In the Boston suburb of Georgetown, Massachusetts, 17.3% of the population are seniors aged 65 and older, higher than the national average of 16.8%. This town of 8,400 has high living costs, but it has low crime rates, proximity to Boston’s historical and cultural attractions and affordable health care. Top-ranking Holy Family Hospital is only 12 minutes away in Haverhill, and Anna Jaques Hospital is easily accessible in nearby Newburyport. Home care, which involves personal assistance and companionship, costs an average of $6,292 per month here, according to the 2021 Genworth Cost of Care Survey. Home health aide services, which include light medical help from skilled nurses or therapists, are more appropriate for seniors who need minor skilled nursing.
Below we’ve compiled a comprehensive directory of every home care provider in Georgetown– 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.