Nurses At Home
165M New Boston st, Suite 244, Woburn, MA, 01801
"Nurses At Home is here to help you and your loved ones age with pride, respect and dignity. We provide you with the support and education th..."
READ MORENewton, Massachusetts, is a city located seven miles west of Boston. The senior population makes up around 18.3% of the 87,453 residents, which is slightly above the national average of 16.5%. Nearby, Boston is home to some of the best hospitals in the country, including Massachusetts General Hospital. The overall cost of living in Newton is far higher than the national average but the cost of health care is significantly lower than the national average. The 2021 Genworth Cost of Care Survey states that seniors in Newton spend on average $6,292 per month on home care. Home care covers personal care services, such as grooming and cleaning, whereas home health care includes medical services and may cost more.
Below we’ve compiled a comprehensive directory of every home care provider in Newton– 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.
165M New Boston st, Suite 244, Woburn, MA, 01801
"Nurses At Home is here to help you and your loved ones age with pride, respect and dignity. We provide you with the support and education th..."
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According to the 2021 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, home care in Newton costs almost $400 more than the state average and over $1,300 more than the national average. In the east of Massachusetts on the Atlantic coast, Barnstable Town has the least affordable home care in the state, costing around $400 more than in Newton. On the other side of the state in Pittsfield, care is significantly cheaper, costing almost $700 less per month. Seniors in Springfield pay around $950 less, and in Worcester, seniors pay $570 less.
Newton
$6,292
Massachusetts
$5,911
The United States
$4,957
Barnstable Town
$6,673
Pittsfield
$5,625
Springfield
$5,339
Worcester
$5,720
Home health care is slightly cheaper than home care in Newton, costing about $50 less per month despite its additional medical services. For older adults who only require daytime support, adult day care is the most affordable option, costing almost $4,700 less than home care. Assisted living communities in Newton cost about $500 more than home care, and for a semiprivate room in a nursing home, seniors pay more than double the amount of home care.Â
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
Note: Data for Newton was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Boston, 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 Newton:
Resource | Contact | Address | Service |
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Newton Senior Center | (617) 796-1660 | 345 Walnut St, Newtonville, MA 02460 | The Newton Senior Center is a nationally accredited local hub of activities and programs for elderly residents of Newton. This facility offers fitness, sports and hobby classes throughout the year. The Senior Center also gives elderly individuals and their caregivers access to support groups for elder care issues and for bereavement management. |
NewMo Senior Transport | (617) 655-8019 | 1000 Commonwealth Ave, Newton Centre, MA 02459 | The City of Newton launched NewMo in 2019 as a scheduled transportation option for residents of the city aged 60 or older. This service can be used for rides to senior centers, grocery shopping locations, medical appointments, care facilities and religious services , inside Newton boundaries. The service, which normally costs $5 per ride, charges 50 cents per ride to elderly clients who receive fuel assistance, are enrolled in SNAP or are part of MassHealth. |
Home Delivered Meals – Springwell | (617) 926-4100 | 307 Waverley Oaks Road, Suite 205 Waltham, MA 02452 | The Home Delivered Meals service of Springwell offers a hot lunch five days a week. Drivers who deliver the meals also check up on the well-being of recipients. Menu options are available for seniors with no major dietary issues or in accordance with special health needs. The service also includes kosher and Chinese options. Applicants must be 60 or older and either lack sufficient kitchen facilities or be physically, emotionally or mentally impaired in a way that prevents regular cooking. |
Massachusetts Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) | (617) 573-1100 | 100 Cambridge St, Suite 300, Boston, MA 02114 | The Low Income Weatherization Assistance Program for Massachusetts (LIWAP) is funded by state and federal money and open to income-eligible residents of the state. It places a preference on enrolling the elderly and families with disabled members. The LIWAP automatically approves applicants who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments. It’s open to households, elderly or otherwise, earning less than $51,137 per year as two-person homes or $39,105 for single-person households. |
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.