Nursing Homes in Lowell, Massachusetts
There are 7 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Lowell, Massachusetts, with an average CMS overall rating of 2.6 out of 5 stars. 100% are Medicare certified and 86% accept Medicaid. Compare inspection history, staffing levels, and deficiency records for each facility below, all sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) data.
Lowell has 7 nursing home facilities with a CMS average overall star rating of 2.6 out of 5, versus the Massachusetts state average of 2.9, meaning this city average is 0.30 below the state average; the local rating distribution is 2 facilities at 1 star (29%), 1 facility at 2 stars (14%), 3 facilities at 3 stars (43%), 0 facilities at 4 stars (0%), and 1 facility at 5 stars (14%). In Lowell, 4-5 star facilities number 1 (14%) while 1-2 star facilities number 3 (43%). Average nurse staffing in Lowell is 3.68 hours per resident day (HPRD) compared with the Massachusetts average of 3.9 HPRD, so the city is below the state staffing average; all 7 out of 7 facilities had deficiencies on their most recent inspection and 0 out of 7 had severe deficiencies.
All Nursing Homes in Lowell
| Facility | Address | CMS Rating | Medicare | Medicaid | Deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D'YOUVILLE CARE FOR ADVANCED THERAPY | 1071 VARNUM AVENUE, LOWELL, MA, 01854 | 5 ★ | ✓ | — | 2 |
| CARE ONE AT LOWELL | 19 VARNUM STREET, LOWELL, MA, 01850 | 3 ★ | ✓ | ✓ | 9 |
| D'YOUVILLE SENIOR CARE | 981 VARNUM AVENUE, LOWELL, MA, 01854 | 3 ★ | ✓ | ✓ | 2 |
| BELVIDERE HEALTHCARE CENTER | 500 WENTWORTH AVENUE, LOWELL, MA, 01852 | 3 ★ | ✓ | ✓ | 6 |
| FAIRHAVEN HEALTHCARE CENTER | 476 VARNUM AVENUE, LOWELL, MA, 01854 | 2 ★ | ✓ | ✓ | 1 |
| REGALCARE AT LOWELL | 30 PRINCETON BOULEVARD, LOWELL, MA, 01851 | 1 ★ | ✓ | ✓ | 1 |
| NORTHWOOD REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER | 1010 VARNUM AVENUE, LOWELL, MA, 01854 | 1 ★ | ✓ | ✓ | 22 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing homes are in Lowell, Massachusetts?
There are 7 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Lowell, Massachusetts listed on CareQED.
What is the average nursing home rating in Lowell, Massachusetts?
Nursing homes in Lowell, Massachusetts have an average CMS overall rating of 2.6 out of 5 stars.
Do nursing homes in Lowell accept Medicare and Medicaid?
100% of nursing homes in Lowell, Massachusetts are Medicare certified and 86% accept Medicaid.
Data Source
This information is sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) public datasets.
CMS Provider Information updated: May 1, 2026.
CMS Survey Summary updated: May 1, 2026.
CMS Health Deficiencies updated: May 1, 2026.
CareQED Last Updated: June 22, 2026.