In-Home Care Services in Middlesex County, Massachusetts

We found 81 in-home care agencies near Middlesex County, MA. Read reviews, check ratings and pricing, get contact information, and learn about non-medical services offered by browsing the Middlesex County home care providers listed below.

81 Middlesex County, Massachusetts, In-Home Care Services
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  1.  46047
    0.0
    Stay at Home - Walpole, MA
    Serving Middlesex County, Massachusetts
    "As we age, the desire to stay at home becomes increasingly important. After all, home is wher..." more

  2.  59136
    5.0
    Seniors Helping Seniors - Metrowest
    Serving Middlesex County, Massachusetts
    "They've been great for us. They're helping me with my 94-year old mom. We met with the woman who ..." more

  3.  27468
    4.0
    Right at Home Boston North/Cape Ann
    Serving Middlesex County, Massachusetts
    "Right at Home does business with the elder service agency that pays for it. Their service is okay..." more

  4.  28356
    4.7
    Right at Home South Shore
    Serving Middlesex County, Massachusetts
    "Right at Home helped my family and I trough the many stages of elderly care. From just needing an..." more

  5.  27480
    4.5
    Right at Home Boston, Southwest
    Serving Middlesex County, Massachusetts
    "My sister and I are very pleased with the services provided to our Dad by Right at Home, Foxboro...." more

  6.  28590
    5.0
    Right at Home Eastern Worcester County
    Serving Middlesex County, Massachusetts
    "Right At Home has been part of our family since 2009. They began assisting my father as he recov..." more

  7.  49105
    0.0
    Northriver Home Care
    Serving Middlesex County, Massachusetts
    "North River Home Care in Norwell, Massachusetts, is the perfect solution for seniors and others..." more

  8.  73707
    0.0
    Medex Healthcare
    Serving Middlesex County, Massachusetts
    " Medex Healthcare, inc. is owned and operated by a registered nurse with 20+ years of experienc..." more

  9.  34500
    0.0
    United Disabilities Services
    Sinking Spring, PA 19608
    "UDS is a very unique not-for-profit organization headquartered in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. We p..." more

  10.  29063
    0.0
    Homewatch CareGivers Serving Quincy, ...
    Serving Middlesex County, Massachusetts
    "Providing premier in home care services with our professionally trained caregivers backed by ov..." more

  11.  23341
    4.5
    Home Instead Senior Care - Northborou...
    Serving Middlesex County, Massachusetts
    "One of my colleague recommended Home Instead Senior Care. The first person they sent did not work..." more

  12.  38156
    0.0
    Home Instead Senior Care - North Ando...
    Serving Middlesex County, Massachusetts
    "Home Instead Senior Care is a non-medical provider of personal care, companionship, meal prepar..." more

  13.  27474
    0.0
    Right at Home Boston Northwest
    Bedford, MA 01730
    "Right at Home provides in-home caregiving services for thousands of families across the nation...." more

  14.  28458
    5.0
    Right at Home Wakefield
    Wakefield, MA 01880
    "Hello, I would like to add an update to my previous review of Right at Home services. My loved o..." more

  15.  27462
    0.0
    Right at Home Boston Metro West
    Newton, MA 02464
    "Right at Home provides in-home caregiving services for thousands of families across the nation...." more

  16.  57121
    0.0
    Griswold Home Care
    Serving Middlesex County, Massachusetts
    "Griswold Home Care "cares" about YOU. Our founder, Jean Griswold, began Griswold Home Care with..." more

  17.  54833
    4.0
    Connecticut Homecare Services LLC
    Serving Middlesex County, Massachusetts
    "Caring considerate employees of this agency. They know their stuff. Very respectful of client. ..." more

  18.  60522
    0.0
    Comfort Keepers of the North Shore
    Serving Middlesex County, Massachusetts
    "The Independent Living Services Provided by Comfort Keepers Each Comfort Keepers client has ..." more

  19.  56713
    5.0
    Minute Women In-Home Care
    Lexington, MA 02420
    "Locally owned + family run. Very responsive service from office staff. Excellent caregivers. The ..." more

  20.  39547
    0.0
    Bring Care Home
    Serving Middlesex County, Massachusetts
    "Bring Care Home opened its doors in 2004 with a passion to create positive change for families ..." more

  21.  34480
    0.0
    Associated Home Care, Inc.
    Serving Middlesex County, Massachusetts
    "Celebrating 20 Years of Service, 1991-2011 Associated Home Care has consistently provided th..." more

  22.  65912
    4.0
    All Generations Home Care
    Serving Middlesex County, Massachusetts
    "The caregivers from All Generations are very good, and we love them. They provide help to my fath..." more

  23.  42291
    0.0
    All Care Resources
    Serving Middlesex County, Massachusetts
    "All Care Resources, a non-profit, private duty home care provider offers a variety of medical, ..." more

  24.  23989
    0.0
    Home Instead Senior Care - Melrose, MA
    Melrose, MA 02176
    "Home Instead Senior Care is a non-medical provider of personal care, companionship, meal prepar..." more

  25.  24901
    0.0
    Home Instead Senior Care - Lexington, MA
    Lexington, MA 02421
    "Home Instead Senior Care is a non-medical provider of personal care, companionship, meal prepar..." more

CaringScore

Overview HealthScore: 8.4 CostScore: 2.1 LivabilityScore: 7
5.8
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CaringScore for Middlesex County, MA

CaringScore was designed to help millions of Americans find the best places to retire, age in place, or receive eldercare. The CaringScore for in-home care services in Middlesex was based on more than 50 factors in three key categories: health, cost, and livability. By compiling and analyzing this data, Caring.com is able to rate the quality of life you or a loved one might expect should you choose in-home care services in Middlesex.

CaringScore can range from 1 (worst) to 10 (best), and provides a quick way to compare cities, counties, and even specific zip codes. With a CaringScore of 5.8, Middlesex rates above average for those seeking in-home care services.

The charts below highlight a few of the factors we used to calculate the CaringScore for Middlesex. Choose a category score to learn more.

8.4
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HealthScore for Middlesex County, MA

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for in-home care services in Middlesex, rates a region on a scale of 1 (less healthful) to 10 (more healthful). It's specifically tailored to anyone looking for in-home care services. The HealthScore for Middlesex is based on the availability of healthcare resources, air and water quality, the overall health of the local population, and other key factors. With a HealthScore of 8.4, Middlesex rates above average for those seeking in-home care services.

Easy access to physicians -- especially geriatricians and other key specialists -- is important to older adults seeking in-home care services. At 389.3 physicians per capita, Middlesex scores 76.6 percent better than the national average. Middlesex scores 192.3 percent better than the national average in geriatricians per capita, with 3.8, and scores 64.6 percent better than the national average in specialists per capita, with 32.1. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Middlesex is 80.9 years -- 3.9 percent higher than most of the country. The average life expectancy from birth in Middlesex is 80.9 years -- 3.9 percent higher than most of the country. and water quality -- another key measure of Middlesex's environmental health -- trails the national average by 21.8 percent.

Doctors Per Capita Middlesex County, MA Nat'l Avg
Physicians 389.3 220.5
Geriatricians 3.8 1.3
Cardiologists 13 7.7
Oncologists 6.2 3.5
Orthopedists 9.2 7
2.1
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CostScore for Middlesex County, MA

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for in-home care services in Middlesex, rates the cost of living for older adults on a scale of 1 (more expensive) to 10 (less expensive). It's specifically tailored to people looking for in-home care services. The CostScore for Middlesex is based on data such as the average monthly cost of in-home care services in the region, the cost of housing and healthcare, regional tax rates, and other key factors. With a CostScore of 2.1, the costs associated with in-home care services in Middlesex are generally more expensive than the national average.

The average monthly cost for in-home care services in Middlesex is $4,481 , which is 30.6 percent more expensive than the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Middlesex indexes at 52.0 percent higher than the national average. Average healthcare costs are 20.0 percent more expensive than the national average, and the cost of housing is 114.0 percent more expensive than average.

Cost of Living Middlesex County, MA
Aggregate Index 152
Healthcare Index 120
Housing Index 214
Food Index 122
Utilities Index 146
Transportation Index 107
7
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LivabilityScore for Middlesex County, MA

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for in-home care services in Middlesex. On a scale of 1 (less livable) to 10 (more livable), it's a rating of the quality of life in a region, specifically tailored to those looking for in-home care services. The LivabilityScore for Middlesex is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 7, Middlesex rates above average for in-home care services.

Weather is an important factor in choosing the best place for in-home care services. The sun shines an average of 200 days each year in Middlesex, which is about average in the U.S. With an average temperature of 17°F in January, winters tend to be colder in Middlesex than in other parts of the country, and summers are often more temperate than other places, averaging 84°F in July.

Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate in Middlesex is 25.0 percent lower than the national average, and the property crime rate is 50.0 percent lower than average. At $77,839 per year, the population of Middlesex earns a better than average median household income. Middlesex has an unemployment rate of 6.20 percent, roughly 31.9 percent lower than the national average. And about 13.36 percent of the population in Middlesex is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which matches the national average.

Amenities Per Capita Middlesex "Nat'l Avg"
Parks 2.6 136.1
Libraries 5.2 18.8
Places of Worship 50.3 220.5
Public Transit 292.8 110.4
Grocery Stores 98.1 97.7
Pharmacies 13 13.8

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