Senior care in Massachusetts.
From Pittsfield to Plymouth, we recommend home care agencies near you. Free for families.
Example
Your care match
Personalized for Mom · near 02108
Harbor Home Care
Home care agency · 2.1 mi away
Offers personal care
Serves 02108
Available weekday mornings
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Home care across Massachusetts.
Pick your city for local phone numbers, ways to pay and answers. If your city is not listed, enter your ZIP code and we’ll look for care near you.
Massachusetts passed its first home care licensing law in 2026 and licenses are still being phased in, so ask any agency about its insurance, background checks and caregiver training before care starts.
Boston
Suffolk County
Worcester
Worcester County
Springfield
Hampden County
Cambridge
Middlesex County
Lowell
Middlesex County
Brockton
Plymouth County
Lynn
Essex County
Quincy
Norfolk County
New Bedford
Bristol County
Fall River
Bristol County
Newton
Middlesex County
Lawrence
Essex County
Somerville
Middlesex County
Framingham
Middlesex County
Haverhill
Essex County
Plymouth
Plymouth County
Malden
Middlesex County
Waltham
Middlesex County
Brookline
Norfolk County
Taunton
Bristol County
Woburn
Middlesex County
Billerica
Middlesex County
Wakefield
Middlesex County
North Reading
Middlesex County
Winchester
Middlesex County
Lexington
Middlesex County
Arlington
Middlesex County
Stoneham
Middlesex County
Melrose
Middlesex County
Everett
Middlesex County
Medford
Middlesex County
Saugus
Essex County
Swampscott
Essex County
Nahant
Essex County
Beverly
Essex County
Danvers
Essex County
Marblehead
Essex County
Peabody
Essex County
Salem
Essex County
Ways to pay in Massachusetts.
Private pay
Most families pay the provider directly. You agree on hours and rates before care starts.
Long term care insurance
Many policies cover in home care or assisted living after a waiting period.
VA benefits
Veterans and surviving spouses may qualify for Aid and Attendance or VA home care programs.
Medicaid
Your state’s Medicaid program may pay for some care at home for people who qualify.
the Massachusetts Home Care Program
The Massachusetts Home Care Program may pay for help at home for adults 60 and older, based on need, with any cost based on income. MassHealth’s Frail Elder Waiver may pay for more help for people who need nursing home level care and meet MassHealth’s financial rules. Call MassOptions at 800-243-4636, Monday to Friday 9 to 5, to apply for the Massachusetts Home Care Program through your local Aging Services Access Point.
All ways to payYour first consultation with the agency is free, and so is our help finding it. Tell us what you need in Massachusetts and the agency reaches out to set it up.
Get my free consultationFree help in Massachusetts.
These services are free, whether or not you use Hailo Care.
MassOptions
The state’s free line for older adults, people with disabilities and caregivers. It connects you to home care and your local Aging Services Access Point.
800-243-4636Mass211
Free help finding local services, supported in part by local United Ways. Dial 2-1-1 or call the toll-free number.
877-211-6277Elder Protective Services
Report abuse or neglect of anyone 60 or older, 24 hours a day, by phone or online.
800-922-2275Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline
Free, confidential help for people living with dementia and their families, any time of day.
800-272-3900Do home care agencies need a license in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts passed its first home care licensing law in 2026 and licenses are still being phased in, so ask any agency about its insurance, background checks and caregiver training before care starts.
Does Massachusetts Medicaid pay for home care?
It can. The Massachusetts Home Care Program may pay for help at home for adults 60 and older, based on need, with any cost based on income. MassHealth’s Frail Elder Waiver may pay for more help for people who need nursing home level care and meet MassHealth’s financial rules. Call MassOptions at 800-243-4636, Monday to Friday 9 to 5, to apply for the Massachusetts Home Care Program through your local Aging Services Access Point.
How much does home care cost in Massachusetts?
It depends on the type of care, the hours and where you live. Agencies share their rates before care starts, and the first consultation is free.
Which Massachusetts cities do you serve?
Every Massachusetts ZIP code. We have local pages for 39 cities and towns, including Boston, Worcester and Springfield.
Is a home care consultation free in Massachusetts?
Yes. Your first consultation with the home care agency is free, and so is our help finding the agency. There is no obligation to start care.
Let’s find care that feels like home.
Enter your ZIP code for a free consultation with a home care agency anywhere in Massachusetts. We match you with one local agency.
- Free for families
- Free first consultation
- No obligation