Best Memory Care in Lowell, MA

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 15 memory care providers in Lowell, MA using MA Executive Office of Elder Affairs data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank memory care in MA
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Avg Walk Score: 44/ 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: 116The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Lowell, MA. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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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. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing. 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.
Fairhaven Healthcare Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing
MC
HOS
NH
RC
SNF
Lowell (Pawtucketville)
169
Facility 169
MA AVG 86
Rank #9 / 227
No-
40
Facility 40
MA AVG 54
Rank #279 / 438
-
42
Facility 42
MA AVG 22
Rank #3 / 178
A+No-
Bayberry at Emerald Court
MC
AL
IL
Tewksbury
94
Facility 94
MA AVG 86
Rank #76 / 227
Yes21
26
Facility 26
MA AVG 54
Rank #329 / 438
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
20
Facility 20
MA AVG 22
Rank #107 / 178
B-NoNo
Brightview Concord River
MC
AL
Billerica
93
Facility 93
MA AVG 86
Rank #77 / 227
Yes27
13
Facility 13
MA AVG 54
Rank #399 / 438
Studio / 1 Bed
17
Facility 17
MA AVG 22
Rank #117 / 178
-YesNo
Stone Hill at Andover
MC
AL
IL
Andover
96
Facility 96
MA AVG 86
Rank #69 / 227
Yes24
69
Facility 69
MA AVG 54
Rank #159 / 438
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
7
Facility 7
MA AVG 22
Rank #168 / 178
-NoNo
Giving Tree Senior Living
MC
AL
IL
Dracut
160
Facility 160
MA AVG 86
Rank #12 / 227
Yes52
20
Facility 20
MA AVG 54
Rank #369 / 438
Studio / 1 Bed
6
Facility 6
MA AVG 22
Rank #172 / 178
-NoNo
D‘Youville Life and Wellness Community
MC
AL
HOS
IL
NH
SNF
Lowell (Pawtucketville)
208
Facility 208
MA AVG 86
Rank #5 / 227
Yes-
19
Facility 19
MA AVG 54
Rank #375 / 438
Private Rooms--No-
Bridges® by EPOCH at Westford
MC
AL
Westford
48
Facility 48
MA AVG 86
Rank #189 / 227
No48
46
Facility 46
MA AVG 54
Rank #253 / 438
Private / Companion Suite
13
Facility 13
MA AVG 22
Rank #124 / 178
-NoNo
Bridges® by Epoch at Andover
MC
AL
Andover (West Andover)
63
Facility 63
MA AVG 86
Rank #155 / 227
No63
14
Facility 14
MA AVG 54
Rank #395 / 438
Suite
8
Facility 8
MA AVG 22
Rank #163 / 178
-NoNo
ComForCare Home Care Lowell, MA
MC
HC
RC
Lowell (Highlands)
-No-
87
Facility 87
MA AVG 54
Rank #68 / 438
---No-
The Arbors at Dracut
MC
AL
IL
RC
Dracut
-No-
61
Facility 61
MA AVG 54
Rank #188 / 438
---No-

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Overview of Fairhaven Healthcare Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing

Fairhaven Healthcare Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing offers nursing home, hospice care, memory care, respite care, and skilled nursing in Lowell, MA, in the Pawtucketville neighborhood. Nursing care is available around the clock, while memory care uses a secured setting with supervision for residents at risk of wandering. Hospice care supports residents receiving end-of-life care, and respite care offers a short-term stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

Rehabilitation services include post-operative care for residents recovering after surgery. Medical programs cover respiratory care, cardiac care, diabetes management, digestive disorder management, pain management, and nutrition and hydration management, so residents with these documented needs can receive care within the nursing setting. The community may be a good fit for someone who needs supervised memory support or for a family seeking a temporary care arrangement.

Fairhaven Healthcare Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing has 169 beds, accommodating more residents and staff, with usually more programming than a smaller community. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 47 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time allocated to each resident. Payment options are Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay; Medicare can apply to short-term skilled care after a hospital stay, while Medicaid may help when savings do not cover a long stay.

Residents can use the patio as an outdoor area and choose from a dining menu with a variety of options. A Walk Score of 40 out of 100 places the area in a car-dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride, which matters for a resident who no longer drives independently.

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Overview of Bayberry at Emerald Court

Bayberry at Emerald Court 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, Bayberry offers luxury and comfortability in a resort-like setting. Exquisite residential experience is found in the beautiful amenities and services found in the community, such as spacious apartments, healthy dining experiences, and social activities.

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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

The sister community of Stone Hill at Andover, Giving Tree, also aims to transform seniors’ lives and enhance the senior living lifestyle. 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, Giving Tree 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.

Contact Giving Tree Senior Living

Overview of D‘youville Life and Wellness Community

D’Youville Life and Wellness Community proudly approaches nursing care as a person-centered service. It provides a warm and welcoming atmosphere for its residents to maintain comfort in a homey setting. With an emphasis on independent living, memory care, and long-term and short-term care, the home offers an environment where residents continuously grow as individuals in a nurturing environment that maximizes everyone’s quality of life.

D’Youville Place specializes in surgical recovery, skilled nursing, and therapeutic rehabilitation. Other community features include housekeeping, transportation, social events, recreational activities, and specialized programs.

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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 ComForCare Home Care Lowell, Ma

Located in Lowell, Massachusetts, ComForCare Home Care is a dedicated community that focuses on enhancing the lives of seniors. They offer a range of home care services, with a collaborative approach that helps craft tailored care plans that precisely meet the unique needs of each individual. Their team of dedicated caregivers stands ready to assist with daily activities, providing support ranging from a few times per week to round-the-clock care, ensuring that clients receive the level of assistance that suits their requirements. 
ComForCare Home Care is committed to making daily tasks manageable, empowering individuals to enjoy the comfort and familiarity of home with the assurance of compassionate care. As a non-medical home healthcare agency, their mission is to enable their clients to enjoy their best possible lives within the comfort of their homes. 

Contact ComForCare Home Care Lowell, MA

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 Memory Care in Lowell, MA

What is the average cost of memory care in Lowell, MA?

The average monthly cost of memory care in Lowell, MA is approximately $6,500. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.

What is the price range for memory care in Lowell, MA?

Memory care in Lowell, MA typically ranges from $5,000–$8,000 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.

What is the typical staff-to-resident ratio at memory care communities in Lowell, MA?

Memory care communities in Lowell, MA typically operate with a staff-to-resident ratio in the range of 1:5–1:8.

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.

Does Massachusetts Medicaid cover memory care?

Massachusetts Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for memory care, 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 memory care?

Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia, with secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and routines built to reduce confusion and wandering.

How many memory care communities are listed on this page?

This page features 15 memory care communities in Lowell, MA. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.