Best Assisted Living in Lowell, MA

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 13 assisted living communities in Lowell, MA using MA Executive Office of Elder Affairs data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank assisted living in MA
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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. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. 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. 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.
Bayberry at Emerald Court
AL
IL
MC
Tewksbury
94
Facility 94
MA AVG 81
Rank #51 / 176
Yes 21
26
Facility 26
MA AVG 45
Rank #164 / 244
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
20
Facility 20
MA AVG 22
Rank #97 / 153
B- No No
The Atrium At Drum Hill
AL
North Chelmsford
44
Facility 44
MA AVG 81
Rank #156 / 176
Yes 44
46
Facility 46
MA AVG 45
Rank #113 / 244
Studio
28
Facility 28
MA AVG 22
Rank #47 / 153
A No No
Brightview Concord River
AL
MC
Billerica
93
Facility 93
MA AVG 81
Rank #52 / 176
Yes 27
13
Facility 13
MA AVG 45
Rank #216 / 244
Studio / 1 Bed
17
Facility 17
MA AVG 22
Rank #106 / 153
- Yes No
Stone Hill at Andover
AL
IL
MC
Andover
96
Facility 96
MA AVG 81
Rank #44 / 176
Yes 24
69
Facility 69
MA AVG 45
Rank #54 / 244
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
7
Facility 7
MA AVG 22
Rank #147 / 153
- No No
Giving Tree Senior Living
AL
IL
MC
Dracut
160
Facility 160
MA AVG 81
Rank #4 / 176
Yes 52
20
Facility 20
MA AVG 45
Rank #192 / 244
Studio / 1 Bed
6
Facility 6
MA AVG 22
Rank #150 / 153
- No No
D‘Youville Life and Wellness Community
AL
HOS
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Lowell (Pawtucketville)
208
Facility 208
MA AVG 81
Rank #2 / 176
Yes -
19
Facility 19
MA AVG 45
Rank #197 / 244
Private Rooms - - No -
Bridges® by EPOCH at Westford
AL
MC
Westford
48
Facility 48
MA AVG 81
Rank #151 / 176
No 48
46
Facility 46
MA AVG 45
Rank #113 / 244
Private / Companion Suite
13
Facility 13
MA AVG 22
Rank #110 / 153
- No No
Bridges® by Epoch at Andover
AL
MC
Andover (West Andover)
63
Facility 63
MA AVG 81
Rank #124 / 176
No 63
14
Facility 14
MA AVG 45
Rank #212 / 244
Suite
8
Facility 8
MA AVG 22
Rank #142 / 153
- No No
Horn Home for the Aged
AL
HOS
IL
Lowell (Highlands)
- No -
86
Facility 86
MA AVG 45
Rank #22 / 244
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms - - No -
The Arbors at Dracut
AL
IL
MC
RC
Dracut
- No -
61
Facility 61
MA AVG 45
Rank #71 / 244
- - - 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 13 analyzed for Lowell. See how we rank facilities

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Overview of Bayberry at Emerald Court

Bayberry at Emerald Court offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Tewksbury, MA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks, while independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

The range of care levels can matter over time. A resident whose needs grow may be able to move between care levels without leaving the community. The community has 94 beds and offers studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom housing. A studio provides one private space, while a two-bedroom layout can suit a couple moving together. Pets are allowed, so a resident can bring a pet when moving to the community.

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Overview of The Atrium at Drum Hill

One care type is named at The Atrium at Drum Hill in North Chelmsford, MA, and that is assisted living. The building has 44 beds and opened in 1998. Studios are the living arrangement, and residents are helped with the tasks of the day.

It is a single-story building, and it is wheelchair accessible. A spa and religious services are both on site. Walk Score comes through at 46 here, in the car-dependent range.

A pet can come along when a resident moves in. For someone set on assisted living in a studio with an animal for company, that combination is what makes the place a fit.

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Overview of Brightview Concord River

Brightview Concord River undoubtedly provides the highest care for assisted living and memory care residents. Management makes it a point that seniors are given the freedom and choice given to each resident and ensures that they attend to the unique needs of each individual with kindness and compassion. The retirement community strives to satisfy the holistic wellness of its residents in a cozy, nurturing, and fun-filled environment.

Brightview Concord’s residential lifestyle encourages its seniors to live a fulfilling everyday life through the community’s extensive services. Some all-inclusive features include ALDs, medication management, specialized memory care programs, housekeeping, and laundry services tailored to their unique needs. Other amenities include a library, full baths, a cafe, a fitness center, and a multi-purpose room– to name a few of what the home offers.

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Overview of Stone Hill at Andover

Stone Hill at Andover aims to transform lives and make them better. Management and staff strive to create a sense of community and belonging where everyone is welcome and included, and the facility maintains top-notch quality. When setting the standard for quality care and going above and beyond to meet the needs of seniors, the retirement home is the place perfect for independent living, assisted living, and memory care.

As a member of the Northbridge community, Stone Hill at Andover offers luxury and comfortability in a resort-like setting. Exquisite residential experience is found in the beautiful amenities and services found in the community– maintained spacious apartments, healthy dining experience, and social activities.

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Overview of Giving Tree Senior Living

Giving Tree Senior Living works from Dracut, MA, with memory care, independent living, and assisted living on its list. Independent living residents have a private studio or one-bedroom home and community services, but help with daily tasks isn’t included. Assisted living turns bathing, dressing, medication management, and other everyday tasks into a staff job.

Memory care, for its part, is a secured, staffed setting meant for people who may be at risk of wandering. With three levels in one community, growing needs can be met without relocating.

The community holds 160 beds in studio and one-bedroom units. Pets are welcome, and meals are served restaurant-style, which works for someone who wants a private place to live, a companion animal, and company at the table.

Respite Stay is the program for a short visit while the family member who handles caregiving is traveling or healing. Element Care (PACE Program) is also on the program list.

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Overview of D‘youville Life and Wellness Community

D’youville Life and Wellness Community offers nursing home, assisted living, hospice care, independent living, memory care, and skilled nursing in Lowell, MA. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks while a resident keeps a private living space, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Independent living supports private living without daily care. Nursing home and skilled nursing provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while hospice care supports residents with life-limiting illness.

The range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since moving to another level of care can happen within the same community. D’youville Life and Wellness Community opened in 1960. With 208 beds, it is a larger community with more residents and staff and usually more programming.

Private rooms give each resident a single private space rather than shared accommodation. Short-stay rehabilitation is available for a temporary recovery period, and the community has an Alzheimer’s Special Care program. Pets are allowed, so residents who have pets can consider keeping their companions with them.

Total nurse staffing is 3h 54m per resident each day, representing the daily hands-on nurse time allocated per resident. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted. Medicaid may help when a family’s savings do not cover a long stay, Medicare can cover short-term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long-term residence, and private pay allows payment from personal funds.

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Overview of Bridges® by Epoch at Westford

Settled in the peaceful neighborhood of Westford, MA, Bridges® by Epoch at Westford is a reliable senior living community that specializes in assisted living and memory care. The community boasts a fantastic team of well-trained professionals who deliver compassionate senior care tailored to residents’ individual needs and care goals. Utilizing a person-centered approach to care, the community complements their services with senior-friendly technologies, including various telehealth services.

A life-enrichment team carefully curates an array of dementia-friendly activities that focus on residents’ abilities and interests, including sensory therapies. Mealtimes are enjoyable and filled with chef-prepared meals that are both delicious and healthy, with accommodations to special dietary requirements. Offering a collaborative approach to care, a dependable care team and vibrant programming, the community warrants a fulfilling living experience.

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Overview of Bridges® by Epoch at Andover

Set in Andover, MA, Bridges® by Epoch at Andover is a compassionate senior living community, offering assisted living and memory care services. The community guarantees each resident is provided with the care that matches their needs with the help of a dependable care team that curates care plans that align with residents’ individual needs. Care provision is also made easy with senior-friendly technology that helps the care team provide the very best care and support for those with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of memory loss.

Residents also enjoy dementia-friendly life enrichment programs, including exercise, cultural and travel programs, trivia and games, spiritual videos and more for a fulfilling and stimulating lifestyle. The community also features chef-prepared dining with a healthy and delicious selection of meals that are carefully curated to accommodate the residents’ specific dietary needs and preferences. Here, residents are guaranteed to live their best lives despite their afflictions with all the support they need.

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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.

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Overview of The Arbors at Dracut

The Arbors at Dracut offers a mix of independent living, assisted living, memory care, and temporary respite stays in Lowell, Massachusetts. On-site staff members maintain a 24-hour support model. Dedicated nursing presence is available seven days a week to handle routine clinical supervision and medication management. The community does not hold certification for federal Medicare or state Medicaid programs, so residents and families handle care expenses through standard private-pay structures.

The community features chef-prepared meals served restaurant-style. Flexible dining hours run from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. alongside room service options. Daily amenities include housekeeping, scheduled transportation, salon services, and specialized veteran outreach initiatives. State oversight files from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs indicate that the community’s direct nursing citations-per-inspection rate is zero.

The surrounding Lowell neighborhood holds a walkability score of 61 out of 100, which means the area is moderately walkable. Visiting families and staff can easily manage some local tasks and neighborhood shopping trips on foot, though a vehicle remains useful for longer commutes across Middlesex County.

Interested families evaluating regional memory care or multi-level retirement setups can contact the marketing department at The Arbors at Dracut directly to verify current monthly studio rates, check floor plan availability, or coordinate a property tour.

Contact The Arbors at Dracut

Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Lowell, MA

What is the average cost of assisted living in Lowell, MA?

The average monthly cost of assisted living in Lowell, MA is approximately $6,800. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.

What is the price range for assisted living in Lowell, MA?

Assisted living in Lowell, MA typically ranges from $6,300–$8,900 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.

What is the typical staff-to-resident ratio at assisted living facilities in Lowell, MA?

Assisted living facilities in Lowell, MA typically operate with a staff-to-resident ratio in the range of 1:6 to 1:12.

What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in Massachusetts?

Assisted living in Massachusetts supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Massachusetts?

Assisted living in Massachusetts is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does Massachusetts Medicaid cover assisted living?

Massachusetts Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for assisted living, but most states (including Massachusetts) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.

What is assisted living?

Assisted living combines private or semi-private apartments with help on activities of daily living (meals, bathing, dressing, medication management) and a social calendar — for residents who need some support but do not need 24/7 medical care.

Assisted Living in Lowell at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 42/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Lowell, MA. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 101The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Lowell, MA. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90