7 nursing homes in Lowell, Massachusetts
Middlesex County, with CMS star ratings.
- nursing homes
- 7
- average CMS stars
- 2.3
- Medicaid certified
- 6
- beds
- 898
Which Lowell nursing homes take Medicaid
6 of the 7 nursing homes in Lowell are certified for Medicaid, so Medicaid can pay for a long stay once your parent qualifies.
The rest are not Medicaid certified: D'Youville Care for Advanced Therapy.
Star ratings across Lowell
The average overall CMS rating in Lowell is 2.3 stars.
| Overall rating | Nursing homes |
|---|---|
| 5 of 5 | 1 |
| 4 of 5 | 1 |
| 3 of 5 | 0 |
| 2 of 5 | 2 |
| 1 of 5 | 3 |
All 7 nursing homes in Lowell
- D'Youville Senior Care981 Varnum Avenue, Lowell 01854
- Fairhaven Healthcare Center476 Varnum Avenue, Lowell 01854
- Care One at Lowell19 Varnum Street, Lowell 01850
- Northwood Rehabilitation & Health Care Center1010 Varnum Avenue, Lowell 01854
- Vantage at Lowell LLC500 Wentworth Avenue, Lowell 01852
- Regalcare at Lowell30 Princeton Boulevard, Lowell 01851
- D'Youville Care for Advanced Therapy1071 Varnum Avenue, Lowell 01854
Lowell nursing homes with the best inspection results
| Nursing home | Health inspection stars | Cited at last visit |
|---|---|---|
| D'Youville Care for Advanced Therapy | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| Care One at Lowell | 4 of 5 | 3 |
| Fairhaven Healthcare Center | 2 of 5 | 14 |
| Vantage at Lowell LLC | 2 of 5 | 16 |
| Regalcare at Lowell | 1 of 5 | 10 |
Fines and abuse flags in Lowell
4 homes were fined $219,643 in total over 3 years and none carries the CMS abuse icon.
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Or see every nursing home in Massachusetts, by city and town.
Who inspects nursing homes in Massachusetts
Massachusetts's state survey agency licenses nursing homes and runs the inspections for CMS. CMS turns those inspections, staffing and quality data into the star ratings shown here.
Medicare can pay for up to 100 days of skilled care after a hospital stay of at least 3 days. Medicare explains the rule.
Questions families ask about Lowell
How much does a nursing home cost in Massachusetts?
A shared room has a Massachusetts median of $14,448 a month, a private room $15,817 (CareScout 2025).
Will Medicare pay for a nursing home in Massachusetts?
Only for a short skilled stay after a qualifying hospital stay, up to 100 days.
How many nursing homes are in Lowell, MA?
7 certified homes with 898 beds.
Which nursing homes in Lowell have the best ratings?
D'Youville Care for Advanced Therapy has 5 stars overall.
From the federal record: CMS Provider Information, October 2026 release.