West Newbury, Massachusetts, is a charming town nestled along the Merrimack River in Essex County. It’s home to around 4,800 residents, 14.7% of whom are seniors — less than the national rate of 16.8%. Retirees can benefit from West Newbury’s low crime rates, affordable health care and convenient access to world-class medical facilities, including Anna Jaques Hospital. The town’s Council on Aging offers a range of resources to support the needs of local seniors.
According to the Genworth Cost of Care Survey 2021, the average cost for in-home care in West Newbury is $6,292 per month. Home health care, which includes skilled nursing assistance in addition to basic in-home services, is slightly less expensive at $6,244 per month.
Below we’ve compiled a comprehensive directory of every home care provider in West Newbury– 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.