Horn Home for the Aged
Assisted Living, Hospice Care & Independent Living · Lowell, MA

Horn Home for the Aged

Assisted Living, Hospice Care & Independent Living · Lowell, MA

Overview of Horn Home for the Aged

Horn Home for the Aged in Lowell, MA, offers assisted living, hospice care, and independent living. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks, while independent living is for residents who do not need daily care. Hospice care supports residents receiving end of life care. Having these care types in one community may suit someone whose needs change from independent living to assisted living or who later needs hospice care.

Private rooms and rooms shared with another resident are available, so a resident can have a room alone or share with someone else. Horn Home for the Aged is in the Highlands neighborhood and has a Walk Score of 86. The area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot and independent outings still possible for a resident who no longer drives.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Walk Score Info Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk. Rank #22 / 243Walk Score — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 22nd out of 243 assisted living communities 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 compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Massachusetts that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
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Room Accommodations

Building TypeSingle-story
Room Types
Private Rooms Semi-Private Rooms

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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-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our 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. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
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.
Stone Hill at Andover
AL
IL
MC
Andover
96
Facility 96
MA AVG 81
Rank #44 / 175
Yes24
69
Facility 69
MA AVG 45
Rank #54 / 243
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
7
Facility 7
MA AVG 22
Rank #146 / 152
-NoNo
Bayberry at Emerald Court
AL
IL
MC
Tewksbury
94
Facility 94
MA AVG 81
Rank #51 / 175
Yes21
26
Facility 26
MA AVG 45
Rank #163 / 243
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
20
Facility 20
MA AVG 22
Rank #96 / 152
B-NoNo
Brightview Concord River
AL
MC
Billerica
93
Facility 93
MA AVG 81
Rank #52 / 175
Yes27
13
Facility 13
MA AVG 45
Rank #215 / 243
Studio / 1 Bed
17
Facility 17
MA AVG 22
Rank #105 / 152
-YesNo
The Atrium At Drum Hill
AL
North Chelmsford
44
Facility 44
MA AVG 81
Rank #155 / 175
Yes44
46
Facility 46
MA AVG 45
Rank #112 / 243
Studio
28
Facility 28
MA AVG 22
Rank #47 / 152
ANoNo
Horn Home for the Aged
AL
HOS
IL
Lowell (Highlands)-No-
86
Facility 86
MA AVG 45
Rank #22 / 243
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms--No-

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other MA assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Massachusetts

Horn Home for the Aged is located in Lowell, Massachusetts.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in 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).
MA

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).
MA

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).
MA

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.
MA

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
MA

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 Horn Home for the Aged

What neighborhood is Horn Home for the Aged in?

Horn Home for the Aged is in the Highlands neighborhood of Lowell.

Is Horn Home for the Aged in a walkable area?

Horn Home for the Aged has a walk score of 86. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

Are pets allowed at Horn Home for the Aged?

No, Horn Home for the Aged has a no-pet policy.

Are there photos of Horn Home for the Aged?

Yes — there are 3 photos of Horn Home for the Aged in the photo gallery on this page.

What levels of care does Horn Home for the Aged provide?

Horn Home for the Aged offers Assisted Living, Hospice Care & Independent Living.

What is the address of Horn Home for the Aged?

Horn Home for the Aged is located at 98 Smith St, Lowell, MA 01851.

What is the phone number of Horn Home for the Aged?

(978) 452-9571 will put you in contact with the team at Horn Home for the Aged.

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