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Best Nursing Homes in Lowell, MA

Reviewed by Dr. Jordan Weiss
Updated Dec 2025

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

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4 facilities compared · CMS & MA Dept. of Health data · Updated Apr 2026

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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
81.2%
Facility 81.2%
MA AVG 82%
Rank #40 / 65
-1%
4.27
Facility 4.27
MA AVG 3.93
Rank #18 / 64
-21%
+9%
1
Facility 1
MA AVG 1.1
21
Facility 21
MA AVG 14.0
4.2
Facility 4.2
MA AVG 7.2
1
Facility 1
MA AVG 1.8
102
-
78
Facility 78
MA AVG 54
Rank #11 / 60
Sirakov, Dimitre
$17.3M
Facility $17.3M
MA AVG $17.4M
Rank #40 / 66
$6.0M
Facility $6.0M
MA AVG $6.5M
Rank #47 / 66
34.9%
Facility 34.9%
MA AVG 43.6%
Rank #53 / 66
225508
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
95.1%
Facility 95.1%
MA AVG 82%
Rank #8 / 65
+16%
5.04
Facility 5.04
MA AVG 3.93
Rank #9 / 64
-75%
+28%
1
Facility 1
MA AVG 1.1
27
Facility 27
MA AVG 14.0
6.8
Facility 6.8
MA AVG 7.2
1
Facility 1
MA AVG 1.8
155
-
77
Facility 77
MA AVG 54
Rank #15 / 60
Thci Of Massachusetts, Llc
$32.8M
Facility $32.8M
MA AVG $17.4M
Rank #3 / 66
$12.7M
Facility $12.7M
MA AVG $6.5M
Rank #6 / 66
38.8%
Facility 38.8%
MA AVG 43.6%
Rank #38 / 66
225224
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
62.1%
Facility 62.1%
MA AVG 82%
Rank #57 / 65
-24%
3.51
Facility 3.51
MA AVG 3.93
Rank #51 / 64
-57%
-11%
4
Facility 4
MA AVG 1.1
49
Facility 49
MA AVG 14.0
12.3
Facility 12.3
MA AVG 7.2
3
Facility 3
MA AVG 1.8
81
-
74
Facility 74
MA AVG 54
Rank #19 / 60
Tessier-Efstathiou, Diane
$11.2M
Facility $11.2M
MA AVG $17.4M
Rank #56 / 66
$4.9M
Facility $4.9M
MA AVG $6.5M
Rank #54 / 66
44.1%
Facility 44.1%
MA AVG 43.6%
Rank #23 / 66
225489
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
70.7%
Facility 70.7%
MA AVG 82%
Rank #54 / 65
-14%
3.53
Facility 3.53
MA AVG 3.93
Rank #51 / 64
-22%
-10%
2
Facility 2
MA AVG 1.1
44
Facility 44
MA AVG 14.0
8.8
Facility 8.8
MA AVG 7.2
3
Facility 3
MA AVG 1.8
55
-
69
Facility 69
MA AVG 54
Rank #21 / 60
-
$6.8M
Facility $6.8M
MA AVG $17.4M
Rank #62 / 66
$3.5M
Facility $3.5M
MA AVG $6.5M
Rank #59 / 66
52.2%
Facility 52.2%
MA AVG 43.6%
Rank #13 / 66
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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.

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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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.

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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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.

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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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.

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.

Contact RegalCare at Lowell

Assisted Living Magazine Ranking Methodology

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How Assisted Living Magazine Evaluates & Scores Nursing Homes

Assisted Living Magazine ranks nursing homes using a rigorous, data-driven scoring model built specifically for skilled nursing.
Because this care level is regulated, clinical outcomes and compliance carry significantly more weight than transparency or digital presence.
Each community receives a ranking based on the factors below, weighted according to their importance in predicting resident safety, care quality, and long-term stability.

Update cadence: Reviewed quarterly, with prompt updates when new reviews, reports, or complaints are filed.

What We Prioritize Most

The largest share of every nursing home’s score — 45% of the total weighting — comes from clinical and regulatory indicators, including:

  • Overall, staffing, and inspection ratings
  • Long-stay and short-stay quality measures
  • Nurse-to-resident and staff-to-resident ratios
  • Health deficiencies and regulatory history
  • Accreditations and positive local news reporting

These factors directly reflect resident safety, care quality, and compliance.

Operational Stability & Resident Support

Another 35% of the score comes from operational and stability signals, such as:

  • Nurse hours per patient per day
  • Occupancy levels and cleanliness citations
  • Administrative stability and ownership quality
  • Readmission rates and registered-nurse turnover
Balancing Additional Factors

The remaining 20% of the score includes contextual elements such as:

  • Year built or renovated
  • Penalties, fines, and preventable readmissions
  • Revenue per bed
  • Administrator tenure

These factors help round out the overall picture but carry less weight because our methodology prioritizes clinical outcomes and regulatory consistency above all else.
The result is a clear, data-driven ranking system that elevates nursing homes delivering exceptional care and long-term resident safety.

Frequently Asked Questions

What government services provide money for senior housing?

Several government programs offer financial assistance for senior housing in various countries, focusing on the United States for a broad overview:

  • Medicaid: Medicaid is a state and federally funded program that can cover the costs of nursing home care for those who meet eligibility criteria, including income and asset limits. Some states also offer Medicaid waivers that help pay for home and community-based services to prevent or delay nursing home placement.
  • Medicare: Medicare, primarily a health insurance program for people aged 65 and over, does not cover long-term housing costs. However, it can cover short-term stays in a skilled nursing facility under specific conditions following a hospital stay.
  • Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program: This program provides housing for low-income seniors. It offers rental assistance and access to supportive services, such as cleaning, cooking, and transportation.
  • Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties: While not a direct subsidy, LIHTC encourages developers to create affordable housing. Seniors with low incomes can find reduced-rent apartments through this program.
  • State and Local Programs: Many states, counties, and cities offer their own programs to assist seniors with housing costs. These can include property tax relief programs, rental assistance programs, and programs that offer affordable senior housing options.
  • Veterans Affairs (VA): The VA offers several programs for veterans, including the Aid and Attendance benefit, which provides monthly payments to veterans who require the aid of another person, or are housebound, to help cover the cost of care in homes, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities.
  • Social Security: While Social Security primarily provides retirement income, for many seniors, these benefits are a crucial part of their budget, including housing costs.
How do you pick the homes you recommend?

Before recommending homes, we conduct a thorough evaluation on crucial factors that define a senior home such as the quality of care they provide, the reputation of the organization, and a comprehensive review of community testimonials as well. Every detail is assessed to assure that seniors are offered not just senior care options, but trustworthy homes where they can experience the care that they deserve.

Do you help families that need Medicaid?

Yes. Assisting families who need Medicaid is important to us as it plays a crucial role in offering financial support to seniors confronting economic challenges. We would like to keep essential healthcare services accessible to all community members, irrespective of one’s financial circumstances.

How much does this service cost?

We extend our services at no cost, ensuring that families and seniors can benefit from tailored assistance in their search for care and home options. Our ability to offer personalized guidance without charge to families and seniors is made possible through the support and funding from the communities with which we team up. 

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  • Finding and ranking the best nursing homes
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  • Helping seniors use medicare, medicaid, and other government programs to pay for their homes
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  • Memory care specialists
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