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41 Belvidere St , Boston, MA, 02115
41 Belvidere St , Boston, MA, 02115
1050 Commonwealth Ave , Boston, MA, 02215
1051 Beacon St 511C, Brookline, MA, 02446
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592 American Legion, Hwy #3 , Boston, MA, 02131
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The average monthly cost of home care in Boston is $6,292, nearly $400 higher than the state average and $1,335 higher than the national average. Around 40 miles west of the state capital in Worcester, the average cost is approximately 9% lower. Farther west in Springfield, home care is significantly more affordable, representing an average saving of just over $950 per month. Barnstable Town in Massachusetts’ southeast corner is the only city in the state where the average monthly home care cost is more expensive, around 6% higher than the Boston average.
Boston
$6,292
Massachusetts
$5,911
The United States
$4,957
Barnstable Town
$6,673
Worcester
$5,720
Springfield
$5,339
Pittsfield
$5,625
Non-medical in-home care in Boston costs $6,292 per month on average, while in-home health care, which can include certain skilled nursing services and rehabilitation therapies, is around $50 less. Average monthly assisted living facility fees are about $525 higher, and full-time nursing home care is significantly more expensive — over double the cost at $13,155. For some seniors, adult day care, offered outside the home during weekday business hours only, can represent an affordable alternative; prices average less than 26% of the typical cost of home care in the city.
Home Care
$6,292
Home Health Care
$6,244
Adult Day Care
$1,614
Assisted Living
$6,819
Nursing Home Care (semiprivate room)
$13,155
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.
Numerous resources in Boston help seniors remain living at home as they age. Some are included below and offer programs on the following topics:Â healthcare counseling, respite care, legal services, transportation, home repairs and meal services.Â
Resource | Contact | Service |
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Massachusetts State Home Care Program | Online | Massachusetts provides care management and in-home care to help seniors age in place. Its web page has general information, rate tables and access to Options Counseling, a free service for seniors 60 and over. Residents and their families can call MassOptions toll-free at (800) 243-4636 to connect with a local counselor. |
Boston Senior Home Care (BSHC) | (617)451-6400 | BSHC keeps vulnerable Boston residents in their own homes for as long as possible. It offers information and referrals and access to a wide range of services and programs, from caregiver training to legal advice and referrals to respite services. The program connects seniors and their families to the support they need. |
Age Strong Commission | (617)635-4366 | An initiative of Boston's Area Agency on Aging, the Commission provides access to food through low-cost dine-in locations and meal delivery. Other vital services include the free Age Strong transportation shuttle, taxi coupons, in-person care assessments, home visits, and more. |
Boston ElderINFO | (617)292-6211 | Part of the Elder Care Alliance, ElderINFO provides referrals to community programs such as SNAP, which helps eligible seniors pay for groceries, and Adult Foster Care, which applies principles of shared living to give seniors living at home companionship and care. |
Beacon Hill Village | (617)723-9713 | Part of the Village to Village Network, this organization is a membership-led association of adults 50 and over. It offers an array of support services, social and wellness programs, cultural and educational activities and excursions for Boston seniors. |
Senior Home Repair Program | (617)635-4663 | In partnership with the Boston Home Center, this program provides discounted small home repairs for seniors and zero percent-interest deferred loans for major tasks such as replacing a roof or heating system. The program also runs a foreclosure intervention service as well as other initiatives to help seniors remain in their homes. |
FoodSource (FS) Hotline | (800)645-8333 | Seniors living at home often experience food insecurity, especially as grocery prices rise. Hosted by Project Bread, the FS hotline provides emergency food assistance in 180 languages. It prioritizes seniors for immediate relief with referrals to community nutrition programs, including food pantries, the Boston Food Bank and Meals on Wheels services. |
Aging can be a difficult process, and loved ones may not always ask for help – oftentimes 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.