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Best Nursing Homes in Lowell, MA

Reviewed by Dr. Jordan Weiss
Updated Dec 2025
We analyzed 7 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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The information below is reported by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs and Department of Public Health.

7 facilities compared · CMS & MA Dept. of Health data

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Palm Center
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

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.

Chelmsford (North Chelmsford)
119
Facility 119
MA AVG 116
Rank #65 / 279
81.2%
Facility 81.2%
MA AVG 82%
Rank #55 / 92
-1%
4.27
Facility 4.27
MA AVG 3.93
Rank #19 / 89
+44%+9%
$8.6k
Facility $8.6k
MA AVG $76.6k
Rank #42 / 90
21
Facility 21
MA AVG 32.7
Rank #30 / 89
4.2
Facility 4.2
MA AVG 7.2
Rank #21 / 89
1
Facility 1
MA AVG 1.8
102-
78
Facility 78
MA AVG 48
Rank #133 / 499
Dimitre Sirakov
$17.6M
Facility $17.6M
MA AVG $17.4M
Rank #57 / 92
$8.6M
Facility $8.6M
MA AVG $6.5M
Rank #61 / 92
48.6%
Facility 48.6%
MA AVG 43.6%
Rank #52 / 92
225508
D‘Youville Life and Wellness Community
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

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.

HC

Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

Lowell (Pawtucketville)
208
Facility 208
MA AVG 116
Rank #6 / 279
95.2%
Facility 95.2%
MA AVG 82%
Rank #11 / 92
+16%
3.68
Facility 3.68
MA AVG 3.93
Rank #55 / 89
-44%-6%
$20.3k
Facility $20.3k
MA AVG $76.6k
Rank #58 / 90
29
Facility 29
MA AVG 32.7
Rank #50 / 89
5.8
Facility 5.8
MA AVG 7.2
Rank #43 / 89
1
Facility 1
MA AVG 1.8
201-
19
Facility 19
MA AVG 48
Rank #426 / 499
D'youville Leadership Solutions, Inc
$33.3M
Facility $33.3M
MA AVG $17.4M
Rank #9 / 92
$19.7M
Facility $19.7M
MA AVG $6.5M
Rank #6 / 92
59.2%
Facility 59.2%
MA AVG 43.6%
Rank #18 / 92
225515
CareOne at Lowell
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

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 (Centralville)
160
Facility 160
MA AVG 116
Rank #19 / 279
95.1%
Facility 95.1%
MA AVG 82%
Rank #12 / 92
+16%
5.04
Facility 5.04
MA AVG 3.93
Rank #9 / 89
-75%+28%
$19.1k
Facility $19.1k
MA AVG $76.6k
Rank #56 / 90
27
Facility 27
MA AVG 32.7
Rank #45 / 89
6.8
Facility 6.8
MA AVG 7.2
Rank #53 / 89
1
Facility 1
MA AVG 1.8
155-
77
Facility 77
MA AVG 48
Rank #141 / 499
Thci Of Massachusetts, LLC
$33.0M
Facility $33.0M
MA AVG $17.4M
Rank #10 / 92
$15.1M
Facility $15.1M
MA AVG $6.5M
Rank #10 / 92
45.8%
Facility 45.8%
MA AVG 43.6%
Rank #63 / 92
225224
Fairhaven Healthcare Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

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 (Pawtucketville)
169
Facility 169
MA AVG 116
Rank #12 / 279
61.4%
Facility 61.4%
MA AVG 82%
Rank #82 / 92
-25%
4.23
Facility 4.23
MA AVG 3.93
Rank #23 / 89
-42%+8%
$15.0k
Facility $15.0k
MA AVG $76.6k
Rank #51 / 90
41
Facility 41
MA AVG 32.7
Rank #67 / 89
6.8
Facility 6.8
MA AVG 7.2
Rank #53 / 89
1
Facility 1
MA AVG 1.8
116A+
40
Facility 40
MA AVG 48
Rank #313 / 499
Michael Takesian
$13.1M
Facility $13.1M
MA AVG $17.4M
Rank #70 / 92
$7.4M
Facility $7.4M
MA AVG $6.5M
Rank #68 / 92
56.6%
Facility 56.6%
MA AVG 43.6%
Rank #22 / 92
225458
Belvidere Healthcare Center
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

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 (Belvidere)
111
Facility 111
MA AVG 116
Rank #77 / 279
62.1%
Facility 62.1%
MA AVG 82%
Rank #80 / 92
-24%
3.51
Facility 3.51
MA AVG 3.93
Rank #69 / 89
-77%-11%
$47.9k
Facility $47.9k
MA AVG $76.6k
Rank #74 / 90
49
Facility 49
MA AVG 32.7
Rank #77 / 89
12.3
Facility 12.3
MA AVG 7.2
Rank #83 / 89
3
Facility 3
MA AVG 1.8
81-
74
Facility 74
MA AVG 48
Rank #152 / 499
Diane Tessier-Efstathiou
$11.3M
Facility $11.3M
MA AVG $17.4M
Rank #81 / 92
$5.7M
Facility $5.7M
MA AVG $6.5M
Rank #82 / 92
50.6%
Facility 50.6%
MA AVG 43.6%
Rank #41 / 92
225489
Northwood Rehabilitation & Health Care Center
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

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 (Pawtucketville)
123
Facility 123
MA AVG 116
Rank #51 / 279
90.9%
Facility 90.9%
MA AVG 82%
Rank #29 / 92
+11%
2.91
Facility 2.91
MA AVG 3.93
Rank #88 / 89
-27%-26%
$165.8k
Facility $165.8k
MA AVG $76.6k
Rank #85 / 90
56
Facility 56
MA AVG 32.7
Rank #82 / 89
11.2
Facility 11.2
MA AVG 7.2
Rank #81 / 89
7
Facility 7
MA AVG 1.8
117-
21
Facility 21
MA AVG 48
Rank #412 / 499
-
$27.2M
Facility $27.2M
MA AVG $17.4M
Rank #21 / 92
$11.2M
Facility $11.2M
MA AVG $6.5M
Rank #37 / 92
41.3%
Facility 41.3%
MA AVG 43.6%
Rank #76 / 92
225298
RegalCare at Lowell
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

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 (Highlands)
90
Facility 90
MA AVG 116
Rank #126 / 279
70.7%
Facility 70.7%
MA AVG 82%
Rank #73 / 92
-14%
3.53
Facility 3.53
MA AVG 3.93
Rank #69 / 89
-15%-10%
$106.7k
Facility $106.7k
MA AVG $76.6k
Rank #80 / 90
44
Facility 44
MA AVG 32.7
Rank #73 / 89
8.8
Facility 8.8
MA AVG 7.2
Rank #69 / 89
3
Facility 3
MA AVG 1.8
55-
69
Facility 69
MA AVG 48
Rank #177 / 499
-
$6.8M
Facility $6.8M
MA AVG $17.4M
Rank #90 / 92
$5.4M
Facility $5.4M
MA AVG $6.5M
Rank #84 / 92
79.3%
Facility 79.3%
MA AVG 43.6%
Rank #3 / 92
225511
Overview of Palm Center

Palm Center is a nursing home ideal for residents who seek to relax and recover. Specializing in short-term rehabilitation and long-term care, the multi-awarded community provides professional and compassionate service for its residents. The nursing home cultivates the holistic needs of its residents in a home-like setting.
The services are multidisciplinary for both skilled nursing and rehabilitation– focusing on post-surgical care, on-site therapy (physical, occupational, speech), strength conditioning, mobility improvement; colostomy care, dementia care, pain management, wound care; and medical professionals are on-call– medical directors, nurse practitioners, and physicians.

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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.

Contact D‘Youville Life and Wellness Community

Overview of Careone at Lowell

Careone at Lowell prides itself on achieving a safe and secure community for residents to experience rejuvenation and recovery in a nurturing home. Residents from different living options offer personalized care that allows them to receive the necessary care while promoting an active lifestyle. The results-driven community ensures only the best approach to senior recovery; they have been one of the city’s trusted and affordable nursing homes with independent living, assisted living, and memory care homes.
CareOne specializes in post-hospital rehabilitation, other services include therapy (speech, occupational, physical), blood transfusions, respiratory care, post-stroke rehabilitation, diabetes management, and advanced wound care.

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Overview of Fairhaven Healthcare Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing

Fairhaven Healthcare Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing boasts its services are delivered with only the best in its class brought by its premier level of care entrusted to residents. The nursing home boasts its innovative and modern approach to senior care; they have ensured that they provide a spectrum of care as they understand the unique needs of each individual. Fairhaven Healthcare has undoubtedly raised the standard for rehabilitative care.
The nursing home is focused on conducting results-driven programs with cutting-edge technologies that specifically cater to the varying needs of the residents. Specializing in an advanced level of recovery found in their short-term and long-term services that care for stroke recovery, tube feeding, digestive disorder management, diabetes management, wound care, cardiac care, and hospice care.

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Overview of Belvidere Healthcare Center

Belvidere Healthcare Center is one of Lowell’s trusted nursing homes. The home consists of professional staff committed to providing seniors with a safe and comfortable environment. With its professional approach, the nursing home aims to change the meaning of skilled nursing and rehabilitation for seniors through the exceptional care delivered by the compassionate staff. Belvidere successfully recreates the importance of recovery and has been more than welcome to have residents relax and recover.
The nursing home’s centers of excellence include short-term rehabilitation, long-term skilled nursing, and respite care. Its nursing includes stroke recovery, IV therapy, pain management, specialized therapy programs, and diabetic care.

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Overview of Northwood Rehabilitation & Health Care Center

As a member of the Athena Health Care Systems, Northwood Rehabilitation and Health Care focuses on skilled nursing and short-term care for seniors in Lowell. The nursing home is composed of a professional care staff who brings not only excellence to the recovery of every senior; residents can genuinely feel the high-end quality of care in a nurturing environment.
Expect nothing but quality regarding Northwood service: 24/7 skilled nursing with specialized therapy programs, post-hospital care, hospice care, home health care, assisted living, and memory care services. Comprehensive services include behavioral management, wound care, tracheostomy care, respiratory treatments, etc.

Contact Northwood Rehabilitation & Health Care Center

Overview of Regalcare at Lowell

Regalcare at Lowell strongly promotes independence that allows a reinvention of oneself in a person-centered community– especially as a community that strives for hope and renewal. The nursing home aims to change the meaning of skilled nursing and rehabilitation for seniors through the exceptional care delivered by its patient-friendly staff to offer the best care possible for its residents. RegalCare is one of the only few that follow a philosophy of putting its residents first for a thriving and fulfilling life during their recovery period.
The upscale nursing homes provide state-of-the-art features that cater to short-term or long-term residents; they are also guaranteed to feel comfortable and know that they belong in a home that offers 24-hour nursing care with inpatient and outpatient care in a resort-like community with the utmost hospitality.

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Ranking Methodology

How we rank these nursing homes

Every nursing home above is evaluated across five weighted categories using CMS data including Care Compare, Payroll-Based Journal, and Medicare Cost Reports.

  • CMS data
  • 5 weighted categories
  • Updated quarterly
Full methodology

Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Care Quality
  • 20%
    Staffing
  • 20%
    Regulatory
  • 20%
    Operational
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Care Quality 35%

The largest single share of every ranking. CMS star ratings and quality measures that reflect actual care delivered to residents.

  • Includes
  • Overall Rating
  • Health Inspection
  • QM Rating
  • Long-Stay QM
  • Short-Stay QM
02

Staffing Adequacy 20%

The strongest predictor of resident outcomes. Volume and stability of nursing care, drawn from CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

  • Includes
  • Nurse Hrs/Res/Day
  • RN vs State
  • Total Nurse Staff Hrs vs State
  • RN Turnover
03

Regulatory & Safety Record 20%

Inspection patterns that star ratings can mask. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • Citations
  • Citations/Inspection
  • Severe Citations
  • Fines
  • Accreditations
04

Operational & Financial Stability 20%

Stable operations and sound finances are leading indicators of consistent care over time.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy vs State
  • Avg Length of Stay
  • Revenue
  • Payroll %
  • Years in Operation
  • Admin Tenure
05

Environment & Accessibility 5%

Context that matters to families but doesn't directly measure clinical care. Weighted lower for nursing homes than for assisted or independent living.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • BBB Rating
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Frequently Asked Questions about Nursing Homes in Lowell, MA

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 nursing home care?

Yes — Massachusetts Medicaid covers nursing home care for residents who meet income, asset, and medical-need eligibility requirements. Most CMS-certified nursing homes accept Medicaid as a primary payer once long-term-care eligibility is established.

What is nursing home care?

Nursing homes (also called skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses, rehabilitation services, and long-term custodial care for residents with significant health or functional needs.

How many nursing homes are listed on this page?

This page features 7 nursing homes in Lowell, MA. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right nursing home in Lowell, MA?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Lowell, MA, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting nursing homes in Lowell, MA?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.