Northwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
The worst facility I have ever seen. Staff don’t help patients, make them wait or ignore them. Nurses practitioners have no experience, endanger patients and do not return calls. My mother went...
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Lucky 13
2.0
Review of Fairhaven Healthcare Center
The Staff is great,but the Food is Awful... If you smoke, you only get too go outside 6 Times a day to smoke!
Comparing the average monthly prices of nursing home semiprivate rooms, Lowell is about $5,600 more expensive than the average American city. This area’s median price is $760 above the Massachusetts statewide average of $12,623 as well.
Nursing home costs in Lowell are among the highest in Massachusetts. This city is about $2,280 more expensive than Pittsfield and $1,810 costlier than Springfield. Worcester residents pay almost $900 less for nursing home services than seniors here. However, Barnstable Town’s median rates are almost equal to Lowell’s average prices.
Lowell
$13,383
Massachusetts
$12,623
The United States
$7,756
Pittsfield
$11,102
Springfield
$11,568
Worcester
$12,486
Barnstable Town
$13,326
In Lowell, the average nursing home semiprivate room costs $13,383 per month. The average private room costs $14,509.
Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.
If these options aren’t available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about any local financial assistance programs for seniors.
When exploring placement options for an aging loved one in Lowell, it can be helpful to compare the costs of different types of senior care. Adult day health care is the least expensive arrangement, costing $1,782 per month on average. Home care and home health care both carry an average monthly rate of $5,720. Seniors in Lowell pay $6,100 for assisted living. The priciest option, nursing home care, comes at an average of $13,383 for a semiprivate room and $14,509 for a private room.
Adult day health care
$1,782
Home care
$5,720
Home health care
$5,720
Assisted living
$6,100
Nursing home (semiprivate room)
$13,383
Nursing home (private room)
$14,509
Note: Data for Lowell was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Boston Area, was used instead.
The following resources provide information, financial assistance, community-based support or legal aid to many of Lowell’s seniors and their families. Some of these services help delay entry into a long-term care facility. Others can make nursing home care easier and more affordable to attain if it becomes the best option.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Elder Services of the Merrimack Valley (ESMV) | (800) 892-0890 | ESMV is a portal for information and assistance with senior care arrangements, including alternatives to nursing home care, such as the Home Care Program, the Community Choice Program and the Enhanced Community Options Program. ESMV also offers Options Counseling, which provides confidential, unbiased support to individuals living at home or in long-term care facilities. A long-term care ombudsman is available to advocate for nursing home residents and their families. SHINE counselors can explain Medicare options, costs and benefits. |
| City of Lowell Senior Center | (978) 674-4131 | Lowell’s Senior Center administers and coordinates nutrition, health and wellness, education, socialization and transportation programs that can help residents ages 60 and older to continue living at home. Seniors can call for Medicare counseling, takeout or home-delivered meals, health screenings and remote classes. The Center also offers free rides to its location as well as medical and grocery shopping trips. |
| Northeast Legal Aid – Lowell (NLA) | (800) 336-2262 | NLA offers free civil legal counsel and representation to seniors in Northeastern Massachusetts, regardless of income. Its Elder Law Unit can address aging-related issues including nursing home rights, elder abuse, eviction defense and guardianship. Legal professionals are available to provide advice on MassHealth, Social Security Disability Insurance and emergency assistance as well. |
| City of Lowell Veteran’s Services | (978) 674-4066 | Lowell’s Veteran’s Services department helps veterans and their dependents determine eligibility and apply for state and federal benefits that may help cover the cost of nursing home care. It also provides medical and financial assistance to qualifying indigent veterans and their dependents. |
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