Newton, Massachusetts, is a city located seven miles west of Boston. The senior population makes up around 18.3% of the 87,453 residents, which is slightly above the national average of 16.5%. Nearby, Boston is home to some of the best hospitals in the country, including Massachusetts General Hospital. The overall cost of living in Newton is far higher than the national average but the cost of health care is significantly lower than the national average. The 2021 Genworth Cost of Care Survey states that seniors in Newton spend on average $6,292 per month on home care. Home care covers personal care services, such as grooming and cleaning, whereas home health care includes medical services and may cost more.
Below we’ve compiled a comprehensive directory of every home care provider in Newton– complete with services offered and reviews from families who’ve actually used the service. In addition to our in-depth provider listings, we’ve compiled resources to help seniors and their families to access all the tools they need to age in place safely and gracefully.