Tufts Medicine Care at Home
Hospice Home & Assisted Living · Lowell, MA

Tufts Medicine Care at Home

Hospice Home & Assisted Living · Lowell, MA

Overview of Tufts Medicine Care at Home

Based in the vibrant community of Lowell, Massachusetts, Tufts Medicine Care at Home, formerly Merrimack Valley Hospice, is a community dedicated to delivering essential home health and hospice care right where seniors call home. Their highly skilled professionals are recognized for their proficiency in delivering cutting-edge clinical and supportive services. 
At Tufts Medicine Care at Home, they ensure that seniors receive the highest quality care tailored to their unique needs and circumstances. Focusing on compassionate care, they empower seniors to receive the care they need while remaining in the comfort and familiarity of their homes and communities. Their commitment is unwavering, and they provide comprehensive care services to seniors in home and community settings.  

Walk Score
Walk Score: 57 / 100 Rank #226 / 499Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 226th out of 499 homes in Massachusetts. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Massachusetts facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Ranking totals vary by category as each rank only includes facilities that report data for that metric. Homes missing that data point aren't included in the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

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1 service
Home Care

Amenities & Lifestyle

Specific ProgramsAll care options, Symptom checker, Find a Doctor, Find a Location, Find a Service + Treatment, Find an Urgent Care, Find a Clinical Trial, Adult services + treatments, Pediatric services + treatments, All services + treatments, Heart Care, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Cancer Care, Primary Care, OBGYN Care, Gastroenterology, Urgent Care, Emergency Medicine
Religious ServicesYes
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Address 2.2 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Lowell's city center to Tufts Medicine Care at Home's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 8.5 miles to nearest hospital (Merrimack Health Lawrence Hospital)

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Hospice Home in Massachusetts

Tufts Medicine Care at Home is located in Lowell, Massachusetts.
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Home Care Program

MassHealth Home Care

Age 60+
General Massachusetts resident, at risk of nursing home placement.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,500/month individual, varies by region
Asset Limits $2,000 individual, excludes home, car
MA

Coordinated through Aging Services Access Points (ASAPs); high demand in urban areas.

Benefits
In-home care (3-5 hours/day) Homemaker services Respite care (up to 14 days/year) Adult day care (~$75/day)

Frail Elder Waiver

Massachusetts Medicaid FE Waiver

Age 65+
General Massachusetts resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
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Requires clinical eligibility determination.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite care (240 hours/year) Adult day care (~$75/day) Home health services

Senior Care Options (SCO)

Massachusetts Senior Care Options

Age 65+
General Massachusetts resident, eligible for MassHealth (Medicare optional), nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual); QIT allowed.
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home up to $713,000, car).
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Not available in Dukes/Nantucket Counties; multiple SCO providers (e.g., CCA, Tufts).

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Respite (240 hours/year) Adult

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Massachusetts Medicare Savings Program (MassHealth Buy-In)

Age 65+ or disabled
General Massachusetts resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
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Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Massachusetts NFCSP Respite Care

Age
General Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Massachusetts resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
Income Limits (2025) Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.
Asset Limits Not assessed; need-based.
MA

27 ASAPs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.

Benefits
Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Caregiver training Supplies (~$500/year)

Prescription Advantage

Massachusetts Prescription Advantage

Age 65+ or disabled
General Massachusetts resident, enrolled in Medicare Part D (or ineligible for Medicare).
Income Limits (2025) No strict limit; copays vary by income ~$24,980-$75,000/year individual
Asset Limits Not assessed.
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Supplements Medicare Part D; no enrollment fee for low-income.

Benefits
Covers prescription copays ($5-$40/drug) Fills coverage gaps Catastrophic cost protection ($4,000+ covered)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Massachusetts VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General Massachusetts resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
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High veteran demand statewide.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Frequently Asked Questions about Tufts Medicine Care at Home

What neighborhood is Tufts Medicine Care at Home in?

Tufts Medicine Care at Home is in the South Lowell neighborhood.

Is Tufts Medicine Care at Home in a walkable area?

Tufts Medicine Care at Home has a walk score of 57. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

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What is the phone number of Tufts Medicine Care at Home?

(206) 242-7000 will put you in contact with the team at Tufts Medicine Care at Home.

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