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57 E Main St Ste 201, Westborough, MA, 01581
4.8
(112 reviews)
"We had an excellent experience with Right at Home in Westborough. They provided compassionate and reliable caregivers for my mom at home, which provided me with much-needed respite and peace of mind. The agency was responsive to our needs and worked ..."
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60 Leo M. Birmingham Parkway, Suites 205 & 208, Boston, MA, 02135
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560 Boston Turnpike, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545
Dedicated to providing the kind of non-medical in-home care Caring starts with people who care. At Care With Care Homehealth Care, we take pride in ourselves for being at the heart of caring through our Mission: ”To bring hope and a smile in every environment that we engage in.” Care With Care Homehealth Care is a Non Franchise Home Care Agency, that is Bonded, Licensed and Insured. We know how important choosing a quality care provider can be. The staff at Care with Care HomeHealth Care are special people. We take joy in our ability to make a difference in the lives of our patients and families. Each staff at Care with Care HomeHealth Care are carefully selected, screened and trained for the capable and compassionate care for families, seniors, elderly and the handicap. At Care with Care Home Health Care we put your needs first by providing : Quality Care with Quality Care Givers Personal Service with Personalized Services based on your needs Dependable personal caregivers Among the people we do take care of are: Special needs children and young adults Mentally and Physically challenged individuals Dementia and Alzheimer’s challenged individuals ALS and Parkinson’s Disease
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155 Mill St, Worcester, MA, 01603
5.0
(4 reviews)
"Am out of the country but BRIELLA HOMECARE is taking care of my Granpa with Dementia. I'm extremely pleased with the quality of their service. They really do a great job. ..."
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305 Whiney St, suite G4, Leominster, MA, 01453
5.0
(2 reviews)
"Truly Cherished was unbelievably helpful and kind when our family was in a time of need. My grandfather needed 24 hour assistance at home, especially when COVID restrictions would not allow family to visit him. The owner was sure to have someone work..."
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101 Randolph Road, Worcester, MA, 01606
5.0
(2 reviews)
"My Dad has been with Oasis for over 2 years. I tell everyone I know about Oasis. Dad was in a prior facility that did not have the training or the capability to care for those who have mental challenges from dementia. The people at Oasis are wonde..."
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62 Warner Ave , Worcester, MA, 01604
5.0
(2 reviews)
"I didn't know what to do about my health issues. I found that this team was just what I was looking for. They are friendly, professional, and they really care...."
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56 Pickering Street , Needham, MA, 02492
5.0
(1 reviews)
We are Health and Home Caregivers Commonwealth Caregivers is a family-owned and licensed provider of non-medical, in Health and Home Care services for people of varying ages, physical conditions and cognitive abilities. Our clients include seniors, people recovering from illness or injury and individuals with physical disabilities. Commonwealth Caregivers' staff of experienced, dependable and compassionate caregivers includes Home Health Aides, Certified Nurse Assistants, Homemakers and Companions. Our caregivers are carefully screened, selected and trained to meet the needs of each client. We provide individualized Homecare and Health Care plans based on the needs and desires of our clients and their families. We can provide services in homes, hospitals, nursing homes, rehabilitation centers and assisted living facilities. Our services can be temporary or long-term and can range from a few hours once or twice a week to up to 24 hours a day. Commonwealth Caregivers offers a range of services based completely around the needs of the patient. These services include: Live-in: 24-hour coverage charged on a cost effective daily fee. Hourly: Day, evening or night coverage. Respite: Short term relief coverage for family Some of these services include, but are not limited to: personal care companionship transportation meal preparation ambulation and transfers pet care shopping and errands housecleaning Ongoing Services 24 hour on call staff is available for any of your needs Replacement coverage will be provided Home safety evaluations Coordination of homecare supplies and equipment Coordination of hospice care when needed Routine visits to home to check on quality of care and cleanliness of home Have a licensed nurse or Certified Care Manager visit your home and conduct a free, no obligation assessment today.
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346 Turnpike Red, #2307, Westborough, MA, 01581
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Zynab and her team of caregivers provided a valuable support to our family when our Dad was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer and Dementia. There attendance was wonderful, caregivers were gentle, professional, helpful and supportive. Their service were b..."
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100 Trade Center, Ste. G700, Woburn, MA, 01801
4.0
(1 reviews)
"A friend recommended Plan B to me. We've been pleased with everything. Esther is good in checking and communicating with me. She's on top of everything. My parents like their caregivers. They're doing a great job. ..."
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533 Main Street,, Winchester, MA, 01890
Clark Care, Inc., a private duty nursing registry established in 1988, is owned and operated by Claudia Clark Gay and an exceptional administrative support team. Clark Care's success is due to the sensitive and personalized professional care provided each individual client. Our mission is excellence in patient services provided in an environment of dignity, compassion, and respect. We strive to treat each one of our patients in the way we would like to see a member of our own family treated. In private care, one can never be too careful. We respond to all concerns expressed by clients and are very conscientious about establishing a good client/caregiver match.
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PO Box 231, Auburn, MA, 01501
Medex Healthcare, inc. is owned and operated by a registered nurse with 20+ years of experience in the nursing field. Our mission is to provide quality, compassionate care to family members and their loved ones. Our goal is to help your loved ones stay safe at home and get the best care they deserve. Our experienced staff is multilingual. Our services will allow our clients to: enjoy their daily activities and routine remain in their familiar surroundings have help with household shores have a trusted companion help family members with medical issues help family members with respite care Caregiver Information Caregiver Skills Include: Ethics, Validation Therapy, Patient Transfers, Stress Management, Grief Issues, Family Communication, Communicating with Dementia Patients Caregivers employed, bonded and insured: Yes Caregivers available 24 hours a day: Yes Available to assisted living facility: Yes RN on Staff: Yes Home Health (Medical) Care: Yes
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316 MAIN ST Suite 500, Worcester, MA, 01608
GIA Home Care Services Provide family center care to our clients. Our goal is to keep families together in the comfort of their own home.
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28 South Main Street, Building B, Sharon, MA, 02067
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484 Main Street, Worcester, MA, 01601
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638 Adamsville Road, Westport, MA, 02790
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82 wendell ave, suite 100 , Pittsfield, MA, 01201
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1078 W Boylston St suite 202 204, Worcester, MA, 01606
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50 Elm St, Southbridge, MA, 01550
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51 Man Mar Dr #4, Plainville, MA, 02762
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The Genworth 2021 Cost of Care Survey shows that Blackstone’s monthly home care costs are higher than the national average by $763. The prices are slightly lower than the state average of $5,911 by $190. Due to its proximity to Worcester City, Blackstone shares similar monthly costs of $5,720. It’s the same with nearby cities such as Framingham. It has lower costs than Boston’s $6,292, the state’s capital, by $572. Blackstone has higher home care costs than Pittsfield, far west of Massachusetts, by $95. Cities in the far eastern part of the state, such as Plymouth, have higher monthly home care costs.
Blackstone
$5,720
Massachusetts
$5,911
The United States
$4,957
Worcester City
$5,720
Framingham
$5,720
Pittsfield
$5,625
Plymouth
$6,673
Senior care options in Blackstone include adult daycare, nursing home care and home health care. Home health care includes light medical services like wound care and medication management and costs about $191 more than home care, which includes help with housekeeping and daily living. Nursing homes provide 24-hour specialized medical support and cost $6,143 more than monthly home care services. Assisted living facilities cost slightly less per month than home care by $35. Adult daycare is part-time assistance with daily activities and is lower than monthly home care costs by $3,879.
Home Care
$5,720
Home Health Care
$5,911
Adult Day Health Care
$1,842
Assisted Living
$5,685
Nursing Home Care (semiprivate room)
$11,863
Note: Data for Blackstone was not available, so data for the nearest city, Worcester, was used instead.
Given the high cost of in-home care, many people use one or more forms of financial assistance to cover the expenses. Below, we explain some of the most common sources of financial help for paying for in-home care. If none of these options are available to you, you can reach out to your Area Agency on Aging or Aging and Disability Resource Center to learn about local resources.
Home care services are only one of the pieces needed for seniors to gracefully age in place. There are many services and programs that are low-cost or free, that enable seniors to enjoy an independent lifestyle in the comfort of their own home, such as help with home modifications, meal delivery services, and more. Below, we’ve compiled a few of the most helpful resources in Blackstone:
| Resource | Contact | Address | Service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transportation | (508) 876-5133 | Senior Center Annex,15 St. Paul Street, Blackstone, MA 01504 | Blackstone Van Regional Transportation Services is a free door-to-door transport service for seniors over the age of 60 with no other means of transportation. The van takes seniors to grocery stores, banks, appointments and social events. Medical appointments always take priority over other destinations. Rides need to be scheduled in advance to ensure that a van is available for the particular route. Wheelchairs can be accommodated. Transport is available from Monday to Friday only. |
| Meals on Wheels | (508) 949-6640 | Tri Valley, 10 Mill Street, Dudley Ma 01571 | Tri Valley is a nonprofit organization that runs a Meals on Wheels program in the Blackstone area. The program delivers meals to homebound seniors who are unable to prepare meals for themselves. A hot meal is delivered each day around noon by a team of volunteer drivers. Cold evening meals and weekend frozen meals are provided for those that have no other meal preparation options. There is a suggested donation per meal to help cover costs but no senior will ever be denied meals if they cannot afford the donation. The volunteers check on the seniors while delivering the meals and let the program staff know if anything is amiss. |
| Home Energy Assistance Program | (401) 723-0227 | 210 West Ave, Pawtucket RI 02860 | BVCAP is a nonprofit organization that provides community services and runs the Home Energy Assistance Program in the Blackstone area. This program is funded by the federal government with the goal of reducing the energy costs for low-income households by installing improvements to make the property more energy-efficient. Priority is given to seniors and households with young children. Some of the services offered include installing insulation, boiler repair and replacement, reducing drafts and ensuring proper ventilation. There is no charge for these services. |
| Outreach S.H.I.N.E Program | (508) 876-5153 | Senior Center Annex,15 St. Paul Street, Blackstone, MA 01504 | This program identifies the unmet need of seniors over the age of 60 and their caregivers. Once the need is identified, the program puts the seniors in touch with the correct agency or volunteer program that is able to assist them. S.H.I.N.E. provides counselors to assist seniors in understanding health information and insurance and ensuring the seniors have the cover and assistance that they are eligible for. |
Aging can be a difficult process, and loved ones may not always ask for help – often times it’s up to their family to evaluate their need for help around the house. While no two situations are exactly alike, this checklist can help you and your loved ones determine when it’s time to start the search for a home care provider.
If you’ve determined that your loved one needs the assistance of a care provider in their home, it may be time for a difficult conversation. Handled correctly, however, this process can bring a family together and ensure that everyone’s concerns are addressed. Use this PDF as a starting point to help the conversation stay as positive and productive as possible.
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