4.8
(88 reviews)
"Millie has been my pc/homemaker for a few months now and I am very pleased with her services. Always on time and goes above and beyond what is expected. A ray of sunshine!..."
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4.8
(88 reviews)
"Millie has been my pc/homemaker for a few months now and I am very pleased with her services. Always on time and goes above and beyond what is expected. A ray of sunshine!..."
READ MORE5.0
(6 reviews)
"My mom received excellent home care services with Home Instead in North Andover for 8months . The aides were sweet & compassionate . We cannot thank them enough ...."
READ MORE4.8
(5 reviews)
"I have Senior Helpers Boston North come into the home. I love when you call somebody and they answer. The girl who came here to evaluate was so nice. She was amazing. She was the coordinator of it all. She laid it all out, and told us what things had..."
READ MORE"Dedicated to providing the kind of non-medical in-home care Caring starts with people who care. At Care With Care Homehealth Care, we tak..."
READ MORE"The mission of CareCo Shoreline is to provide comprehensive, compassionate, and customized in-home services designed to help individuals rem..."
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4.5
(84 reviews)
"A Google User A Google User just now I give it 1 star just because I have to select 1 but thumbs down is my rating. This place sucks with 24 hr care, hasn't been 2 years I've had their service and had 200+ people come to my house. I've had nurs..."
READ MORE5.0
(10 reviews)
"Foundational Health Home Care is an excellent agency, they assisted my Elderly Father until his recent passing. Their staff was always very caring and compassionate in attending to his needs. He always spoke good about how the caregivers and care man..."
READ MORE5.0
(2 reviews)
"I chose them after speaking to the owner. He called me back right away and we spoke on the phone. He was actually the only person that called me back after I had reached out to them. Their care we're phenomenal. They were amazing. The owner was very..."
READ MORE5.0
(1 reviews)
"Associated Home Care is very good. They clean and take me grocery shopping. Each caregiver comes once a week, and each is very friendly and cooperative. I'm happy with the communication from the home office to me. ..."
READ MORE5.0
(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 MORE4.0
(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 MORE4.0
(1 reviews)
"Comfort Keepers was just fine. They helped my mother with the chores around the house and with the laundry. They showed up on time, called ahead, and managed appropriately. ..."
READ MORE3.0
(2 reviews)
"The level of service at ALTRANAIS HOME CARE, LLC is fantastic. Having been a customer for many years, I am consistently impressed by the professionalism of every staff member I have come in contact with. Thank you!" Divan Faveau ..."
READ MORE"Bring Care Home opened its doors in 2004 with a passion to create positive change for families and loved ones. Our services allow seniors, t..."
READ MORE"At Griswold Home Care, we understand that selecting a home care provider can be confusing. We aim to provide the best home care services pos..."
READ MORE" GIA Home Care Services Provide family center care to our clients. Our goal is to keep families together in the comfort of their own home."
READ MORE"Assurance Homecare LLC is a leading In-Homecare service provider that covers Massachusetts. It is our goal to improve the well-being of our ..."
READ MOREAt a monthly average of $6,292 per month, home care in Newbury is higher than both the national average of $4,957 and the Massachusetts average of $5,911. The highest home care costs within Massachusetts are found in Cape Cod at $6,673 in Barnstable Town, while residents of Springfield pay the least at a monthly average of $5,339. Costs in Pittsfield near the border with Pennsylvania are $5,625, and they rise slightly to $5,720 in Worcester.
Newbury
$6,292
Massachusetts
$5,911
The United States
$4,957
Barnstable Town
$6,673
Springfield
$5,339
Pittsfield
$5,625
Worcester
$5,720
Home care in Newbury comes with a slightly higher price tag than home health care, which averages $6,244 per month. Unlike home health care, which involves limited skilled nursing services, home care involves housekeeping and other nonmedical tasks. Nursing homes offer the least affordable senior care in Newbury at a monthly average of $13,155 for shared accommodations. Adult day health care is the least expensive choice at $1,614. The average cost of assisted living in Newbury is $6,819 per month.
Home Care
$6,292
Home Health Care
$6,244
Adult Day Care
$1,614
Assisted Living
$6,819
Nursing Home Care (semiprivate room)
$13,155
Note: Data for Newbury was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Boston, was used instead.
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.
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 Newbury:
Resource | Contact | Address | Service |
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The Massachusetts Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program | 1-800-632-8175 | 100 Cambridge Street, Suite 300 Boston, MA 02114 | The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is a government-funded program that provides assistance to low-income seniors by paying a portion of their winter heating costs. An application must be filled out in person at the fuel assistance agency. |
Newbury Council on Aging | (978) 572-1228 | 12 Kent Way, Byfield, MA 01922 | The Newbury Council on Aging is a valuable resource center for seniors in Newbury and supplies information and referrals for a variety of programs such as SNAP, which provides healthy food to low-income people, and the Fuel Assistance Program that helps with heating costs. Legal assistance for seniors is free in Massachusetts in the areas of family law and landlord-tenant issues and the Council on Aging helps with accessing this service. |
F. Ryeburn Lynch Senior Center | (978) 462-8114 | 63 Hanover Street Newbury, MA 01951 | The F. Ryeburn Lynch Senior Center provides information for seniors on programs and classes, health insurance, legal aid assistance, pet food funds and transportation options. They also offer seniors assistance with tax services and exemptions. |
Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) | (617) 573-1100 | 100 Cambridge Street, Suite 300 Boston, MA 021144 | The Low Income Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) is a program funded by annual grants from the U.S Department of Energy. It is designed to help low-income seniors living in their own homes take advantage of eligible home energy efficiency services. |
Elder Services of Merrimack Valley Inc | 1-800-892-0890 | 280 Merrimack Street, Suite 400, Lawrence, MA 01843 | Elder Services of Merrimack Valley is a private non-profit organization. Nurses and care managers assess seniors’ needs to ensure that they have the right services in place to help retain independence. They are affiliated with over 70 different care providers and make certain that seniors are able to access programs focusing on healthy living, nutrition, transportation needs and protective services. Seniors can get referrals to a variety of programs, such as Meals On Wheels, that deliver fresh food to seniors who are unable to leave their homes. |
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.
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.