Topsfield is a small, rural town that lies in Massachusetts’ North Shore region. Residents 65 years old and up make up 21.9% of the 6,555 people living there. Topsfield is attractive to seniors looking for an affordable cost of living and low crime rates with access to the many parks and entertainment offerings nearby. According to the 2021 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, seniors in the suburb of Topsfield, which has similar costs as seniors in nearby Boston, pay an average of $6,292 monthly for home care services. Seniors can choose between home care, providing personal care services, or home health care for seniors who need skilled nursing. Topsfield’s proximity to Boston allows seniors to access top-rated hospitals, such as Massachusetts General Hospital and Tufts Medical Center.
Below we’ve compiled a comprehensive directory of every home care provider in Topsfield– 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 Topsfield, 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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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
<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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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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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
Paying for Home Care in Topsfield, MA
The Cost of Home Care in Topsfield, MA
According to the 2021 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, seniors in Topsfield pay an average of $6,292 per month for in-home care, an amount that’s above the state costs and around $1,300 more expensive than the national average. In more western parts of the state, such as Worcester, Springfield and Pittsfield, home care costs are much less expensive. Cities southeast of Topsfield, such as Barnstable Town, have higher prices.
The Cost of Home Care vs. Other Senior Care Options in Topsfield, MA
Home care costs in Topsfield are just slightly more expensive than assisted living, but many thousands of dollars more affordable than a semiprivate room in a skilled nursing facility. The least costly option for seniors is an adult day health care program, which is over $4,675 lower in price than in-home care and provides organized activities and some health care services on-site. Home care services offer support with daily tasks, such as grooming, meal prep and errands. Home health care offers similar services including medical care.
Nursing Home Care (semiprivate room)
Note: Data for Topsfield was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Boston, was used instead.
Financial Assistance for Home Care in Topsfield, 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.
Topsfield 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 Topsfield:
Address: 8 West Common Street, Topsfield, MA 01983
Phone: (978) 887-1523
Hot, nutritious meals are delivered to eligible Topsfield seniors Monday through Thursday, with short-term and long-term delivery available. When delivering these meals, the volunteers also give wellness checks to those in the program. It is funded and operated by the Topsfield Council on Aging. Special cardiac meals are available for those with special nutritional needs.
Address: 600 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02111
Phone: (617) 204-3600
Topsfield adults with disabilities may be eligible for an interest-free home loan to modify their house, including adding wheelchair ramps, widening doorways or adding handrails in the bathroom. The amount lent ranges from $1,000 up to $50,000 and includes all costs associated with repairs. Each household is only eligible for one home loan. This program is funded by the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission, with eligibility and loan amount determined by income and household size.
Address: 3 Washington Square, 2nd Floor, Haverhill, MA 01830
Phone: (978) 373-1971
This program is operated by the Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development and is intended to offset the costs of heating and electricity for the elderly in need. Eligibility is based on household size and income. In addition to helping pay for utilities, eligible households may receive winterization services such as insulating walls or sealing drafts around windows and doors.
Address: 8 West Common Street, Topsfield, MA 01983
Phone: (978) 887-6866
Seniors who need transportation for medical appointments are eligible for this free dial-a-ride service, operated by the Topsfield Council on Aging. On Thursdays, rides are available to Market Basket Plaza in Rowley. Wheelchair access is available. Rides are scheduled on weekdays by appointment.
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.
