Nursing homes in Lowell, MA
According to the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Nursing Home Compare program, Lowell has 7 of the 14,703 certified U.S. nursing homes, averaging 2.3 of 5 CMS stars in March 2026, below the 3.0-star Massachusetts average. Methodology.
- 7
- Certified homes
- 2.3 ★
- Well below average for MA · Massachusetts 3.0
- 1
- Five-star homes
- 898
- Certified beds
All 7 nursing homes in Lowell, ranked
| # | Facility | Overall rating | Beds | Fines (3-yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | D'Youville Care for Advanced Therapy | 33 | None | |
| 2 | Care One at Lowell | 160 | $19K | |
| 3 | D'Youville Senior Care | 208 | $11K | |
| 4 | Fairhaven Healthcare Center | 169 | $15K | |
| 5 | Vantage at Lowell LLC | 115 | $48K | |
| 6 | Regalcare at Lowell | 90 | $71K | |
| 7 | Northwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center | 123 | $166K |
Ratings in Lowell are best read against Massachusetts and national peers: CMS force-curves the overall star within each state. See the full Massachusetts directory or the national best-rated ranking.
Before you choose a nursing home in Lowell
A star rating is a starting point, not the whole story. These guides explain what drives the numbers:
This page is for general information and comparison only and is not medical advice. CMS ratings measure relative performance, not absolute safety; confirm a facility's current status with the home and your physician or your state survey agency before making a decision.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Nursing Home Compare 5-Star Quality Rating, Lowell, MA · 2024 Star ratings combine health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. Updated quarterly by CMS.
