In-Home Care Services in Worcester, Massachusetts

We found 29 in-home care agencies near Worcester, MA. Read reviews, check ratings and pricing, get contact information, and learn about non-medical services offered by browsing the Worcester home care providers listed below.

29 Worcester, Massachusetts, In-Home Care Services
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Right at Home Eastern Worcester County
Westborough, MA 01581
"From my first call, RAH were very caring and helpful. They answered emails quickly and always we..." more

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    Griswold Home Care
    Worcester, MA 01604
    "Griswold Home Care "cares" about YOU. Our founder, Jean Griswold, began Griswold Home Care with..." more

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    Dodge Park At Home
    Worcester, MA 01606
    "Dodge Park at Home is a licensed private duty home care agency for seniors who want the benefit..." more

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    Bayada Home Health Care - Worcester - MA
    Worcester, MA 01605
    " Nothing is better than the comfort of home. But sometimes, a health issue can make it hard to ..." more

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    Specialty Home Care Services, Inc
    Serving Worcester, Massachusetts
    " Specialty Home Care Services has been a respected homecare provider since 2005 and provides se..." more

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    Clearview Home Care
    Serving Worcester, Massachusetts
    "Clearview Home Care – Servicing Massachusetts Clearview is a full service home care age..." more

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    Home Instead Senior Care - Northborou...
    Serving Worcester, Massachusetts
    "My mother used this service for 5 years. One year was at a FL office the other years was at the Nort" more

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    Right at Home Eastern Worcester County
    Serving Worcester, Massachusetts
    "From my first call, RAH were very caring and helpful. They answered emails quickly and always we..." more

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    Harmon Home Health, Inc.
    Worcester, MA 01608

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    Griswold Special Care
    Worcester, MA 01604

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    Freedom Telecare, LLC
    Westborough, MA 01581

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    Home Helpers & Direct Link - Dudley
    Dudley, MA 01571
    "Create a Customized Care Plan to Fit Your Lifestyle! Live life your way in th" more

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    Home Helpers & Direct Link - Wayland
    Wayland, MA 01778
    "Create a Customized Care Plan to Fit Your Lifestyle! Live life your way in the " more

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    Extended Family of Wayland
    Wayland, MA 01778

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    Comfort Keepers Natick
    Natick, MA 01760
    "All of the services you would expect out of a BBB fully accredited home care age" more

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    Home Care Assistance Boston
    Wellesley, MA 02481
    "Thank you for your interest in Home Care Assistance of Massachusetts, serving al" more

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    Bayada Home Health - Auburndale - MA
    Auburndale, MA 02466
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    Visiting Angels
    Newton, MA 02464
    "Visiting Angels is the nation.s leading, nationally respected network of non-med" more

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    ComForcare Senior Services - Needham/...
    Norwood, MA 02062
    "ComForcare is a premier provider of non-medical, private duty home care services" more

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    New England Nurses, Inc.
    Lexington, MA 02421
    "Serving Eastern Massachusetts since 1983, New England Nurses succeeds in providi" more

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    LivHOME
    Newton, MA 02458

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    Senior Homecare Solutions
    Newton, MA 02458
    "Senior Homecare Solutions is the perfect answer for seniors and others who aren" more

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    Senior Helpers
    Westford, MA 01886
    "Senior Helpers - West Middlesex is your locally owned and operated office of the" more

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    Home Helpers - Canton
    Canton, MA 02021
    "Create a Customized Care Plan to Fit Your Lifestyle! Live life your way in th" more

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    Caring Senior Service
    Mansfield, MA 02048
    "Caring Senior Service provides affordable, non-medical services, safety care pro" more

CaringScore

Overview HealthScore: 6.4 CostScore: 3.1 LivabilityScore: 3.7
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CaringScore for Worcester, 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 Worcester 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 Worcester.

A 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 4.6, Worcester is on par with the national average for those seeking in-home care services.

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

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HealthScore for Worcester, MA

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for in-home care services in Worcester, 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 Worcester 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 6.4, Worcester 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 245.5 physicians per capita, Worcester scores 11.3 percent better than the national average. Worcester scores 69.2 percent better than the national average in geriatricians per capita, with 2.2, and scores 16.9 percent better than the national average in specialists per capita, with 22.8. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Worcester is 78.8 years -- 1.2 percent higher than most of the country. Air quality in Worcester -- one factor in gauging the healthfulness of a region -- is 54.2 percent below average, and water quality -- another key measure of Worcester's environmental health -- is about average.

Doctors Per Capita Worcester, MA Nat'l Avg
Physicians 245.5 220.5
Geriatricians 2.2 1.3
Cardiologists 10.2 7.7
Oncologists 3.7 3.5
Orthopedists 6.7 7
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CostScore for Worcester, MA

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for in-home care services in Worcester, 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 Worcester 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 3.1, the costs associated with in-home care services in Worcester are generally more expensive than the national average.

The average monthly cost for in-home care services in Worcester is $4,338 , which is 26.4 percent more expensive than the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Worcester indexes at 11.0 percent higher than the national average. Average healthcare costs are 12.0 percent more expensive than the national average, and the cost of housing is 22.0 percent more expensive than average.

Cost of Living Worcester, MA
Aggregate Index 111
Healthcare Index 112
Housing Index 122
Food Index 100
Utilities Index 138
Transportation Index 101
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LivabilityScore for Worcester, MA

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for in-home care services in Worcester. 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 Worcester is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 3.7, Worcester rates below 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 197 days each year in Worcester, 3.9 percent fewer sunny days than the rest of the U.S. sees. With an average temperature of 17°F in January, winters tend to be colder in Worcester than in other parts of the country, and summers are often more temperate than other places, averaging 81°F in July.

Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate in Worcester is 100.0 percent higher than the national average, and the property crime rate is 25.0 percent higher than average. At $45,853 per year, the population of Worcester earns a lower than average median household income. Worcester has an unemployment rate of 9.10 percent, roughly equal to the national average. And about 13.01 percent of the population in Worcester is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which matches the national average.

Amenities Per Capita Worcester Nat'l Avg
Parks 7.3 136.1
Libraries 8.5 18.8
Places of Worship 70.8 220.5
Public Transit 33.3 110.4
Grocery Stores 96.7 97.7
Pharmacies 12.9 13.8

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