Francis Cabot Lowell Mill

Overview of Francis Cabot Lowell Mill

Live your best years at Francis Cabot Lowell Mill, a distinct community in Waltham, MA, offering independent living. Dedicated to those 62+ and adults with disabilities, the community has purposely built and spacious accommodations. Residents can also keep their peace of mind with maintenance services and convenient apartment features.

A carefully curated calendar of engaging activities and stimulating programs is conducted to keep residents active and socially connected. Delightful restaurants and shops surround the area, providing plenty of dining options that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. Amenities include a wellness center, a mini market, a hair salon, a gym, and a game room, creating the ideal setting for residents to thrive in retirement.

By The Numbers

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Bed count Info A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs. 258 Rank #3 / 276Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 3rd out of 276 homes we track in Massachusetts for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Massachusetts facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Massachusetts that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

High-capacity home · May provide extensive amenities, services and programs.

Walk Score Info Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby. Rank #24 / 490Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 24th out of 490 homes we track in Massachusetts for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Massachusetts facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Massachusetts that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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What does this home offer?

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Minimum Age: 62 Years Old

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No pets allowed

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed

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Building Type: Mid-rise

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Beauty Services

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Exercise Programs

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Wellness Programs

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Address 0.3 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Waltham's city center to Francis Cabot Lowell Mill's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Info below is compiled from the MA Executive Office of Elder Affairs, senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Licensed beds designated for special-care services (e.g. memory or other specialized units), as reported in state licensing data.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Yes/No from payment or funding tags indicating low-income accessibility options in state disclosures—not a determination of personal eligibility.
Whether the community is disclosed as co-located or on the same campus as a nursing home in state records.
Francis Cabot Lowell Mill
IL
Waltham (Bleachery)
258
Facility 258
MA AVG 94
Rank #3 / 276
No-
93
Facility 93
MA AVG 53
Rank #24 / 490
Studio / 1 Bed--No-
Atria Merrimack Place
IL
AL
MC
RC
Newburyport
129
Facility 129
MA AVG 94
Rank #48 / 276
Yes23
56
Facility 56
MA AVG 53
Rank #226 / 490
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
26
Facility 26
MA AVG 22
Rank #78 / 181
-NoYes
AVIVA Country Club Heights
IL
AL
MC
RC
Woburn
107
Facility 107
MA AVG 94
Rank #86 / 276
Yes24
50
Facility 50
MA AVG 53
Rank #258 / 490
Traditional (83), Special Care (24)
30
Facility 30
MA AVG 22
Rank #15 / 181
ANoNo
Traditions of Dedham
IL
AL
MC
RC
Dedham
95
Facility 95
MA AVG 94
Rank #110 / 276
No14
57
Facility 57
MA AVG 53
Rank #224 / 490
Studio / Alcove / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
24
Facility 24
MA AVG 22
Rank #96 / 181
A+YesNo
Mason Wright
IL
AL
MC
Springfield (Six Corners)
90
Facility 90
MA AVG 94
Rank #125 / 276
No23
82
Facility 82
MA AVG 53
Rank #107 / 490
Traditional (67), Special Care (23)
29
Facility 29
MA AVG 22
Rank #27 / 181
-YesNo

Frequently Asked Questions about Francis Cabot Lowell Mill

What neighborhood is Francis Cabot Lowell Mill in?

Francis Cabot Lowell Mill is in the Bleachery neighborhood of Waltham.

Is Francis Cabot Lowell Mill in a walkable area?

Francis Cabot Lowell Mill has a walk score of 93. Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.

Are pets allowed at Francis Cabot Lowell Mill?

No, Francis Cabot Lowell Mill has a no-pet policy.

Are there photos of Francis Cabot Lowell Mill?

Yes — there are 7 photos of Francis Cabot Lowell Mill in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Francis Cabot Lowell Mill?

Francis Cabot Lowell Mill is located at 190 Moody St, Waltham, MA 02453.

What is the phone number of Francis Cabot Lowell Mill?

(781) 891-4108 will put you in contact with the team at Francis Cabot Lowell Mill.

Does Francis Cabot Lowell Mill provide medical or personal care assistance?

No — Francis Cabot Lowell Mill is an independent living community. Residents live on their own in private apartments with access to amenities, dining, and social activities.

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