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Boston, Massachusetts, has 129 home care agencies with an average hourly cost of $31. The total cost of home care in Boston varies from person to person, depending on how many daily hours of care are needed. Because this type of care is desirable for seniors who need extra support but want to continue living at home, we’ve outlined helpful payment methods and local resources for the Boston area below. You’ll also find home care agency regulations and listings to help you choose a Boston home care agency.

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Ezra Care took the time to match the health care workers perfectly for my wife. Warm, caring, help has been their calling card. I couldn't be more happy than I am. I don't hesitate to recommend Ezra to...
Provides: Home Care
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Maintaining independence is important to everyone. At Ezra Home Care we understand this, and we work to make it a reality through our compassionate, experienced caregivers. We demand the same type of personalized, quality care from our staff that we would insist upon for our own loved ones....
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Sudbury River is a great fit for our family. Staff is courteous, friendly and we have a excellent caregiver. Based on the experience we have had so far with Sudbury River Home Care, we would recommend this...
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Homewatch Caregivers Serving Metrowest is a in-home senior care provider located in Framingham, a town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. This peaceful town offers a slower pace of life, friendly neighbors, and a more relaxed way of living. Beautiful tree-lined streets offer a variety of...
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Savens Healthcare Services was referred to me by the VA. My father had kind and caring staff and was able to live at home. At the very end of his life he had two staff members who went out of their way to...
Provides: Home Care
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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1 review
Provides: Home Care
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Our in-home healthcare services include, respite care, companionship, personal care, and housecleaning. We also provide staffing for Licensed Practical Nurses, Certified Nurses, Home Health Aides and Homemakers, who can assist with patient care, personal care, assessments, medication, ADL's,...
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3 reviews
I live in Virginia while my relative stayed at his home in Massachusetts. Purple Nurses treated [name removed] like he was family. They totally exceeded my expectations. I felt at ease being so far away...
Provides: Home Care
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Skilled and Non Skilled Home CareRNs, LPN's, CNA's and Home Health Aides
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1 review
Provides: Home Care
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Private Home Care assistance for Seniors in there place of living. Personal care Aides and Certified nurses Aides, Home Health Aids. Dementia Care Services. Live-in Care aides. Oversight Care. 24 hour care services. Overnight Care. Bathing grooming, Toileting assistance Medication reminders,...
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I was in a real pinch to find the right care giver and "home manager" for my parents. Mom suffers from dementia and suddenly Dad, her main caregiver, had a stroke. Almost overnight, we needed immediate...
Provides: Home Care
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
About our Consulting and Recruiting ServicesGrandma Joan is an award-winning consulting and recruiter service that has been helping discerning families recruit, screen, and hire premium live-in caregivers since 2010.We act as the family’s private 3rd party recruiters, finding and screening the...
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I liked this service for the help for my husband. I was able to get a good caretaker that come to our home and help with the needs and being a companion. We were happy to see that she was reliable and on...
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Welcome to Home Helpers of the South Shore! At Home Helpers, we are committed to providing non-medical personalized care to help our clients in their daily lives whether they reside at home or in a facility.  We pride ourselves on providing assistance that is truly deserved and needed by...
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Caregiver was patient and exacting. As a live in she took the time to give mom all the things she needed. We saw a huge change in her after she was home. As a child seeing parents age is not easy. The help...
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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3 reviews
Great job, my mom is very happy with their services, very caring, helpful and clean I would recommend them to anyone out there looking for senior care. Thanks
Provides: Home Care
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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Provides: Home Care
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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Provides: Home Care
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Right at Home helps people stay in their homes. We believe that maintaining an independent lifestyle fosters the dignity and sense of purpose we all seek. Your own home provides invaluable comfort, a sense of security and feeling of well-being.If you or a family member needs assistance with...
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
4 reviews
We are no longer using them but their employees were very caring and we would recommend this community to other families based on the experience we had with them.
Provides: Home Care
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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[name removed] who is the manager - the coordinator with Visiting Angels was so professional, extremely easy to talk to and great to work with. [name removed] who was the care taker for our family was just...
Provides: Home Care
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
1 review
Provides: Home Care
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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My mother needed 24/7 personal assistance beyond what her long term care facility was able to provide. Newbridge's social service department made a few recommendations and Amada was able to quickly provide...
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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Home Instead has constantly and consistently pivoted to meet my needs for my father. They have truly been my partner in his care. I appreciate their transparency, heart, inventiveness and work ethic. They...
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Home Instead Senior Care® is a reliable source of home care for seniors north of Boston. Services include companionship, meal preparation, light housekeeping, medication reminders, shopping, errands, Alzheimer's care and more.We also have nurses on staff as well as Home Health Aides and Certified...
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We are generally happy with Senior Helpers, however there are a few things that keep the rating under 5. Lack of communication - New caregivers arrive without prior notice that someone new is coming. Because...
Provides: Home Care
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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Provides: Home Care
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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Provides: Home Care
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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Provides: Home Care
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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Provides: Home Care
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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Provides: Home Care
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.

Costs of home care in Boston, MA

Average cost of home care in Boston, MA

Average hourly rate
$31/hr
Average overnight rate
$38/hr
Average weekend rate
$41/hr

Average monthly cost of home care vs. senior living in Boston, MA

44 hours of home care/wk
$5,953/mo
$7,289/mo

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Paying for home care in Boston, Massachusetts

How people pay for home care in Boston may depend on what type of care they receive. For instance, it’s common for people to consider their health insurance. However, most policies only cover the medical version of home care, known as home health care. Personal funds, such as pensions and savings accounts, are often used to cover nonmedical home care services and any home health care not covered by insurance.

Some of the public insurance methods that may cover home care costs, pending eligibility, include Medicare and Medicaid, known as MassHealth in Massachusetts. Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits are another option for eligible individuals. You may also be able to use your long-term care insurance policy, depending on what it covers.

Paying for home care
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See how VA benefits can help veterans and their spouses pay for home care.

Home care and LTC insurance
Learn how to use long-term care insurance to cover home care costs.

Does Medicare pay for home care in Boston?

Yes, Medicare will pay for home care services in Boston, so long as they’re given alongside doctor-prescribed home health care services. The main difference between home care and home health care is that home health care provides skilled medical care, and home care provides nonmedical personal care.

A person must have a disability or be age 65+ to be eligible for Medicare coverage. To navigate these benefits, we recommend contacting the Massachusetts Serving the Health Insurance Needs of Everyone (SHINE) Program. SHINE counselors help people maximize their Medicare benefits, save money, and apply for additional programs. Call 1-800-439-0183 to speak with a counselor.

Our Boston listings include both home care and home health care agencies. However, A Place for Mom, per federal law, can’t work with Medicare-certified home health care agencies. We refer to home care agencies in the area, and you’ll see these verified partners in the listings above.

Does Medicaid pay for home care in Boston?

Yes, Massachusetts Medicaid, or MassHealth, pays for home care services that are part of medically necessary home health care prescribed by a doctor. Personal nonmedical home care on its own isn’t covered.

Eligibility for MassHealth is typically based on income and Massachusetts residency. However, additional criteria apply to seniors seeking coverage for home care services, such as being at least 65 years old or needing long-term care services.[01]

Once approved, people can also apply for Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Waivers. Specifically for seniors, the Frail Elder Waiver can help those age 60+ get the support they need to continue living at home instead of in a nursing facility.[02] You can contact your nearest Aging Services Access Point for eligibility and enrollment information.

Where do I get information about veterans benefits in Boston?

To learn about veterans benefits and get support with the application process, we recommend contacting the Massachusetts Executive Office of Veterans Services or the Veterans Benefits Administration Boston Regional Office first. They can help veterans, their dependents, or their surviving spouses understand their eligibility for certain VA benefits, as this can be difficult to navigate alone.

Veterans service organizations (VSOs) are great options to contact next. They connect people with trained and VA-vetted benefit officers who can thoroughly explain all available benefits. They often guide people through the lengthy application process for little to no cost. Explore your options below to find a VSO near you:

What other Boston services help seniors age in place?

Boston has a few resources to help seniors continue living at home independently. The city’s Age-Friendly Boston program works with local businesses to meet the needs of the senior population. In addition to offering local food access resources, Age-Friendly Boston hopes to make transportation and home repairs more accessible to seniors.

Boston also has Age Strong Advocates who offer senior benefit application assistance. They can also connect seniors to local groups and make referrals to expert legal and financial advisors. Call 617-635-4366 to speak with an advocate.

What families are saying about home care in Boston

Recent reviews for home care in Boston

Home Helpers Home Care of Lexington, MA in Burlington, MA

4.2
Can't hurt to look. It takes a bit to find the right caregiver that is a good fit. That takes a bit.

Amada Senior Care of Boston MetroWest, MA in Dedham, MA

5.0
Easy to schedule, responsive, acted quickly when we needed to change timing of services and were flexible.

Amada Senior Care of Westborough, MA

5.0
Caregivers are great and the company communications to us is very good and when we call with questions or need anything, their response is quick and caring, and they are very respectful of your needs and concerns.

How to choose the right Boston home care agency

Whether a home care agency is needed for personal support or for home health care services, it’s important to do some research before you choose an agency. The information you’ll find below guides you through Massachusetts home care agency licensing and regulation requirements, so you can be prepared with the information before making a final decision. We’ve also outlined some caregiver qualifications and questions to ask potential agencies.

Licensure and accreditation

Massachusetts has a Home Care Licensing Commission that works to create licensure and regulation requirements for home care agencies in the state. However, only home health care agencies are currently regulated in Boston.[03,04] Home health care agencies must be licensed by the Massachusetts Department of Labor Standards.[05]

Home health care agencies must also follow certain MassHealth regulations if they contract with Medicaid. Agencies must follow these regulations if MassHealth is to cover home health services for a Medicaid beneficiary:[04]

  • Hold a home health services certification from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health
  • Comply with periodic inspections
  • Only provide services to people under the care of a physician
  • Keep records of all services provided

Massachusetts home care agencies can also be accredited, meaning the agency has met an accrediting organization’s care quality standards. The Home Care Alliance of Massachusetts has an accreditation program. They consider 15 standards:[06]

  • Policies for employee and client privacy
  • Service planning agreements
  • Complaint filing procedures
  • Procedures to report abuse
  • Workers compensation insurance coverage
  • Payroll procedures
  • Caregiver orientation
  • Caregiver training
  • Caregiver competency
  • Licensure for professional caregivers, such as nurses and physical therapists
  • Emergency contact policies
  • Caregiver supervision policies
  • Background screenings
  • Liability insurance
  • Adherence to federal and local business laws

Because Massachusetts doesn’t require licensing standards for all home care agencies, identifying if an agency is accredited may be important to consider in your search.

Hiring practices

Massachusetts has state regulations in place so home care agencies can hire qualified caregivers. Caregivers working for home care agencies must complete 60 hours of training before working with clients. The training includes 40 hours of homemaker training and 20 hours of personal care training.[07]

Those who work for home health care agencies, also known as home health aides, have additional requirements. Every home health aide has to be a certified nursing assistant (or CNA). Plus, if an agency is covered by Medicare or MassHealth, home health aides have to complete 12 annual hours of additional training and an evaluation.[07]

Fees and minimums

In addition to the hourly rate, Boston home care agencies may charge fees or have minimum hourly requirements. We recommend contacting agencies you’re interested in and asking them about some of these topics:

  • Required deposits
  • Cost of a client assessment
  • Minimum number of hours or shifts
  • Minimum age requirement for clients

Other questions to ask Boston home care agencies

Ask these 10 questions to help you find the right home care agency.

Frequently asked questions about home care in Boston

Ezra Home Care LLC, Amada Senior Care of Westborough, MA and Care Resolutions Inc - Sherborn are the top-rated Home Care facilities near Boston, MA. These Home Care facilities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews. See full list of communities.

The average cost of Home Care in Boston is {{ zipAverageCost }} per month. This cost may vary based on location, amenities, floorplan, level of care and other factors.

Home care is provided by an aide who comes to a senior’s home to help with daily chores and activities of daily living. It can be offered anywhere a senior calls home — including a house, senior apartment, independent living, or assisted living. Learn more about home care.

Home care services are customizable to a senior’s unique needs. Services can include companionship, help with chores like cooking and housekeeping, or assistance with activities of daily living, like toileting and bathing. Explore home care services in more detail.

Home care provides nonmedical services for seniors who require assistance with daily tasks like housework, bathing, dressing, and transportation. In contrast, home health care is prescribed by a doctor and includes services like skilled nursing care and therapies, health monitoring, and medication administration that are provided by licensed medical professionals. Read more about home care vs. home health care.

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Mass.gov. (2024). Home Care Licensing Commission.

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