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10 Best Nursing Homes in South Lowell, MA

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We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Brighton, Allston and Fenway.
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At Willow Manor, a Genesis HealthCare facility, we offer our patients and residents outstanding care, delivered by highly skilled practitioners in a warm and comfortable setting. Our Quality Healthcare Units provide skilled nursing, medical and rehabilitative care for patients and residents....
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At Palm Manor, a Genesis HealthCare facility, we offer our patients and residents outstanding care, delivered by highly skilled practitioners in a warm and comfortable setting. Our Quality Healthcare Units provide skilled nursing, medical and rehabilitative care for patients and residents....
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Provides: Nursing Homes
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
At Heritage Manor, a Genesis HealthCare facility, we offer our patients and residents outstanding care, delivered by highly skilled practitioners in a warm and comfortable setting. Our Quality Healthcare Units provide skilled nursing, medical and rehabilitative care for patients and residents....
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
At SunBridge Care Center - Glenwood, we are dedicated to delivering quality healthcare service to every person entrusted to our care. Our 101-bed facility offers the Lowell community skilled nursing and rehabilitation therapy services for people with psychiatric disorders. We pride ourselves on...
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SunBridge Care & Rehabilitation - Colonial Heights has been serving our community with skilled nursing and rehabilitation therapy services for more than 30 years. We are dedicated to providing quality healthcare and personal attention to every resident and patient entrusted to us. Our...
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
At Academy Manor, a Genesis HealthCare facility, we offer our patients and residents outstanding care, delivered by highly skilled practitioners in a warm and comfortable setting. Our Quality Healthcare Units provide skilled nursing, medical and rehabilitative care for patients and residents....
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
At SunBridge Care and Rehabilitation - Broadway, we are dedicated to delivering quality individual service to every person entrusted to our care. Part of the community for almost 40 years, our 52-bed facility provides skilled nursing and rehabilitation therapy to adults of all ages who need...
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SunBridge Care and Rehabilitation for North Reading offers skilled nursing and rehabilitation therapy services to residents and patients of all ages and acuity levels. We offer a range of professional healthcare services. Our fully refurbished 113-bed facility offers a warm, homelike environment...

Cost of nursing homes in South Lowell, MA

The average cost of senior living in South Lowell is $7,179 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Beverly, MA with an average of $7,017 per month.

Nursing homes costs in South Lowell, MA, vs. nearby cities

South Lowell, MA
$7,179/mo
$7,228/mo
$7,108/mo

Nursing homes costs in South Lowell, MA, vs. state and national averages

South Lowell, MA
$7,179/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

Nursing homes costs in South Lowell, MA, vs. other senior living options

$7,192/mo
Nursing Homes
$7,179/mo

Nursing homes costs in South Lowell, MA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,981/mo
Studio
$6,940/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,476/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,863/mo

Senior living costs in South Lowell vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: South Lowell, MA
Column state: Massachusetts
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSouth Lowell, MAMassachusettsU.S.
Nursing Homes$7,179/mo$6,886/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$7,179/mo$6,883/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$7,192/mo$6,886/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$6,720/mo$6,112/mo$4,017/mo
Nursing Homes
South Lowell, MA:$7,179/mo
Massachusetts:$6,886/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
South Lowell, MA:$7,179/mo
Massachusetts:$6,883/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
South Lowell, MA:$7,192/mo
Massachusetts:$6,886/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
South Lowell, MA:$6,720/mo
Massachusetts:$6,112/mo
U.S.:$4,017/mo
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Nursing homes costs in South Lowell, MA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in South Lowell and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Nursing homes cost trends in South Lowell, MA

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in South Lowell have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
South Lowell, MA$7,482/mo$7,238/mo+3.4%
Massachusetts$7,600/mo$7,171/mo+6.0%
National$5,660/mo$5,375/mo+5.3%
South Lowell, MA
2024 average cost:$7,482/mo
2023 average cost:$7,238/mo
Percent change:+3.4%
Massachusetts
2024 average cost:$7,600/mo
2023 average cost:$7,171/mo
Percent change:+6.0%
National
2024 average cost:$5,660/mo
2023 average cost:$5,375/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in South Lowell

Recent reviews for nursing homes in South Lowell

Brigham House in Watertown, MA

5.0
Watertown is our home town, [name removed] is able to go shopping and take a walk in familiar surroundings. Biggest plus is when her money runs out, they will keep her and she gets a small amount of her social security.

Bridges by EPOCH at Nashua

5.0
Everyone is amazing. The care given to my mother (85) is beyond anything that we have ever expected!! Her day is filled with activities that the staff make sure she is engaged in. The food is amazing! The field trips make her smile!! So wonderful!!

Cadbury Commons in Cambridge, MA

3.8
Our experience with this community was good, overall it is kept pretty clean. The care services are pretty reliable, the activities were however a little bit weaker. The food at this community was very good, and we really liked the responsiveness of the staff and the availability the memory care ...
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South Lowell nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Lowell nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South Lowell, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in South Lowell nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in South Lowell that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
South Lowell, MANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
50%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
36.1%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
72.2%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
75%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
61.1%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
19.4%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
66.7%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
61.1%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
69.4%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in South Lowell nursing homes

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of South Lowell Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
South Lowell, MANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
55.6%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
52.8%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
19.4%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in South Lowell nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of South Lowell partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
South Lowell, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
38.9%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
52.8%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
52.8%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
47.2%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.6%
0.1%
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Availability of select dining options in South Lowell nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of South Lowell communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
South Lowell, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
47.2%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
52.8%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
41.7%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.7%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in South Lowell nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in South Lowell offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
South Lowell, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
52.8%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
38.9%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.8%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
47.2%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
52.8%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58.3%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
44.4%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
52.8%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
52.8%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
52.8%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
38.9%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30.6%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
52.8%
0.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Atria Longmeadow Place, The Atrium At Drum Hill and Benchmark Senior Living at Billerica Crossings are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near South Lowell, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
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