Known as the Heart of the Commonwealth, Worcester is located in central Massachusetts between Boston and Springfield. Home to around 206,000 residents, the community offers a peaceful retreat from busy city living, allowing residents to be immersed in New England’s natural beauty. As a designated age-friendly city, Worcester is dedicated to supporting the needs of local seniors who make up 13.6% of the population. Worcester earns a spot in the top 50 of U.S. News & World Report’s Best Places to Retire in the United States based on its affordable housing and health costs, access to quality medical facilities and vibrant cultural offerings. Both UMass Memorial Medical Center and Saint Vincent Hospital offer specialized geriatric care services.
According to the Genworth Cost of Care Survey 2021, the average cost of home care services for seniors in Worcester is $5,720 per month. Home health care services are a little more expensive at $5,911 per month. This is because they include the assistance of a skilled nursing aide in addition to household assistance and routine personal care.
Below we’ve compiled a comprehensive directory of every home care provider in Worcester– 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.