With approximately 13,700 residents, seniors aged 65 and older living in Ipswich make up 21.1% of the town’s population — significantly higher than the national average of 16.8%.The coastal town of Ipswich is a vibrant suburb of Boston that attracts older residents due to its many senior citizen programs, cultural and historical interests and low crime rates. Ipswich is also a 15-minute drive from Beverly Hospital, which offers geriatric care.
The 2021 Genworth Cost of Care Survey reports that seniors in Ipswich pay an average of $6,292 per month for home care, which provide personal care. For additional light medical services, there’s home health care.
Below we’ve compiled a comprehensive directory of every home care provider in Ipswich– 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.
Directory of Home Care Services in Ipswich, MA
6 Lynde Street, Salem, MA, 01970
We’ve been using Right at Home for over a year now. Sofia comes five days a week. She does supervising of my husband in the shower. She assists him getting dressed when he comes out of the shower. She
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We’ve been using Right at Home for over a year now. Sofia comes five days a week. She does supervising of my husband in the shower. She assists him getting dressed when he comes out of the shower. She puts his creams on. She does whatever he or I ask of her. Once a week, she’ll give him a shave on his head. She puts the wash in the machine. She’s wonderful. She’s never been late. I always know when she’s going to be having a day off or she’s taking an extra day off because she tells me, so that I can write it down and make sure that there is somebody covering her.
She’s just a wonderful all-around person. I don’t know what I would do without her in the morning, because when she is in the shower supervising my husband, I have a chance to go into the shower and get myself ready for the day. Without her, I am kind of lost, only because when she’s there, I know that he will be taken care of. She makes sure he has his eyeglasses and his watch. She puts cream on his face, and she checks him to make sure that there are no wounds that are coming. In the hour or the 45 minutes that she’s here, she is great. She makes sure that he remembers to take his meds in the morning. I said to the supervisor of all the people that come out, I think she’s great. Snow, wind, anything, she’s there.
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We’ve been using Right at Home for over a year now. Sofia comes five days a week. She does supervising of my husband in the shower. She assists him getting dressed when he comes out of the shower. She
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We’ve been using Right at Home for over a year now. Sofia comes five days a week. She does supervising of my husband in the shower. She assists him getting dressed when he comes out of the shower. She puts his creams on. She does whatever he or I ask of her. Once a week, she’ll give him a shave on his head. She puts the wash in the machine. She’s wonderful. She’s never been late. I always know when she’s going to be having a day off or she’s taking an extra day off because she tells me, so that I can write it down and make sure that there is somebody covering her.
She’s just a wonderful all-around person. I don’t know what I would do without her in the morning, because when she is in the shower supervising my husband, I have a chance to go into the shower and get myself ready for the day. Without her, I am kind of lost, only because when she’s there, I know that he will be taken care of. She makes sure he has his eyeglasses and his watch. She puts cream on his face, and she checks him to make sure that there are no wounds that are coming. In the hour or the 45 minutes that she’s here, she is great. She makes sure that he remembers to take his meds in the morning. I said to the supervisor of all the people that come out, I think she’s great. Snow, wind, anything, she’s there.
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231 Sutton St, Suite 2H, North Andover, MA, 01845
My sister and I contacted Home Instead in North Andover at a difficult moment, when our father began to exhibit signs of serious mental decline that called for 24/7 assistance, when we each lived some
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My sister and I contacted Home Instead in North Andover at a difficult moment, when our father began to exhibit signs of serious mental decline that called for 24/7 assistance, when we each lived some three hours away, in Rhode Island and Connecticut. Within a day or two of our reaching out, the amazing staff had constructed — somehow — a team of caregivers who were with Dad in 6- or 12-hour shifts, consistently, patiently, gently and generously. We frankly were stunned at both the speed of HISC’s response, and the manner with which every aide approached the tasks of being with a very intelligent, private, confused and often obstreperous 89-year old New England Yankee. Everyone to a person has been great: professional, attentive, communicative and able to deal with virtually any issue. We are so grateful. We’ve often looked at each other, wondered what we would have done without this service, and how we might possibly have handled the situation on our own. In a word, we couldn’t.
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My sister and I contacted Home Instead in North Andover at a difficult moment, when our father began to exhibit signs of serious mental decline that called for 24/7 assistance, when we each lived some
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My sister and I contacted Home Instead in North Andover at a difficult moment, when our father began to exhibit signs of serious mental decline that called for 24/7 assistance, when we each lived some three hours away, in Rhode Island and Connecticut. Within a day or two of our reaching out, the amazing staff had constructed — somehow — a team of caregivers who were with Dad in 6- or 12-hour shifts, consistently, patiently, gently and generously. We frankly were stunned at both the speed of HISC’s response, and the manner with which every aide approached the tasks of being with a very intelligent, private, confused and often obstreperous 89-year old New England Yankee. Everyone to a person has been great: professional, attentive, communicative and able to deal with virtually any issue. We are so grateful. We’ve often looked at each other, wondered what we would have done without this service, and how we might possibly have handled the situation on our own. In a word, we couldn’t.
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204 2nd Ave, Waltham, MA, 02451
Mature Caregivers provides reliable in-home personal and companionship eldercare. We listen to your needs and concerns and shape a solution! Our Care Coordinators will design a customized care plan to
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Mature Caregivers provides reliable in-home personal and companionship eldercare. We listen to your needs and concerns and shape a solution! Our Care Coordinators will design a customized care plan to fit your loved one’s situation. We provide non-medical services such as personal care, medication assistance, companionship, transportation, and Dementia care. The service we provide can be as little as 4 hours per week or around the clock. Our care coordinators are on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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Mature Caregivers provides reliable in-home personal and companionship eldercare. We listen to your needs and concerns and shape a solution! Our Care Coordinators will design a customized care plan to
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Mature Caregivers provides reliable in-home personal and companionship eldercare. We listen to your needs and concerns and shape a solution! Our Care Coordinators will design a customized care plan to fit your loved one’s situation. We provide non-medical services such as personal care, medication assistance, companionship, transportation, and Dementia care. The service we provide can be as little as 4 hours per week or around the clock. Our care coordinators are on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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153 Andover St, Suite 203, Danvers, MA, 01923
We have Senior Helpers Boston North for my mother. They offer light cleaning and companionship. They will come and cook her meal. They’re just there with her at night before she goes to bed to assist
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We have Senior Helpers Boston North for my mother. They offer light cleaning and companionship. They will come and cook her meal. They’re just there with her at night before she goes to bed to assist with anything that she needs like help her change, help her to the bathroom, maybe help her clean up, and things like that. We had this one lady, and she was phenomenal. She just clicked with my mother. I can’t say anything but great things about her. She was fantastic.
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We have Senior Helpers Boston North for my mother. They offer light cleaning and companionship. They will come and cook her meal. They’re just there with her at night before she goes to bed to assist
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We have Senior Helpers Boston North for my mother. They offer light cleaning and companionship. They will come and cook her meal. They’re just there with her at night before she goes to bed to assist with anything that she needs like help her change, help her to the bathroom, maybe help her clean up, and things like that. We had this one lady, and she was phenomenal. She just clicked with my mother. I can’t say anything but great things about her. She was fantastic.
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638 Adamsville Road, Westport, MA, 02790
We Provide Stress-Free, Supportive Care Relationships.
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Caregiving Services Provided By
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We Provide Stress-Free, Supportive Care Relationships.
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Professional Care Match Provides CONSISTENCY with
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Live-In and Hourly Caregivers
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Caregiving Services Provided By
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Experienced CNAs, HHAs and PCAs:
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– Expert Care For Those Challenged With Alzheimer’s & Other Dementia-Related Illnesses-Certified Dementia Practitioners on staff
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<li>Assistance with Ambulation, Safe Transfers, Encouragement of PT/OT</li>
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Exercises-COTA/L on staff
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<li>Assistance with Personal Hygiene, Showering,</li>
Toileting, Incontinence Care</li>
<li>Medication Tracking Program</li>
<li>Meal Preparation for Well Balanced Diets & Specialty Diets</li>
(Low Salt, Diabetic, Renal, Pureed)</li>
<li>Purposeful Engagement & Companionship</li>
<li>Light Housekeeping-Transportation to Appointments & Other Errands</li>
<li>Integrative Care Approach-Board Certified Holistic Practitioner on staff (Holistic Consults Available)</li>
<li>Hospice Support-End of Life Doula Service</li>
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We Provide Stress-Free, Supportive Care Relationships.
<p></p>
Professional Care Match Provides CONSISTENCY with
<p></p>
Live-In and Hourly Caregivers
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Caregiving Services Provided By
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We Provide Stress-Free, Supportive Care Relationships.
<p></p>
Professional Care Match Provides CONSISTENCY with
<p></p>
Live-In and Hourly Caregivers
<p></p>
Caregiving Services Provided By
<p></p>
Experienced CNAs, HHAs and PCAs:
<p></p>
– Expert Care For Those Challenged With Alzheimer’s & Other Dementia-Related Illnesses-Certified Dementia Practitioners on staff
<p></p>
<li>Assistance with Ambulation, Safe Transfers, Encouragement of PT/OT</li>
<p></p>
Exercises-COTA/L on staff
<p></p>
<li>Assistance with Personal Hygiene, Showering,</li>
Toileting, Incontinence Care</li>
<li>Medication Tracking Program</li>
<li>Meal Preparation for Well Balanced Diets & Specialty Diets</li>
(Low Salt, Diabetic, Renal, Pureed)</li>
<li>Purposeful Engagement & Companionship</li>
<li>Light Housekeeping-Transportation to Appointments & Other Errands</li>
<li>Integrative Care Approach-Board Certified Holistic Practitioner on staff (Holistic Consults Available)</li>
<li>Hospice Support-End of Life Doula Service</li>
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85 Constitution Lane, Suite 200F, Danvers, MA, 01923
I felt comfortable with the agent and my mom.
They are reliable, consistent, and they follow through.
I felt comfortable with the agent and my mom.
They are reliable, consistent, and they follow through.
275 Grove Street, Suite 2-400 , Newton, MA, 02466
Foundational Health Home Care is an excellent agency, they assisted my Elderly Father until his recent passing. Their staff was always very caring and compassionate in attending to his needs. He alway
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Foundational Health Home Care is an excellent agency, they assisted my Elderly Father until his recent passing. Their staff was always very caring and compassionate in attending to his needs. He always spoke good about how the caregivers and care manager took great care of him. I highly recommend their services
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Foundational Health Home Care is an excellent agency, they assisted my Elderly Father until his recent passing. Their staff was always very caring and compassionate in attending to his needs. He alway
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Foundational Health Home Care is an excellent agency, they assisted my Elderly Father until his recent passing. Their staff was always very caring and compassionate in attending to his needs. He always spoke good about how the caregivers and care manager took great care of him. I highly recommend their services
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841 Main Street, West Newbury, MA, 01985
I chose them after speaking to the owner. He called me back right away and we spoke on the phone. He was actually the only person that called me back after I had reached out to them.
Their care we’re
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I chose them after speaking to the owner. He called me back right away and we spoke on the phone. He was actually the only person that called me back after I had reached out to them.
Their care we’re phenomenal. They were amazing. The owner was very invested and helped me through the entire process that I was going through. I was getting an elderly woman out of a nursing home and putting her back into her home, which was the reason why I needed his service which was a 24 hour care service. He helped me through the entire thing when I didn’t know what I was doing. Their attention to detail in individual support was amazing.
The caregivers that we had were amazing. There were several of them, because it was 24 hours so they took shifts. They were kind and compassionate and just amazing people; really kind, loving skilled, everything all combined. They were everything that you would want.
It was 24-hour care so it was everything, bathing, toileting, dressing, companion, cooking, and cleaning.
Our family friend was comfortable with the caregivers. She loved them and they had an excellent relationship. They had a passion for taking care of the elderly, which I think was something special.
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I chose them after speaking to the owner. He called me back right away and we spoke on the phone. He was actually the only person that called me back after I had reached out to them.
Their care we’re
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I chose them after speaking to the owner. He called me back right away and we spoke on the phone. He was actually the only person that called me back after I had reached out to them.
Their care we’re phenomenal. They were amazing. The owner was very invested and helped me through the entire process that I was going through. I was getting an elderly woman out of a nursing home and putting her back into her home, which was the reason why I needed his service which was a 24 hour care service. He helped me through the entire thing when I didn’t know what I was doing. Their attention to detail in individual support was amazing.
The caregivers that we had were amazing. There were several of them, because it was 24 hours so they took shifts. They were kind and compassionate and just amazing people; really kind, loving skilled, everything all combined. They were everything that you would want.
It was 24-hour care so it was everything, bathing, toileting, dressing, companion, cooking, and cleaning.
Our family friend was comfortable with the caregivers. She loved them and they had an excellent relationship. They had a passion for taking care of the elderly, which I think was something special.
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330 Lynn Way, #346, Lynn, MA, 01901
I have been using this for agency for few months now, they’re amazing, very caring, great service, nothing but the best. Caregivers arrive on time to care for my aunty. My Initial call and request f
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I have been using this for agency for few months now, they’re amazing, very caring, great service, nothing but the best. Caregivers arrive on time to care for my aunty. My Initial call and request for personal care needs were handled quickly. They able to answer my questions.
Nurta Home Healthcare provides personal care and companion care to my mother’s sister. After she fall and broke her the second time, we knew it is time to have someone with her. We searched online and came around Nurta home healthcare, spoke to the care coordinator and schedule a free in home assessment.
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I have been using this for agency for few months now, they’re amazing, very caring, great service, nothing but the best. Caregivers arrive on time to care for my aunty. My Initial call and request f
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I have been using this for agency for few months now, they’re amazing, very caring, great service, nothing but the best. Caregivers arrive on time to care for my aunty. My Initial call and request for personal care needs were handled quickly. They able to answer my questions.
Nurta Home Healthcare provides personal care and companion care to my mother’s sister. After she fall and broke her the second time, we knew it is time to have someone with her. We searched online and came around Nurta home healthcare, spoke to the care coordinator and schedule a free in home assessment.
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495 Cabot Street, Beverly, MA, 01915
Associated Home Care is very good. They clean and take me grocery shopping. Each caregiver comes once a week, and each is very friendly and cooperative. I’m happy with the communication from the home
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Associated Home Care is very good. They clean and take me grocery shopping. Each caregiver comes once a week, and each is very friendly and cooperative. I’m happy with the communication from the home office to me.
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Associated Home Care is very good. They clean and take me grocery shopping. Each caregiver comes once a week, and each is very friendly and cooperative. I’m happy with the communication from the home
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Associated Home Care is very good. They clean and take me grocery shopping. Each caregiver comes once a week, and each is very friendly and cooperative. I’m happy with the communication from the home office to me.
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100 Trade Center, Ste. G700, Woburn, MA, 01801
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
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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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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
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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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129 Dodge Street, Suite One, Beverly, MA, 01915
Comfort Keepers was just fine. They helped my mother with the chores around the house and with the laundry. They showed up on time, called ahead, and managed appropriately.
Comfort Keepers was just fine. They helped my mother with the chores around the house and with the laundry. They showed up on time, called ahead, and managed appropriately.
16 City Hall Square, Lynn, MA, 01901
Not a fan. They come for my mom. They look thru drawers and closets as if it’s not someone’s home and the constant threats to discharge her is why I wouldn’t recommend them. My mom is poor and i
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Not a fan. They come for my mom. They look thru drawers and closets as if it’s not someone’s home and the constant threats to discharge her is why I wouldn’t recommend them. My mom is poor and it feels like she’s treated like she’s poor, exempting all this from fear to speak up at all. Anyone who’s come is very pushy. They don’t lift, pet allergies etc. unfortunate.
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Not a fan. They come for my mom. They look thru drawers and closets as if it’s not someone’s home and the constant threats to discharge her is why I wouldn’t recommend them. My mom is poor and i
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Not a fan. They come for my mom. They look thru drawers and closets as if it’s not someone’s home and the constant threats to discharge her is why I wouldn’t recommend them. My mom is poor and it feels like she’s treated like she’s poor, exempting all this from fear to speak up at all. Anyone who’s come is very pushy. They don’t lift, pet allergies etc. unfortunate.
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1501 Main St Suite 32, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Worst company ever, not helpful. My husband and I lost all our hours thanks to them. Stay as far away from this compa y a’s possible. They don’t even answer calls or pays employees
Worst company ever, not helpful. My husband and I lost all our hours thanks to them. Stay as far away from this compa y a’s possible. They don’t even answer calls or pays employees
10 South Main Street, Suite 208, Topsfield, MA, 01833
533 Main Street,, Winchester, MA, 01890
9 Bartlet St., Suite 143, Andover, MA, 01810
316 MAIN ST Suite 500, Worcester, MA, 01608
630 Turnpike Street, North Andover, MA, 01845
861 Main St,, Reading, MA, 01867
Paying for Home Care in Ipswich, MA
The Cost of Home Care in Ipswich, MA
On average, seniors in Ipswich pay $6,692 per month for home care, which is in line with average costs in Massachusetts but over $1,700 more than the national average. Home health care, which includes light medical services provided by registered nurses and physical, speech and occupational therapists, costs a little less per month than in-home personal care services in Ipswich. Seniors living in the eastern parts of the state pay more affordable fees for in-home care in Worcester, Springfield and Pittsfield, while home care costs on Cape Cod in Barnstable are higher.
The Cost of Home Care vs. Other Senior Care Options in Ipswich, MA
Costs for home care in Ipswich average about $500 less than assisted living costs and over $6,800 less than the expenses for a semiprivate room in a skilled nursing facility. Adult day health care programs are the least expensive option, priced at less than one-third the cost of home care services. Seniors generally need transportation, which some towns can provide, to a community center to take part in these organized recreational activities and programs.
Nursing Home Care (semiprivate room)
Note: Data for Ipswich was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Boston Area, MA, was used instead.
Financial Assistance for Home Care in Ipswich, MA
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.
- Long-Term Care Insurance: Long-term care insurance covers expenses related to senior care, including in-home care. Depending on the policy type, beneficiaries may receive a cash payment to use towards long-term care or reimbursement for qualifying long-term care expenses. Note that there are limitations- typically a maximum benefit of $150 per day- and exact coverage terms vary depending on the exact policy, so always check the details.
- Medicare: Medicare does not cover in-home care because it is classified as custodial, or non-medical, care. However, some Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplement plans, which offer expanded benefits, may cover in-home custodial care.
- Medicaid: Medicaid coverage of in-home care varies between different states because it is not a federally mandated benefit. Currently, all states cover some in-home care either through their standard Medicaid or a waiver program. The specific coverage rules are set individually by each state.
- Veterans’ Benefits: The Aid and Attendance benefit is a monthly cash payment that beneficiaries can use to pay for senior care, including in-home care services. To qualify for A&A, Veterans must already receive the VA pension and meet several additional requirements, including needing assistance with the activities of daily living. Contact the Department of Veterans Affairs to learn more.
- Reverse Mortgages: Home Equity Conversion Mortgages (HECMs) are federally insured loans that are available to homeowners age 62 and over. Reverse mortgages allow you to access a portion of your home’s equity in cash, tax free. Many seniors use reverse mortgages to finance their care expenses, including in-home care. Note that although there are no monthly payments due on reverse mortgage loans, borrowers do have to repay the loan once the last surviving homeowner passes away, moves, or sells the home.
Ipswich Home Care 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 Ipswich:
Address: 25 Green Street, Ipswich, MA 01938
Phone: (978) 356-6607
The Ipswich Housing Partnership provides interest-free loans to low and moderate-income homeowners. These loans help seniors pay for the expensive repairs their homes need to be safe and livable. Some of the major projects that seniors may receive funding for include roof replacements, major electrical repair and accessibility modifications. These loans range from $10,000 to $30,000, and some may be eligible for forgiveness after ten years.
Address: 25 Green Street, Ipswich, MA 01938
Phone: (978) 356-6650
The town’s Council on Aging offers many programs that may help local seniors remain in their own homes. Through its Outreach Program, it provides daily phone calls and friendly home visits to homebound seniors. It also offers low-cost in-town transportation on its 14-passenger van. Other programs provide home-delivered library books, assistance with pet care costs or free monthly produce.
Address: 49 Blackburn Center, Gloucester, MA 01930
Phone: (978) 281-1750
As an Area Agency on Aging, SeniorCare Inc. offers many services that can help Ipswich seniors live independently. It serves lunch in dining rooms throughout the community and also provides home-delivered meals to homebound seniors. For both services, seniors are asked to make a donation of $2 per meal. Seniors with medical conditions, like high blood pressure, can receive in-home visits from a registered dietitian.
Address: 180 Main Street, Gloucester, MA 01930
Phone: (978) 282-1000
This nonprofit organization administers the state’s Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program. The program helps seniors pay for their primary source of heat, including coal, electricity or propane. Conveniently, these payments are provided directly to the heating vendor. It also administers the Weatherization Assistance Program, which helps low-income seniors weatherize their homes. Eligible households receive an average of $4,500 in weatherization measures, such as attic insulation and sidewall insulation.
Address: 275 West Broadway, Boston, MA 02127
Phone: (617) 464-8500
This faith-based organization serves needy people who live north of Boston. Through its basic needs program, it offers utility assistance, rent and mortgage assistance and other support that may help low-income seniors remain in their homes. The organization also offers counseling services that can help seniors cope with life adjustments and mental health issues.
Determining Your Loved One’s Need for In-Home Care
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.
Guidelines for Talking About In-Home Care
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.
