Home Instead - Melrose, MA
One Nelson Ter, 1st Floor, Melrose, MA, 02176
4.9
(12 reviews)
"The Mishkins do a beautiful job of providing service with care. I have been very pleased and grateful for their attention to detail...."
READ MORECaring.com offers a free service to help families find senior care and authentic reviews to help you in your decision. On average in Wakefield, MA, residents and their loved ones rate In Home Care agencies 1.0 out of 5 stars across the 59 options below.
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One Nelson Ter, 1st Floor, Melrose, MA, 02176
4.9
(12 reviews)
"The Mishkins do a beautiful job of providing service with care. I have been very pleased and grateful for their attention to detail...."
READ MORE2 Florence St , Malden, MA, 02148
4.8
(7 reviews)
"Let me start by saying RIGHT AT HOME has been taking care of my mother for sometime now all the workers do a great job however this one young lady that works Monday and Saturdays from 7: am to 7: pm she is very attentive and respectful thank you so m..."
READ MORE153 Andover St, Suite 203, Danvers, MA, 01923
4.8
(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 MORE560 Boston Turnpike, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545
"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 MORE300 Rosewood Drive, Suite 200F, Danvers, MA, 01923
4.5
(79 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 MORE375 Concord Avenue, Suite #102, Belmont, MA, 02478
4.9
(15 reviews)
"When we needed in-home care for my Dad, we spoke to a number of companies, and were lucky to find this company. They provided exceptional care, companionshipand compassion. As a result we were able to grant my father's wish of staying in his own ho..."
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275 Grove Street, Suite 2-400 , Newton, MA, 02466
5.0
(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 MORE124 Vernon St. , Newton, MA, 02458
5.0
(6 reviews)
"MeetCaregivers is a fabulous agency. They are responsive and sensitive to the needs of the client and family, and work hard to find the right match(es). For example, my mother was extremely hard of hearing and needed caregivers who could speak slo..."
READ MORE204 2nd Ave, Waltham, MA, 02451
5.0
(5 reviews)
"I feel so fortunate to have been introduced to Mature Caregivers and to have benefitted from your Caregiver's (David) time with my husband who has advanced Dementia. The caregiver spends time going through family albums, going out for walks, doing ex..."
READ MORE5 Middlesex Ave, Ste 19, Wilmington, MA, 01887
5.0
(3 reviews)
"On very short notice we needed help for my mother-in-law when she returned to her assisted living facility after spending a month in rehab for a broken arm. Her facility insisted she have 24 hour attendants till they were satisfied she had readjuste..."
READ MORE305 Whiney St, suite G4, Leominster, MA, 01453
5.0
(2 reviews)
"Truly Cherished was unbelievably helpful and kind when our family was in a time of need. My grandfather needed 24 hour assistance at home, especially when COVID restrictions would not allow family to visit him. The owner was sure to have someone work..."
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 MORE495 Cabot Street, Beverly, MA, 01915
5.0
(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 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 MORE2 Franklin St, Stoneham, MA, 02180
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Comfort Keepers were utterly professional, caring, reliable, and creative when it came to caring for my Mom, who suffers from dementia. I truly had a support team at my disposal 24/7. I would highly recommend the folks at Comfort Keepers without he..."
READ MORE124 4th St, Medford, MA, 02155
5.0
(1 reviews)
"I had been searching for a Home Care agency that I could feel comfortable with. After calling a few places I decided to contact Beyond Love N’ Care; when I got to talk to the owner he understood immediately what my family needs were and was able to a..."
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 MORE147 Range Way Rd., Apt. 3301, Billerica, MA, 01862
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Access now home care was the best decision we made to bring on board when our loving mother needed 24/7 care after the diagnosis of cancer.. the care providers were extremely professional, loving and very compassionate . I recommend them...."
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 MOREMonthly home care costs in Wakefield are more expensive than the state or national averages. Residents pay $381 more per month than the state average and $1,335 more than the national average. Costs are also higher in Wakefield than in Worcester, located in central Massachusetts, and Springfield in the southern part of the state. Just across the border with Rhode Island, monthly home care costs in Providence are $572 less expensive than in Wakefield.
Wakefield
$6,292
Massachusetts
$5,911
The United States
$4,957
Worcester
$5,720
Springfield
$5,339
Providence
$5,720
Home health care costs, which include light medical services like administering medication or providing physical or occupational therapy, are less expensive on average than home care in Wakefield by about $50 monthly. The average costs of assisted living are $527 more per month than home care, and the cost of skilled nursing is also more expensive, by an average of an additional $6,863 per month. Adult day care costs are $4,678 less expensive per month than home care.
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
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 Wakefield:
Resource | Contact | Address | Service |
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Elizabeth E. Boit Fund | (781) 324-7705 | Mystic Valley Elder Services, 300 Commercial Street, #19, Malden, MA 02148 | The Elizabeth E. Boit Fund is a special program set aside for older adults living in the Wakefield area. Seniors who face an urgent need and meet certain eligibility requirements can reach out to see if the Elizabeth E. Boit fund may be able to provide emergency financial assistance. |
Wakefield Tax Exemption Program | (781) 245-3312 | 30 Converse Street, Wakefield, MA 01880 | Residents of Wakefield over the age of 60 may be able to qualify for a special exemption of $750 on their real estate tax bills in exchange for 68 hours of community service to the Town of Wakefield. In order to be eligible for the program, residents must: |
MassOptions | (844) 422-6277 | 1 Ashburton Pl 11th floor, Boston, MA 02108 | MassOptions is a free resource for all Massachusetts residents. It can help seniors, caregivers and family members find services and assistance programs that help older adults live independently at home. Thanks to MassOptions, seniors can avoid the frustration of calling several agencies or researching online. |
Health Equipment Items for Loan | (781) 245-3312 | Wakefield’s Council on Aging, 30 Converse Street, Wakefield, MA 01880 | Seniors who wish to remain in their home may occasionally suffer an occasional health setback and require certain helpful items during their recovery. The Wakefield Council on Aging has a number of health equipment items available to borrow for a long or short-term basis including: |
Transportation Services | (781) 245-3312 | Wakefield’s Council on Aging, 30 Converse Street, Wakefield, MA 01880 | The Wakefield Council on Aging offers transportation services to senior residents to make it easier to attend medical appointments, run errands or even go to the hair salon. General transportation is available Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. and Friday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Trips to the senior center are free. Other trips require a small fee. Call the above number or check the website for more information about scheduling and payment. |
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.
Home Care
Jojo#24
1.0
Review of Best Home Care
Home health care. DONOT USE THIS SERVICE. THEY ARE HORRIBLE. THEY SET UP FOR A PERSON TO COME AND THEY NEVER SHOW. THIS HAS HAPPEN 4 TIMES TO MY DAUGTHER. IT IS UNACCEPTABLE THAT THEY ARE ALLOWED...