Senior care in Boston.
Across Boston, 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
Home care agency
Only this agency gets your request
Finding care in Boston.
Boston is the capital of Massachusetts and the seat of Suffolk County. We help families across downtown, Dorchester, Jamaica Plain, South Boston, Charlestown and Roxbury.
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.
Tell us where in Boston you are and what you need, and we’ll recommend options that serve your area.
Example
Care profile for Mom
Silver Lake, Los Angeles, CA 90026
Care needed
Personal care
Schedule
Weekday mornings
Starting
Within 2 weeks
Paying with
Private pay + LTC insurance
Help with
Profile complete
Today, 9:14 AM
Matched with Harbor Home Care
Home care agency · 1.8 mi away
Agency reaches out
Usually the same day
Ways to pay in Suffolk County.
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 in Suffolk County
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. Central Boston Elder Services can also point you to local help: 617-277-7416.
All ways to payYour first consultation with the agency is free, and so is our help finding it. Tell us what you need in Boston and the agency reaches out to set it up.
Get my free consultationFree help in Boston.
These services are free, whether or not you use Hailo Care.
Age Strong
The City of Boston’s office for older residents, at Boston City Hall, 1 City Hall Square, Room 271.
617-635-4366Central Boston Elder Services
One of the city’s Aging Services Access Points, offering home care and help for older adults in Boston.
617-277-7416Alzheimer’s Association Massachusetts/New Hampshire Chapter
The chapter’s main office on Nevada Street in Newton offers support groups, education and care consultations for families.
617-868-6718Do you serve all of Boston?
Yes. We help families across Boston and nearby communities, including Cambridge, Brookline, Quincy and Newton.
How much does home care cost in Boston?
It depends on the type of care, the hours and where in Suffolk County you live. Agencies share their rates before care starts, and the first consultation is free.
Who do I call about senior services in Boston?
Start with Central Boston Elder Services at 617-277-7416. In Boston, Age Strong is at 617-635-4366.
How do I get help paying for home care in Boston?
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.
Where can I find dementia support in Boston?
Alzheimer’s Association Massachusetts/New Hampshire Chapter is at 617-868-6718. The Alzheimer’s Association helpline answers day and night at 800-272-3900.
Is a home care consultation free in Boston?
Yes. Your first consultation with the home care agency in Boston is free, and so is our help finding the agency. There is no obligation to start care.
More cities in Massachusetts.
Worcester
Worcester County
Springfield
Hampden County
Cambridge
Middlesex County
Lowell
Middlesex County
We help families in cities across Massachusetts and everywhere in between.
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