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Wingate At Belvidere in Lowell, MA

Wingate At Belvidere is a nursing home community in Lowell, MA.

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500 Wentworth Avenue, Lowell, MA 01852

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3.7 from 37 reviews
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23
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Overall Review of Wingate At Belvidere

common 22 reviews mention this

Staff compassion is a consistent theme

Many residents and families describe staff as kind, attentive, and professional.

Across multiple reviews, people describe staff who treat residents with dignity and provide hands-on support that makes recovery and day-to-day life feel more manageable. Several mentions highlight warm, welcoming interactions and responsive problem-solving when concerns come up. A few reviewers also specifically call out named caregivers and the administrator’s involvement in keeping families informed.

common 5 reviews mention this

Cleanliness gets mixed but frequent mentions

Cleanliness is frequently discussed, with both praise and sharp criticism.

Some families point to a clean building and even positive smells during visits, along with an overall well-kept feel. Others report severe cleanliness concerns, including strong odors in hallways and descriptions of the facility as disgusting. Even with the positive reviews, the negative cleanliness accounts mean experiences vary by family and situation.

common 3 reviews mention this

Activities and therapy add structure

Residents are described as staying engaged through activities and programs.

Several reviews mention a lively routine with events like karaoke, bingo, and music, plus ongoing opportunities residents can look forward to. Others describe therapy experiences that helped during rehab and recovery, including being excited to participate. At the same time, these comments are about engagement and support during the stay rather than a specific “always” guarantee for every resident.

caveat 3 reviews mention this

Communication during care can break down

A recurring concern involves delays, missed coordination, or difficulty getting timely help.

Some reviewers report problems when they needed staff support quickly, including difficulty getting responses at night and a delayed outcome after a call. Others describe coordination failures involving transportation and pick-up timing, including being left at the wrong location. These accounts contrast with other reviews that describe attentive communication, so families may want to plan for and verify daily coordination needs.

common 2 reviews mention this

Rehab recovery experiences vary

Rehab and recovery support is praised by some families, especially around therapy teams.

A couple of reviews specifically credit the therapy and nursing teams with making recovery more comfortable and helping families feel supported during short-term stays or transitions after injury. These positive accounts align with the facility’s overall focus on skilled nursing care and assistance with daily needs. However, since there are also serious negative care-and-safety reports elsewhere, rehab outcomes appear dependent on how needs are managed in each situation.

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Features

Housing

  • 115 resident community capacity 115 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Manchester (22 miles away) Manchester (22 miles away)
  • Gen Edw L Logan International (23 miles away) Gen Edw L Logan International (23 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Restaurants

  • McDonald's (0.3 miles)
  • Burger King (0.7 miles)
  • Subway (0.8 miles)
  • McDonald's (2 miles)
  • Tavern in the Square (2.4 miles)
  • Cracker Barrel (2.5 miles)
  • McDonald's (2.9 miles)

Physicians

  • Massachusetts Eye Associates (0.6 miles)
  • Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates (3.2 miles)
  • Global Care Group MD (3.8 miles)
  • Mark Gilchrist, MD (3.9 miles)
  • Allergy & Asthma Specialists, PC (4 miles)
  • Chelmsford Dermatology (4.1 miles)
  • Massachusetts Eye Associates (4.1 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walmart Pharmacy (0.9 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.2 miles)
  • Walgreens (2 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.9 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.4 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.7 miles)

Cafes

  • Heav'nly Donuts (2.2 miles)
  • Aroma Joe's (2.2 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.2 miles)
  • Perfecto's Caffe (4.9 miles)
  • Triangle Store And Deli (5.9 miles)
  • Starbucks (8 miles)
  • Whole Foods Market (8.2 miles)

Hospitals

  • Tewksbury Hospital (3.7 miles)
  • Lawrence General Hospital (8.7 miles)

Parks

  • Friendship Park (5.8 miles)
  • Ward Reservation (8.6 miles)

Places of Worship

  • First Baptist Church (6.3 miles)
  • La Iglesia De Jesucristo De Los Santos De Los Últimos Días (6.3 miles)

Transportation

  • Ballardvale Mbta Station (8 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Tyngsboro 12 (9.4 miles)

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