Boston Best Home Care Svc Inc
1408 Centre St, Roslindale, MA, 02131
5.0
(3 reviews)
"The Team at Boston Best has added quality years to my Mom's life. Honest, Integrity, Compassion and Patience. Thanks Gina!!!..."
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1408 Centre St, Roslindale, MA, 02131
5.0
(3 reviews)
"The Team at Boston Best has added quality years to my Mom's life. Honest, Integrity, Compassion and Patience. Thanks Gina!!!..."
READ MORE24 Kenmar Dr, Billerica, MA, 01821
5.0
(3 reviews)
"We are using Arise and Shine Homecare for my mother. We love them. My mother loves the woman that's taking care of her. Any problems we've had, they've helped us work through it. They help change her and clean her up because my mother is not mobile a..."
READ MORE945 Concord Street, Framingham, MA, 01701
5.0
(2 reviews)
"I hired Simply Elder Care one time. It worked out well. The agency put me in touch with an experienced woman who came to the house once a day for six days for two hours. She mostly provided monitoring and companionship for my father while we were awa..."
READ MORE330 Lynn Way, #346, Lynn, MA, 01901
5.0
(2 reviews)
"I have been using this for agency for few months now, they’re amazing, very caring, great service, nothing but the best. Caregivers arrive on time to care for my aunty. My Initial call and request for personal care needs were handled quickly. They ab..."
READ MORE100 Cambridge Street, Boston, MA, 02114
5.0
(2 reviews)
"The Staff at Elevation Homecare Agency have made a great difference in the lives of my parents. They have been instrumental in seeking to make sure my parents have the best care during their golden years. They recommended care plans that have helpe..."
READ MORE5 Bristol Dr, South Easton, MA, 02375
4.7
(4 reviews)
"I have been a client of Advanced Care for a while now and my way of life has improved dramatically. My aid and I get along great and have a wonderful relationship. She helps with light housekeeping, personal care and errands. The Registered Nurse com..."
READ MORE1 Church Court, Boston, MA, 02129
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My mother had a stoke a few years ago and it turned my life upside down. The constant care required with the appointments, medication reminders and meal prep was more than we could handle while working full time. Always Here came to my aid. Their sta..."
READ MORE56 Pickering Street , Needham, MA, 02492
5.0
(1 reviews)
"We are Health and Home Caregivers Commonwealth Caregivers is a family-owned and licensed provider of non-medical, in Health and Home Care s..."
READ MORE21 Custom House Street, Suite 910, Boston, MA, 02110
5.0
(1 reviews)
"I contacted Independence Home Care because my mother needed very special care. My mother received excellent care from IHC. I had heard about Independence Home Care from MIT University, they told me IHC had excellent services and I found out that they..."
READ MORE1087 Beacon Street, Newton, MA, 02459
5.0
(1 reviews)
"I needed home care when I was discharged from the hospital after having surgery. The office staff at Ezra Home Care was responsive -- even when I needed help after regular business hours! They matched me with a compassionate caregiver, Amina, who sta..."
READ MORE600 W Cummings Park # 1225, Woburn, MA, 01801
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Home Again Private Care provided excellent care to my motherinlaw Loretta, who has advanced Dementia and Parkinsons. Their caregivers were reliable, compassionate, and skilled. My motherinlaw felt she was treated with respect and dignity and we alway..."
READ MORE13 Ripley St, Waltham, MA, 02453
5.0
(1 reviews)
"I am very pleased with the care that I received from Happy at Home LLC. I found them to be smart, kind, trust worthy and compasionate. Margaret and her staff took exquisite care of me as the care taker and my mother during a very difficult time. I h..."
READ MORE20 Vernon Street, STE 9, Norwood, MA, 02062
5.0
(8 reviews)
"A friend recommended Unique HomeCare Services for my father who was brought back home under hospice. I was so confused and did not think we needed anyone at home because my father was bed bounded and didn't have long to live. The caregiver was able t..."
READ MORE681 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451
5.0
(1 reviews)
"This place is on another level. The care givers are always on time and I’ve never received this kindness before. Everyone is hands on and always with a smile and most importantly I didn’t have to wait for anything I requested for. #superefficiency ..."
READ MORE31 SARGENT ST , Boston, MA, 02125
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Palmer Elderly Home Care providers support my mother with feeling comfortable and at ease by addressing her care needs in a welcoming manor. I can depend on them to be there when scheduled. Palmer Elderly Home Care, in-home care service is the most p..."
READ MORE4 Cypress St Suite 3 , Brookline, MA, 02445
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Best Services, Reliable and Marie and Pat are super nice. easy to communicate with. My mom is in good hands..."
READ MORE346 Turnpike Red, #2307, Westborough, MA, 01581
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Zynab and her team of caregivers provided a valuable support to our family when our Dad was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer and Dementia. There attendance was wonderful, caregivers were gentle, professional, helpful and supportive. Their service were b..."
READ MORE179 SOUTH STONE ST , West Suffield, CT, 06093
4.6
(3 reviews)
"I have been taking care of elderly people in my family for many years and I had numerous agencies along these years. Caring for Parents is the best agency I had, and I trust them to have any of my family members under their care. Ed is making sure th..."
READ MOREOne Gateway Center, Suite 902 (300 Washington Street), Newton, MA, 02458
4.0
(8 reviews)
100 Trade Center, Ste. G700, Woburn, MA, 01801
4.0
(1 reviews)
"A friend recommended Plan B to me. We've been pleased with everything. Esther is good in checking and communicating with me. She's on top of everything. My parents like their caregivers. They're doing a great job. ..."
READ MOREAccording to the 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, seniors in Boston pay around $7,055 per month for home care, outpacing the state norm of around $6,578 and the nationwide median of $5,720. Even so, local care costs compare favorably to rates in Barnstable Town, where home care agencies charge around $8,580 per month for services.
Boston
$7,055
Massachusetts
$6,578
United States
$5,720
Barnstable Town
$8,580
Worcester
$5,529
Springfield
$6,101
Home care expenses in Boston come to around $7,055 per month. Home health care includes light medical support and monitoring and costs about $381 more. By comparison, adult day health care costs about $4,410 less, and assisted living rates runaround $300 lower. On the other hand, home care costs about half as much as nursing home care, which costs about $14,144 for 24-hour monitoring and medical support.
Home Care
$7,055
Home Health Care
$7,436
Adult Day Health Care
$2,643
Assisted Living Facility
$6,750
Nursing Home Care (semi-private room)
$14,144
Given the high cost of in-home care, many people use one or more forms of financial assistance to cover the expenses. Below, we explain some of the most common sources of financial help for paying for in-home care. If none of these options are available to you, you can reach out to your Area Agency on Aging or Aging and Disability Resource Center to learn about local resources.
Numerous resources in Boston help seniors remain living at home as they age. Some are included below and offer programs on the following topics: healthcare counseling, respite care, legal services, transportation, home repairs and meal services.
Resource | Contact | Service |
---|---|---|
Massachusetts State Home Care Program | Online | Massachusetts provides care management and in-home care to help seniors age in place. Its web page has general information, rate tables and access to Options Counseling, a free service for seniors 60 and over. Residents and their families can call MassOptions toll-free at (800) 243-4636 to connect with a local counselor. |
Boston Senior Home Care (BSHC) | (617)451-6400 | BSHC keeps vulnerable Boston residents in their own homes for as long as possible. It offers information and referrals and access to a wide range of services and programs, from caregiver training to legal advice and referrals to respite services. The program connects seniors and their families to the support they need. |
Age Strong Commission | (617)635-4366 | An initiative of Boston's Area Agency on Aging, the Commission provides access to food through low-cost dine-in locations and meal delivery. Other vital services include the free Age Strong transportation shuttle, taxi coupons, in-person care assessments, home visits, and more. |
Boston ElderINFO | (617)292-6211 | Part of the Elder Care Alliance, ElderINFO provides referrals to community programs such as SNAP, which helps eligible seniors pay for groceries, and Adult Foster Care, which applies principles of shared living to give seniors living at home companionship and care. |
Beacon Hill Village | (617)723-9713 | Part of the Village to Village Network, this organization is a membership-led association of adults 50 and over. It offers an array of support services, social and wellness programs, cultural and educational activities and excursions for Boston seniors. |
Senior Home Repair Program | (617)635-4663 | In partnership with the Boston Home Center, this program provides discounted small home repairs for seniors and zero percent-interest deferred loans for major tasks such as replacing a roof or heating system. The program also runs a foreclosure intervention service as well as other initiatives to help seniors remain in their homes. |
FoodSource (FS) Hotline | (800)645-8333 | Seniors living at home often experience food insecurity, especially as grocery prices rise. Hosted by Project Bread, the FS hotline provides emergency food assistance in 180 languages. It prioritizes seniors for immediate relief with referrals to community nutrition programs, including food pantries, the Boston Food Bank and Meals on Wheels services. |
Aging can be a difficult process, and loved ones may not always ask for help – oftentimes it’s up to their family to evaluate their need for help around the house. While no two situations are exactly alike, this checklist can help you and your loved ones determine when it’s time to start the search for a home care provider.
If you’ve determined that your loved one needs the assistance of a care provider in their home, it may be time for a difficult conversation. Handled correctly, however, this process can bring a family together and ensure that everyone’s concerns are addressed. Use this PDF as a starting point to help the conversation stay as positive and productive as possible.
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G.A.
5.0
Review of Palmer Elderly Home Care
Palmer Elderly Home Care providers support my mother with feeling comfortable and at ease by addressing her care needs in a welcoming manor. I can depend on them to be there when scheduled. Palmer...
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basglas
4.0
Review of Home Instead - Boston, MA
We've used four other agencies. Home Instead has been better. The caregivers we've had from Home Instead have both been good. When the schedule needed adjustment it was done quickly....
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bigpapi
5.0
Review of Home Instead - Boston, MA
Thay provide home care for my 98 Year Old mother. They arrive on time and stay late if needed. Any concerns I have I can talk to the caregiver and resolve any issues or they will answer any...