Nursing homes in Lowell, MA

Compare 7 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Lowell, part of the Middlesex area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 2.4★ — below the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.

Residents of Lowell, Massachusetts, have access to seven nursing homes located across the 01850, 01851, 01852, and 01854 ZIP codes. According to CMS Care Compare data, these facilities in Middlesex County maintain an average overall rating of 2.4 out of 5 stars. While performance varies, D’Youville Care for Advanced Therapy stands out as the city’s top-performing facility, currently holding a prestigious 5-star rating for its quality of care.

What to look for in Lowell

• 4 homes score below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
• 2 of 7 homes meet a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
• 1 home holds the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
• 6 of 7 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.

Top 7 highest rated nursing homes in Lowell

1. 1
   D'YOUVILLE CARE FOR ADVANCED THERAPY

   CARMELITE SISTERS FOR THE AGED AND INFIRMED · Small
   5.0
2. 2
   CARE ONE AT LOWELL

   CAREONE · Large
   3.0
3. 3
   Vantage at Lowell LLC

   VANTAGE CARE · Medium
   3.0
4. 4
   FAIRHAVEN HEALTHCARE CENTER

   LME FAMILY HOLDINGS · Large
   2.0
5. 5
   D'Youville Senior Care

   D YOUVILLE SENIOR CARE INC · Large
   2.0
6. 6
   NORTHWOOD REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER

   ATHENA HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS · Large
   1.0
7. 7
   REGALCARE AT LOWELL

   REGALCARE · Medium
   1.0

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