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255 Central Avenue, Chelsea, MA 02150
2.0
(3 reviews)
"My sister is a resident of Eastpointe Nursing Care Center for 1 ½ years now. Overall, there were many good things, but from time to time, we have issues there with care. There were some CNAs who were not helpful, but some go above and beyond. She's i..."
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136 Boston Post Road, Sudbury, MA 01776
2.0
(2 reviews)
"My father went here for rehab after an extended hospital stay. They were supposed to help recondition him so he could return home. They did little to nothing, despite my father being willing and eager to participate in order to return home. When I..."
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266 LINCOLN AVENUE, Saugus, MA 01906
2.0
(8 reviews)
"A little outdated, facility is clean and staff are friendly! Management has been very responsive so far and my mom seems happy and thats what matters to me...."
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25 Ridgewood Rd, Bedford, NH 03110
1.8
(6 reviews)
"My sister is at Ridgewood Center because she has cognitive problems and early Alzheimer's. But I really wanted to move her down to Florida. Ridgewood was the nursing home that my sister had worked in at one time. Everybody is very nice. I think it's ..."
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5 Redlands Road , West Roxbury, MA 02132
1.8
(10 reviews)
"I have been here for 8 months, have a good treatment by everyone. I love my ambassador Mirian, she helps me with all I need and is very kind and patient. Thank to the Stonehedge team for taking care of me. David ..."
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191 Hacket Hill Road , Manchester, NH 03102
1.1
(9 reviews)
"I toured this place on a late afternoon. Staffing was scarce. Patients looked unkept and the overall vibe was poor. I could over hear staff complaining about how “short staffed” they were ... and it was visually dirty...."
READ MORE40 Martin St, Melrose, MA 02176
1.0
(1 reviews)
"Hectic, dirty, obvious that there's no management, whoever the big boss guy was he didn't care to greet us, to busy fighting with patient. Run...."
READ MORE63 LOCUST STREET, Danvers, MA 01923
1.0
(3 reviews)
"If I could give a 0 I would. Autistic brother was there and discharged with a extremely poor discharge plan. Staff never returned my calls and things that were supposed to be done were not. Never completed a peer-to-peer that was supposed to be..."
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932 Broadway, Chelsea, MA 02150
1.0
(2 reviews)
"My mother was in this Rehab Facility for three months. The Rehab was wonderful, but the care was poor. Nurse left a needle and meds on the bed side table and left the room while my mom was in the bathroom being toileted. CNA's would double glove wear..."
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300 Winthrop Street , Medford, MA 02155
"Medford Rehabilitation & Nursing Center is located in Medford, MA, and offers a variety of care types to meet different needs. It provides s..."
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125 Oakland St, Wellesley, MA 02481
"The Elizabeth Seton Residence is a newly renovated, easily accessible, sunny facility. Located in a scenic, safe, convenient suburban locati..."
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200 Governors Ave, Medford, MA 02155
"Offering skilled nursing, medical and rehabilitative care for patients and residents. Whether for a short stay or for an extended period, ou..."
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120 Fisher Ave, Boston, MA 02120
"Health is more than the absence of disease. It is the enjoyment of physical, emotional, and spiritual fitness. We believe that anyone can en..."
READ MOREComparing the average monthly prices of nursing home semiprivate rooms, Lowell is about $5,600 more expensive than the average American city. This area’s median price is $760 above the Massachusetts statewide average of $12,623 as well.
Nursing home costs in Lowell are among the highest in Massachusetts. This city is about $2,280 more expensive than Pittsfield and $1,810 costlier than Springfield. Worcester residents pay almost $900 less for nursing home services than seniors here. However, Barnstable Town’s median rates are almost equal to Lowell’s average prices.
Lowell
$13,383
Massachusetts
$12,623
The United States
$7,756
Pittsfield
$11,102
Springfield
$11,568
Worcester
$12,486
Barnstable Town
$13,326
In Lowell, the average nursing home semiprivate room costs $13,383 per month. The average private room costs $14,509.
Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.
If these options aren’t available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about any local financial assistance programs for seniors.
When exploring placement options for an aging loved one in Lowell, it can be helpful to compare the costs of different types of senior care. Adult day health care is the least expensive arrangement, costing $1,782 per month on average. Home care and home health care both carry an average monthly rate of $5,720. Seniors in Lowell pay $6,100 for assisted living. The priciest option, nursing home care, comes at an average of $13,383 for a semiprivate room and $14,509 for a private room.
Adult day health care
$1,782
Home care
$5,720
Home health care
$5,720
Assisted living
$6,100
Nursing home (semiprivate room)
$13,383
Nursing home (private room)
$14,509
Note: Data for Lowell was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Boston Area, was used instead.
The following resources provide information, financial assistance, community-based support or legal aid to many of Lowell’s seniors and their families. Some of these services help delay entry into a long-term care facility. Others can make nursing home care easier and more affordable to attain if it becomes the best option.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Elder Services of the Merrimack Valley (ESMV) | (800) 892-0890 | ESMV is a portal for information and assistance with senior care arrangements, including alternatives to nursing home care, such as the Home Care Program, the Community Choice Program and the Enhanced Community Options Program. ESMV also offers Options Counseling, which provides confidential, unbiased support to individuals living at home or in long-term care facilities. A long-term care ombudsman is available to advocate for nursing home residents and their families. SHINE counselors can explain Medicare options, costs and benefits. |
| City of Lowell Senior Center | (978) 674-4131 | Lowell’s Senior Center administers and coordinates nutrition, health and wellness, education, socialization and transportation programs that can help residents ages 60 and older to continue living at home. Seniors can call for Medicare counseling, takeout or home-delivered meals, health screenings and remote classes. The Center also offers free rides to its location as well as medical and grocery shopping trips. |
| Northeast Legal Aid – Lowell (NLA) | (800) 336-2262 | NLA offers free civil legal counsel and representation to seniors in Northeastern Massachusetts, regardless of income. Its Elder Law Unit can address aging-related issues including nursing home rights, elder abuse, eviction defense and guardianship. Legal professionals are available to provide advice on MassHealth, Social Security Disability Insurance and emergency assistance as well. |
| City of Lowell Veteran’s Services | (978) 674-4066 | Lowell’s Veteran’s Services department helps veterans and their dependents determine eligibility and apply for state and federal benefits that may help cover the cost of nursing home care. It also provides medical and financial assistance to qualifying indigent veterans and their dependents. |
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Also Disgusted
1.0
Review of D’Youville Life & Wellness Community
Patient experiences witnessed: Patient goes all day with no liquids while already dehydrated. Patient has to pee bed as no one answers call button. Patient lays crying on floor as no one answers...
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E C
1.0
Review of Northwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
The worst facility I have ever seen. Staff don’t help patients, make them wait or ignore them. Nurses practitioners have no experience, endanger patients and do not return calls. My mother went...
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Lucky 13
2.0
Review of Fairhaven Healthcare Center
The Staff is great,but the Food is Awful... If you smoke, you only get too go outside 6 Times a day to smoke!
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