28 Home Care Services for Seniors Serving North Andover, MA
North Andover is a bedroom community to the north of the greater Boston area. Site of some of the earliest settlements in Massachusetts, North Andover is currently home to 31,000 residents, 14.5% of whom are seniors aged 65 and over. North Andover enjoys stable and mild summers, when the average high temperatures top 80 degrees, but it still gets 44 inches of snow in winter. Seniors in North Andover are exceptionally safe, as the local crime rates are under 15% of the national average in all categories of both violent and property offenses. Both Boston and Massachusetts have joined the AARP’s Network of Age-Friendly Communities, which means the elected leadership has made the commitment to actively work toward making their town, city, county or state a great place to live for people of all ages.
Seniors in North Andover pay an average of $5,148 a month for homemaker services and $5,339 a month for home health workers, according to the 2018 Genworth Cost of Care Survey. These rates are well above the national average prices, where seniors across the country pay $4,195 for homemaker help and $4,004 a month for home health workers.
Note: Home care cost data wasn’t available for North Andover, so data for the closest city, Boston, was used.
At Caring.com, we’ve compiled a comprehensive directory of every home care provider in the North Andover area – complete with types of care provided, services offered and reviews from families who’ve actually used the service. In addition to our in-depth provider listings, we’ve compiled a list of resources to help seniors and their families access all the tools they need to age in place safely and gracefully.
Directory of Home Care Services in North Andover, MA
Right at Home Haverhill, MA
350 Main Street, Haverhill, MA, 01830
My father needed overnight supervision. They were able to provide care right away (next day) and were very reliable. I would highly recommend this agency.
My father needed overnight supervision. They were able to provide care right away (next day) and were very reliable. I would highly recommend this agency.
Home Instead – North Andover, MA
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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Senior Helpers Boston North
153 Andover St, Suite 203, Danvers, MA, 01923
The help from Senior Helpers Boston North is fine. They send me some young people who needed some training, but evidently they trained them to listen carefully and follow instructions. They’re doing t
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The help from Senior Helpers Boston North is fine. They send me some young people who needed some training, but evidently they trained them to listen carefully and follow instructions. They’re doing the heavy things that are hard for me because of my spinal stenosis. They do the laundry, load and unload the washer, they get small meals for me, and water the plants — which means carrying heavy water. The girl that I have now comes in two hours, three days a week. She also cleaned the bookcases inside and out. She goes around and cleans whatever needs cleaning, like the mirrors and countertops and so on. It’s really helpful to have them come in and do those things. I find that they are very good people. They are always here on the day they’re supposed to be.
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The help from Senior Helpers Boston North is fine. They send me some young people who needed some training, but evidently they trained them to listen carefully and follow instructions. They’re doing t
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The help from Senior Helpers Boston North is fine. They send me some young people who needed some training, but evidently they trained them to listen carefully and follow instructions. They’re doing the heavy things that are hard for me because of my spinal stenosis. They do the laundry, load and unload the washer, they get small meals for me, and water the plants — which means carrying heavy water. The girl that I have now comes in two hours, three days a week. She also cleaned the bookcases inside and out. She goes around and cleans whatever needs cleaning, like the mirrors and countertops and so on. It’s really helpful to have them come in and do those things. I find that they are very good people. They are always here on the day they’re supposed to be.
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A Place At Home – Merrimack Valley
73 Princeton Street, Suite 308 , North Chelmsford, MA, 01863
When it’s time to make decisions about the health and care of yourself or your loved ones, A Place At Home will be there to provide the compassionate and professional care needed to remain in the co
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When it’s time to make decisions about the health and care of yourself or your loved ones, A Place At Home will be there to provide the compassionate and professional care needed to remain in the comfort of your own home.
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Depending on the senior’s specific needs, we provide a wide range of custom fit in home services. All care plans are created by a qualified professional and delivered by a compassionate team of caregivers.
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We are pleased to offer CARE to you in your time of need, and we believe you will find that relying on a company that roots itself in care will provide you with the peace of mind you need for you or your loved one.
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<li>Compassionate – We serve with sensitivity and understanding</li>
<li>Accountable – We stand behind everything we do</li>
<li>Respectful – We advocate for mutual trust and consideration</li>
<li>Ethical – We maintain the highest standards and morals</li>
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We are a family run business so let our our family take care of yours.
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When it’s time to make decisions about the health and care of yourself or your loved ones, A Place At Home will be there to provide the compassionate and professional care needed to remain in the co
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When it’s time to make decisions about the health and care of yourself or your loved ones, A Place At Home will be there to provide the compassionate and professional care needed to remain in the comfort of your own home.
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Depending on the senior’s specific needs, we provide a wide range of custom fit in home services. All care plans are created by a qualified professional and delivered by a compassionate team of caregivers.
<p></p>
We are pleased to offer CARE to you in your time of need, and we believe you will find that relying on a company that roots itself in care will provide you with the peace of mind you need for you or your loved one.
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<li>Compassionate – We serve with sensitivity and understanding</li>
<li>Accountable – We stand behind everything we do</li>
<li>Respectful – We advocate for mutual trust and consideration</li>
<li>Ethical – We maintain the highest standards and morals</li>
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We are a family run business so let our our family take care of yours.
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Perfect Care Match
638 Adamsville Road, Westport, MA, 02790
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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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.
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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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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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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>
<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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BrightStar Care Danvers / North Shore
85 Constitution Lane, Suite 200F, Danvers, MA, 01923
Finding a really good aide who is well trained is the most important thing we needed.
They need to communicate better from the office to the client. They need to be clearer.
Finding a really good aide who is well trained is the most important thing we needed.
They need to communicate better from the office to the client. They need to be clearer.
CareTrak Home Care LLC
32 Newbury Street, Lowell, MA, 01851
This company was amazing. During my injury, they provided me with the best in-home non-medical care to help me with my leg. I hurt my leg and couldn’t move easily or prepare meals as I could not stand
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This company was amazing. During my injury, they provided me with the best in-home non-medical care to help me with my leg. I hurt my leg and couldn’t move easily or prepare meals as I could not stand for long periods of time. Meal preperation was great; they also helped me with groceries. Be sure to call Pat, she helped get me all set up.
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This company was amazing. During my injury, they provided me with the best in-home non-medical care to help me with my leg. I hurt my leg and couldn’t move easily or prepare meals as I could not stand
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This company was amazing. During my injury, they provided me with the best in-home non-medical care to help me with my leg. I hurt my leg and couldn’t move easily or prepare meals as I could not stand for long periods of time. Meal preperation was great; they also helped me with groceries. Be sure to call Pat, she helped get me all set up.
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Help in Home
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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Nurta Home Healthcare – Lynn, MA
330 Lynnway, Suite 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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Assisting Hands Home Care of Wilmington
5 Middlesex Ave, Ste 19, Wilmington, MA, 01887
Highly recommend this service. From the very beginning, John and his team were very compassionate, professional and genuine in helping us with a solution. We encountered a few hurdles with the state
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Highly recommend this service. From the very beginning, John and his team were very compassionate, professional and genuine in helping us with a solution. We encountered a few hurdles with the state but John resolved it promptly. Now that the PCA program is in place with 2 visits per day, my sister is enjoying independent living at home. They are very reliable and dependable. My family and I highly recommend Assisting Hands of Wilmington.
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Highly recommend this service. From the very beginning, John and his team were very compassionate, professional and genuine in helping us with a solution. We encountered a few hurdles with the state
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Highly recommend this service. From the very beginning, John and his team were very compassionate, professional and genuine in helping us with a solution. We encountered a few hurdles with the state but John resolved it promptly. Now that the PCA program is in place with 2 visits per day, my sister is enjoying independent living at home. They are very reliable and dependable. My family and I highly recommend Assisting Hands of Wilmington.
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Associated Home Care, Inc.
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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Independence Home Care, Inc.
21 Custom House Street, Suite 910, Boston, MA, 02110
I contacted Independence Home Care because my mother needed very special care. My mother received excellent care from IHC. I had heard about Independence Home Care from MIT University, they told me IH
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I contacted Independence Home Care because my mother needed very special care. My mother received excellent care from IHC. I had heard about Independence Home Care from MIT University, they told me IHC had excellent services and I found out that they were very much right. I would go back to Independence Home Care if I ever need services again. I can not say enough wonderful things about IHC. They are very professional, caring about the client and the family’s needs. When I needed to leave my mother I was very happy to do so with Independence Home Care. Myself and my family will always be grateful to Joan and Ann for all the kindness and great assistance they have shown my mother.
Rita D., Cambridge, MA
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I contacted Independence Home Care because my mother needed very special care. My mother received excellent care from IHC. I had heard about Independence Home Care from MIT University, they told me IH
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I contacted Independence Home Care because my mother needed very special care. My mother received excellent care from IHC. I had heard about Independence Home Care from MIT University, they told me IHC had excellent services and I found out that they were very much right. I would go back to Independence Home Care if I ever need services again. I can not say enough wonderful things about IHC. They are very professional, caring about the client and the family’s needs. When I needed to leave my mother I was very happy to do so with Independence Home Care. Myself and my family will always be grateful to Joan and Ann for all the kindness and great assistance they have shown my mother.
Rita D., Cambridge, MA
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Comfort Keepers of North Reading
133 Main St. Suite 203, North Reading, MA, 01864
Comfort Keepers were utterly professional, caring, reliable, and creative when it came to caring for my Mom, who suffers from dementia.
I truly had a support team at my disposal 24/7.
I would highly
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Comfort Keepers were utterly professional, caring, reliable, and creative when it came to caring for my Mom, who suffers from dementia.
I truly had a support team at my disposal 24/7.
I would highly recommend the folks at Comfort Keepers without hesitation.
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Comfort Keepers were utterly professional, caring, reliable, and creative when it came to caring for my Mom, who suffers from dementia.
I truly had a support team at my disposal 24/7.
I would highly
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Comfort Keepers were utterly professional, caring, reliable, and creative when it came to caring for my Mom, who suffers from dementia.
I truly had a support team at my disposal 24/7.
I would highly recommend the folks at Comfort Keepers without hesitation.
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Seniors Helping Seniors
380 Pearl Street, Reading, MA, 01867
Liesje from Seniors Helping Seniors really took the time to find a good match for my mom. Her companion is dedicated and genuinely concerned about making sure my mom interacts more and participates in
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Liesje from Seniors Helping Seniors really took the time to find a good match for my mom. Her companion is dedicated and genuinely concerned about making sure my mom interacts more and participates in the activities at her assisted living facility.
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Liesje from Seniors Helping Seniors really took the time to find a good match for my mom. Her companion is dedicated and genuinely concerned about making sure my mom interacts more and participates in
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Liesje from Seniors Helping Seniors really took the time to find a good match for my mom. Her companion is dedicated and genuinely concerned about making sure my mom interacts more and participates in the activities at her assisted living facility.
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Truly Cherished Home Care LLC
305 Whiney St, suite G4, Leominster, MA, 01453
Very caring and excellent caregivers, my mom was really happy to have them as her carers.
Very caring and excellent caregivers, my mom was really happy to have them as her carers.
Home Again Private Care LLC
600 W Cummings Park # 1225, Woburn, MA, 01801
Home Again Private Care provided excellent care to my motherinlaw Loretta, who has advanced Dementia and Parkinsons. Their caregivers were reliable, compassionate, and skilled. My motherinlaw felt she
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Home Again Private Care provided excellent care to my motherinlaw Loretta, who has advanced Dementia and Parkinsons. Their caregivers were reliable, compassionate, and skilled. My motherinlaw felt she was treated with respect and dignity and we always had peace of mind knowing they were with her. Carol and Rachel were quick to respond to any of questions and flexible with schedule changes. Thank you Home Again!
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Home Again Private Care provided excellent care to my motherinlaw Loretta, who has advanced Dementia and Parkinsons. Their caregivers were reliable, compassionate, and skilled. My motherinlaw felt she
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Home Again Private Care provided excellent care to my motherinlaw Loretta, who has advanced Dementia and Parkinsons. Their caregivers were reliable, compassionate, and skilled. My motherinlaw felt she was treated with respect and dignity and we always had peace of mind knowing they were with her. Carol and Rachel were quick to respond to any of questions and flexible with schedule changes. Thank you Home Again!
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Comfort Angels Home Care
1 Chestnut Street Ste 337, Nashua, NH, 03060
The Management and staff of Comfort Angels home care are extraordinary. The staff is always on time, they are caring and observant to every need and provide truly excellent care and concern. The man
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The Management and staff of Comfort Angels home care are extraordinary. The staff is always on time, they are caring and observant to every need and provide truly excellent care and concern. The management is always available and able to make changes quickly. We highly recommend them and would use them again without any doubts.
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The Management and staff of Comfort Angels home care are extraordinary. The staff is always on time, they are caring and observant to every need and provide truly excellent care and concern. The man
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The Management and staff of Comfort Angels home care are extraordinary. The staff is always on time, they are caring and observant to every need and provide truly excellent care and concern. The management is always available and able to make changes quickly. We highly recommend them and would use them again without any doubts.
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Plan B Home Care
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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All Care VNA, Hospice & Home Care
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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North Andover 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 North Andover:
Low Income Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)
Address: 100 Cambridge St., Suite 300, Boston, MA 02114
Phone: (617) 573-1100
Seniors in North Andover can get help preparing their homes for the winter with the Low Income Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP). WAP pays the cost of seniors’ free home inspections and upgrades to make the home more energy efficient. Work may include new insulation and weather stripping, as well as the installation of new doors and windows to help keep energy losses down.
Home Modification Loan Program (HMLP)
Address: 600 Washington St., Boston, MA 02111
Phone: (617) 204-3600
North Andover seniors who own their own homes may be able to get 0% interest home modification loans through the state’s Home Modification Loan Program (HMLP). Income, asset and residency restrictions apply for all seniors wishing to take part in the program. On approval, the HMLP office may grant a no-interest loan through authorized local vendors to make needed home improvements that help local seniors live independently in their own residences.
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
Address: 100 Cambridge St., Suite 300, Boston, MA 02114
Phone: (617) 573-1100
The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), also known as the Fuel Assistance Program, helps North Andover seniors reduce the cost of their winter heating bills with subsidized service and cash assistance to prevent disconnection due to nonpayment of overdue bills. Seniors may save up to 30% on their monthly utility bills through LIHEAP, though the program does require verification of income and assets prior to acceptance.
Family Caregiver Support Program
Address: One Ashburton Pl., Floor 5, Boston, MA 02108
Phone: (617) 727-7750
The Family Caregiver Support Program helps seniors in North Andover aged 55 and over who need in-home assistance from the caregiver of their choice. This recipient-directed program pays much of the cost for in-home care, as well as provides caregiver support from a licensed social worker to accurately assess and answer seniors’ needs. The program also assists grandparents who have effective custody of a grandchild with education and family support classes, community groups and assistance signing up for state and federal benefits.
Neighbors in Need
Address: 60 Island St., Suite 214-East, MA 01840
Phone: (978) 685-8321
Neighbors in Need provides nutritional support to over 750 families and seniors a week in the Essex County area. Operating out of 13 strategically located food banks in the region, Neighbors in Need provides free food and personal care supplies to low-income residents, families with young children and seniors in need.
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.
