Dementia Care in Lowell, MA: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Lowell, MA: the local picture

1,240

residents 85 or older (1.0% of all residents)

14,960

residents 65 or older (13% of Lowell)

41%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in Middlesex County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Lowell has about 1,240 residents aged 85 or older among 14,960 aged 65 or older. The risk of Alzheimer’s rises steeply with age, and the Alzheimer’s Association estimates that about a third of people 85 and older have Alzheimer’s dementia.

41% of residents 65 and older report a disability (28% in Middlesex County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

30% of older Lowell residents in households live alone. For someone with memory loss who lives alone, a few hours of daily check-ins are often the first step.

Lowell compared with Middlesex County and Massachusetts

Census figure	Lowell	Middlesex County	Massachusetts
Residents 85 or older	1.0%	2.0%	2.2%
Residents 65 or older	13%	16%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	28%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	28%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	18%	9.2%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	43%	29%	25%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$46,314	$78,342	—

Older residents in towns around Lowell

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Pinehurst, MA	8.5 mi	1,445	111
Lawrence, MA	9.1 mi	9,318	961
Andover, MA	9.2 mi	1,732	190
Wilmington, MA	9.5 mi	3,647	336
Methuen, MA	10 mi	9,206	1,166
Hudson, NH	10 mi	1,492	106

Nursing homes near Lowell

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Regalcare At Lowell	Lowell, MA	0.6 mi	1 of 5	90	(978) 454-8086
Care One At Lowell	Lowell, MA	1.4 mi	3 of 5	160	(978) 454-5644
Fairhaven Healthcare Center	Lowell, MA	1.4 mi	2 of 5	169	(603) 540-7286
Vantage At Lowell LLC	Lowell, MA	2.0 mi	2 of 5	115	(978) 458-1271
D'youville Senior Care	Lowell, MA	2.2 mi	1 of 5	208	(978) 458-4083
Northwood Rehabilitation & Health Care Center	Lowell, MA	2.3 mi	1 of 5	123	(978) 458-8773

Hospices serving Lowell

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Tufts Medicine Care At Home	Lowell, MA	1.2 mi	(978) 552-4000
Compassus - Southern Massachusetts	North Andover, MA	11 mi	(978) 777-8222
Compassionate Care Hospice	Woburn, MA	14 mi	(781) 935-5550
Care Dimensions, Inc	Danvers, MA	20 mi	(978) 822-3846

Straight-line miles from the center of Lowell. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a dementia caregiver can help with

Keeping a predictable daily routine
Gentle help with bathing, dressing and toileting
Meals, hydration and medication reminders
Calming approaches for sundowning, agitation and repeated questions

Cost

What dementia care costs in Lowell

At the Massachusetts median aide wage of $19.67 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,705 a month in wages, which is 44% of the $3,860 monthly median income of Lowell households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Massachusetts's minimum wage is $15.00 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Hiring directly, you agree the rate with the caregiver and usually become the household employer (U.S. Department of Labor rules). Some families qualify for programs that pay for care at home; see Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states.

Before you hire

What to know before hiring a dementia caregiver

An estimated 7.2 million Americans aged 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s dementia, according to the Alzheimer’s Association 2025 Facts and Figures. Most live at home, cared for by family. The Association’s 24/7 Helpline (1-800-272-3900) is free.

Questions worth asking: Tell me about someone with dementia you cared for. What worked? What do you do when a client becomes agitated in the late afternoon? How do you keep someone safe who tries to leave the house? More in our dementia care guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Dementia Care in Lowell: common questions

What nursing homes are near Lowell?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Regalcare At Lowell in Lowell (0.6 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Care One At Lowell in Lowell (1.4 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Fairhaven Healthcare Center in Lowell (1.4 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Lowell?

At the Massachusetts median aide wage of $19.67 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,705 a month in wages, which is 44% of the $3,860 monthly median income of Lowell households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Massachusetts's minimum wage is $15.00 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

When does someone with dementia need care at home?

Common signs are missed meals or medication, getting lost in familiar places, unsafe cooking or driving, and a family caregiver who is exhausted. Many families start with a few hours a day and add hours, nights or live-in help as the disease progresses.

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Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year; CMS provider data (October 25, 2026); U.S. DOL state minimum wages (July 1, 2026); BLS OEWS May 2025 aide wages, which cover employed aides rather than private rates.

In-Home Dementia and Alzheimer's Care in Lowell, MA