Boston Senior AdvisorBetter Life at Home LLC is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 173 Pine Street in Lowell, MA 01852. Medicare first certified it in 2013, 13 years ago. Medicare rates its quality of patient care at 1.5 out of 5 stars, below the Massachusetts average of 3. Its strongest result against the Massachusetts average is met expected function at discharge; its weakest is got better at taking medicines correctly.
What is Better Life at Home LLC's Medicare record?
| Agency | Better Life at Home LLC |
|---|---|
| Address | 173 Pine Street, Lowell, MA 01852 |
| Phone | (978) 681-8000 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 227568 |
| Ownership | Proprietary |
| Medicare-certified since | 04/11/2013 |
How does Better Life at Home LLC score on Medicare's quality measures?
Medicare publishes 11 patient-outcome and process measures for Better Life at Home LLC. It is better than the Massachusetts average on 1 and worse on 8.
| Measure | Better Life at Home LLC | Massachusetts average | U.S. average | vs. Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 95.4% | 96.5% | 96.6% | About the same |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 59.3% | 86.7% | 88.6% | Worse |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 52.9% | 89.2% | 89.8% | Worse |
| Got better at bathing | 39.8% | 88.7% | 90.7% | Worse |
| Breathing improved | 44.5% | 89.9% | 91.5% | Worse |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 23.3% | 85.3% | 88.3% | Worse |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 61.5% | 94.4% | 94.4% | Worse |
| Flu shot status checked | 25.9% | 64.6% | 63.3% | Worse |
| Met expected function at discharge | 82.6% | 78.1% | 71.7% | Better |
| Falls with major injury (lower is better) | 1.5% | 1% | 0.9% | Worse |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | About the same |
Where it stands out: met expected function at discharge.
Where it trails: got better at taking medicines correctly, got better at bathing and breathing improved.
What do patients say about Better Life at Home LLC?
93% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend Better Life at Home LLC, based on 12 completed surveys. The Massachusetts average is 77%.
| Survey question | Better Life at Home LLC | Massachusetts average | U.S. average | vs. Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team gave care in a professional way | 91% | 87% | 89% | Better |
| Team communicated well | 88% | 83% | 86% | Better |
| Team discussed medicines, pain and home safety | 90% | 83% | 82% | Better |
| Rated the agency 9 or 10 out of 10 | 88% | 83% | 85% | Better |
| Would definitely recommend the agency | 93% | 77% | 79% | Better |
Do Better Life at Home LLC's patients end up back in the hospital?
Medicare could not calculate hospital-use measures for Better Life at Home LLC: the number of patient episodes was too small to report.
Which home health services does Better Life at Home LLC provide, and which does it not?
Better Life at Home LLC reports offering skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy and home health aide. It does not report offering medical social work.
| Service | Offered by Better Life at Home LLC? |
|---|---|
| Skilled nursing | Yes |
| Physical therapy | Yes |
| Occupational therapy | Yes |
| Speech therapy | Yes |
| Medical social work | No |
| Home health aide | Yes |
| Round-the-clock or shift care | No. Home health is visits, not shifts. |
| Housekeeping, meals and errands on their own | No. Medicare does not cover them unless tied to skilled care. |
| Long-term help with bathing and dressing | No. That is non-medical home care, which families usually arrange and pay for separately. |
Which Boston-area ZIP codes does Better Life at Home LLC serve?
Better Life at Home LLC tells Medicare it serves 26 ZIP codes in Boston and Suffolk, Middlesex, Norfolk, Essex and Plymouth counties.
- 01810
- 01821
- 01824
- 01826
- 01830
- 01832
- 01840
- 01841
- 01843
- 01844
- 01845
- 01850
- 01851
- 01852
- 01854
- 01864
- 01876
- 01879
- 01880
- 01886
- 01905
- 02148
- 02149
- 02151
- 02152
- 02155
A ZIP on this list means the agency accepts referrals there. It does not promise a nurse is available this week, so confirm your address when you call.
What should you ask Better Life at Home LLC before starting care?
Ask who sorts out the medication list
23.3% of patients got better at taking their medicines correctly (Massachusetts average 85.3%). Ask whether a nurse reconciles every prescription at the first visit and who sets up the pill organizer.
Ask who helps with bathing, and how often
39.8% of patients improved at bathing (Massachusetts average 88.7%). Ask whether a home health aide is part of the plan or whether bathing help is left to the family.
Ask about breathing and oxygen management
44.5% of patients had less shortness of breath by the end of care (Massachusetts average 89.9%). If the diagnosis is COPD or heart failure, ask how the nurse monitors breathing between visits.
Ask whether your plan treats it as in-network
Original Medicare pays any certified agency. Medicare Advantage plans use networks, and an out-of-network agency can mean a denied claim. Give them the exact plan name on the card.
Which other home health agencies serve Lowell, MA?
These Medicare-certified agencies are also based in or near Lowell.
- Tufts Medicine Care at Home — 3.5 of 5 stars
- Altranais Home Care LLC — 1.5 of 5 stars
Last verified: November 2026, against the Medicare provider data release dated 2026-09-21.
Common questions
Is Better Life at Home LLC Medicare-certified?
Yes. Better Life at Home LLC is certified by Medicare under provider number 227568 and has been since 2013. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is Better Life at Home LLC's Medicare star rating?
1.5 out of 5 for quality of patient care. The Massachusetts average is 3.
Does Better Life at Home LLC provide physical therapy at home?
Yes, it reports offering physical therapy to Medicare. It also reports skilled nursing, occupational therapy, speech therapy and home health aide.
