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Best Memory Care in Lowell, MA

Reviewed by Dr. Jordan Weiss
Updated Apr 2026
We analyzed 6 homes in Lowell, MA

Sources: CMS Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and Massachusetts Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care.

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Avg. Monthly cost: $6,500
National average: $5,600
Monthly cost range: $5,000–$8,000
National average: $3,400 – $8,200
Avg. Staff-to-Resident ratio: 1:5–1:8
National average: 1:6

Compare Memory Care around Lowell

The information below is reported by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs and Department of Public Health.

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Brightview Concord River
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Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

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Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Billerica (Concord Road)
93No27 13 Studio / 1 Bed17YesNo
Bridges® by Epoch at Andover
MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Andover (West Andover)
63No63 14 Suite19NoNo
Bridges® by EPOCH at Westford
MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Westford
48No48 46 Private / Companion Suite19NoNo
Bayberry at Emerald Court
MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Lowell
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Blaire House of Tewksbury Assisted Living
MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Lowell
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The Arbors at Dracut
MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Lowell
-No- 61 --No-
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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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed

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Building Type: 2-story

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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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Housing Options: Suite

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Building Type: Two-story

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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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Housing Options: Private / Companion Suite

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Building Type: Single-story

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Overview of The Arbors at Dracut

The Arbors at Dracut is one of the most affordable and trusted assisted living homes for seniors near Lowell. Residents of the community are encouraged to have a strong sense of freedom with no shame of being able to receive additional assistance; they can expect a balanced lifestyle of comfort and calmness to be met with full support.
Residents can live a fulfilling everyday life through the community’s extensive services. Their amenities and services include laundry, transportation, healthy and savory home-cooked meals, social activities, and fitness activities.

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Overview of Blaire House of Tewksbury Assisted Living

Blaire House of Tewksbury is one of the city’s trusted assisted living homes, offering memory care, and skilled nursing services. The assisted living community boasts an exquisite environment that provides personalized care to its residents. With the priority of providing compassionate and professional care, the staff ensures that its residents are treated with dignity in the home-like setting. Blaire House ensures that residents get the best of a vibrant lifestyle that leads to achieving the needs of its individuals while enjoying their independence.
The community offers enriching activities and programs that promote a continuum of growth and meaningful experiences that cultivate their golden years; outings and activities to stimulate their mental, physical, and emotional wellness; and specialized programs to meet the specific needs of each resident.

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Overview of Bayberry at Emerald Court

Bayberry at Emerald Court is a charming and idyllic community nestled in a warm and welcoming neighborhood. This picturesque haven caters to seniors in their golden years, offering a seamless blend of independent living, assisted living for seniors, and memory care living. Here, residents can relish in the beauty of their surroundings while enjoying the comforts of a caring community.
The community takes pride in providing delectable cuisine, ensuring that every meal is a delightful experience. Residents are offered a wealth of opportunities to connect, participate, and thrive. The community provides meticulously maintained and inviting spaces where residents can gather, socialize, and create lasting memories. From engaging activities to thoughtfully designed programs, there is something for everyone to enjoy. To ensure the well-being of residents, Bayberry at Emerald Court offers a range of essential services. These include medication management, incontinence care schedules, reliable transportation, and an emergency response system. Whether residents choose the independent living floor plans, the assisted living, or the memory care, they can rest assured that their needs will be attentively met.

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Ranking Methodology

How we rank these memory care communities

Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.

Public data 6 weighted categories Updated quarterly
Full methodology

Weighting overview

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

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

Includes Occupancy Rate Bed Options
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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.

How many licensed memory care communities are there in Lowell, MA?

According to state licensing records, there are approximately 1+ (D’Youville Senior Care) licensed memory care communities in Lowell, MA.

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.