The Arbors at Dracut
Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Lowell, MA

The Arbors at Dracut

Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Lowell, MA

Overview of The Arbors at Dracut

Here on offer are two main care types under one roof in the Lowell area: assisted living and memory care. The Arbors at Dracut operates on a 24-hour staffing model with nursing staff present seven days a week and emergency call systems in place. Respite care and home care are both also available. The Walk Score is 61, which puts this address in moderately walkable territory for northeastern Massachusetts.

The dining setup is restaurant-style with chef-prepared meals daily. Named programs include recreational and educational activities, medication management services, and a veterans services program. Salon and barber services, transportation, and housekeeping round out the on-site offerings.

The facility is not currently listed as a CMS-certified provider of Medicare or Medicaid. In Massachusetts, memory care and assisted living communities operate under the oversight of the Executive Office of Elder Affairs and the Department of Public Health, separate from the federal CMS certification framework. Private pay is the operative funding model here.

For families navigating memory care or assisted living placement in the Lowell-Dracut corridor, this is a licensed, staffed community with structured programming and a defined service stack. The funding constraint is private pay, and that is the central planning variable.

(978) 315-6107
Walk Score
Walk Score: 61 / 100 Rank #212 / 499Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 212th 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.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.

About this community

Safety & Compliance

Emergency SystemsYes
Safety FeaturesEmergency call systems, 24/7 staffing, Nursing staff available seven days a week

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

1 service
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Services

1 service
Home Care

Amenities & Lifestyle

Salon
Barber
Transportation
Housekeeping
Dining Services
ActivitiesThe community offers a variety of recreational programs, educational activities, and social events to keep residents engaged and active.
Wellness ProgramWellness and daily assistance are thoughtfully woven into community life.
Specific ProgramsRecreational programs, Educational programs, Medication management services, Veterans services

Dining & Nutrition

Food DescriptionThe dining services include chef-prepared meals served daily in a restaurant-style setting, with options for room service and anytime dining from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at certain locations.

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Massachusetts

The Arbors at Dracut 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)

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The Arbors at Dracut
AL

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IL

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RC

Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision.

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Frequently Asked Questions about The Arbors at Dracut

Is The Arbors at Dracut in a walkable area?

The Arbors at Dracut has a walk score of 61. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

Are there photos of The Arbors at Dracut?

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What is the phone number of The Arbors at Dracut?

(978) 315-6107 will put you in contact with the team at The Arbors at Dracut.

Is The Arbors at Dracut Medicare or Medicaid certified?

The Arbors at Dracut is not currently listed as a CMS-certified provider of Medicare or Medicaid.

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