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The 10 Best Home Care Agencies for Seniors in East Taunton, MA for 2024

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Paying for Home Care in East Taunton, MA

The Cost of Home Care in East Taunton, MA

Due to East Taunton’s proximity to Providence, Rhode Island, both cities have equivalent monthly home care costs of $5,720, per Genworth’s 2021 Cost of Care Survey. Home care costs in East Taunton are affordable compared to the state average, which is $191 higher, but the national average is lower by $763. The central city of Worcester costs the same as East Taunton. Prices start rising in the eastern region of Massachusetts in the state’s capital of Boston, with the highest cost in far southeastern Barnstable. More affordable rates are in the western part of the state in Springfield.

East Taunton

$5,720

Massachusetts

$5,911

The United States

$4,957

Springfield

$5,339

Worcester

$5,720

Boston

$6,292

Barnstable

$6,673

The Cost of Home Care vs. Other Senior Care Options in East Taunton, MA

In East Taunton, home care for seniors who need personal care is $191 less than home health care, which includes limited skilled nursing and therapy services. Assisted living is slightly higher than home care by $343, and nursing homes charge $4,470 more for semiprivate rooms. Adult day care may be a better option for those who need daytime assistance. Even though traveling is required, seniors can socialize with their peers and participate in organized group recreational activities.

Home Care

$5,720

Home Health Care

$5,911

Adult Day Care

$1,658

Assisted Living

$6,063

Nursing Home Care (semiprivate room)

$10,190

Note: Data for East Taunton was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Providence, Rhode Island, was used instead.

Financial Assistance for Home Care in East Taunton, MA

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.

  • Long-Term Care Insurance: Long-term care insurance covers expenses related to senior care, including in-home care. Depending on the policy type, beneficiaries may receive a cash payment to use towards long-term care or reimbursement for qualifying long-term care expenses. Note that there are limitations- typically a maximum benefit of $150 per day- and exact coverage terms vary depending on the exact policy, so always check the details.
  • Medicare: Medicare does not cover in-home care because it is classified as custodial, or non-medical, care. However, some Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplement plans, which offer expanded benefits, may cover in-home custodial care.
  • Medicaid: Medicaid coverage of in-home care varies between different states because it is not a federally mandated benefit. Currently, all states cover some in-home care either through their standard Medicaid or a waiver program. The specific coverage rules are set individually by each state.
  • Veterans’ Benefits: The Aid and Attendance benefit is a monthly cash payment that beneficiaries can use to pay for senior care, including in-home care services. To qualify for A&A, Veterans must already receive the VA pension and meet several additional requirements, including needing assistance with the activities of daily living. Contact the Department of Veterans Affairs to learn more.
  • Reverse Mortgages: Home Equity Conversion Mortgages (HECMs) are federally insured loans that are available to homeowners age 62 and over. Reverse mortgages allow you to access a portion of your home’s equity in cash, tax free. Many seniors use reverse mortgages to finance their care expenses, including in-home care. Note that although there are no monthly payments due on reverse mortgage loans, borrowers do have to repay the loan once the last surviving homeowner passes away, moves, or sells the home.

East Taunton Home Care Resources

Home care services are only one of the pieces needed for seniors to gracefully age in place. There are many services and programs that are low-cost or free, that enable seniors to enjoy an independent lifestyle in the comfort of their own home, such as help with home modifications, meal delivery services, and more. Below, we’ve compiled a few of the most helpful resources in East Taunton:

ResourceContactAddressService
Citizens for Citizens(508) 675-2157 Ext. 287427 Robeson Street, Fall River, MA 02720Citizens for Citizens is an agency that strives to help low-income families reverse their economic predicaments and become self-supporting. They help over 40,000 households every year in the Fall River and Taunton areas. They offer an array of different programs for seniors, including free weatherization services, fuel assistance, emergency food assistance and the Senior Community Service Employment Program.
Bristol Elder Services(508) 675-21011 Father DeValles Boulevard, Fall River, MA 02723This nonprofit organization offers a comprehensive system of in-home health care and supportive services for seniors living in the Taunton area. Their home care program services include personal care, assistance with housework, grocery shopping, transportation and overnight respite care. They also offer Meals on Wheels, where seniors can either have meals at one of their community centers or have the meals delivered to their homes. Meals are free, but they do ask for a small donation if seniors can afford it.
Homestead Protection(508) 822-050211 Court Street, Taunton, MA 02780Seniors who are over the age of 62 and own their own homes are eligible for protection from attachment, execution on judgment, seizure, levy or sale for the payment of debts up to $500,000, regardless of marital status. If there are two owners, the home is protected for up to $1,000,000.
Self Help, Inc.(508) 588-0447780 W. Main Street, Avon, MA 02322Self Help is a nonprofit organization that provides various resources and services to low-income families in order to reduce poverty and improve the community. They offer emergency bill assistance, weatherization services and fuel assistance. Through their Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA), they provide free tax filing assistance to low- and medium-income residents, people with disabilities and seniors.
Catholic Social Services(508) 674-46811600 Bay Street, Fall River, MA 02724This nonprofit organization provides emergency services to individuals who need help paying bills or meeting basic needs. Seniors can get free food, rental assistance, utility assistance, as well as financial assistance for medication. They also have counselors who can help with lowering or canceling debt or help with budgeting and money management.

Determining Your Loved One’s Need for In-Home Care

Aging can be a difficult process, and loved ones may not always ask for help – often times 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.

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Checklist for determining the need for in-home care
Checklist for determining the need for in-home care

Guidelines for Talking About In-Home Care

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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Checklist for determining the need for home care
Checklist for determining the need for home care

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