Senior care in Lynn.
Across Lynn, we recommend home care agencies near you. Free for families.
Example
Your care match
Personalized for Mom · near 01902
Harbor Home Care
Home care agency · 2.1 mi away
Offers personal care
Serves 01902
Available weekday mornings
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Finding care in Lynn.
Lynn sits on Massachusetts Bay north of Boston and includes the Lynn Woods Reservation. We help families across downtown, West Lynn, Wyoma, the Diamond District, the Highlands and Lynnhurst.
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 Lynn 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 Essex 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 Essex 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. Greater Lynn Senior Services can also point you to local help: 781-599-0110.
All ways to payYour first consultation with the agency is free, and so is our help finding it. Tell us what you need in Lynn and the agency reaches out to set it up.
Get my free consultationFree help in Lynn.
These services are free, whether or not you use Hailo Care.
Lynn Council on Aging Senior Center
Run by the City of Lynn’s Council on Aging, on Friend Street.
781-586-6879Greater Lynn Senior Services
The local Aging Services Access Point for home care, meals, transportation and protective services, on Silsbee Street. Toll-free: 800-594-5164.
781-599-0110Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline
Free, confidential help for people living with dementia and their families, any time of day.
800-272-3900Do you serve all of Lynn?
Yes. We help families across Lynn and nearby communities, including Saugus, Swampscott, Nahant and Lynnfield.
How much does home care cost in Lynn?
It depends on the type of care, the hours and where in Essex County you live. Agencies share their rates before care starts, and the first consultation is free.
Who do I call about senior services in Lynn?
Start with Greater Lynn Senior Services at 781-599-0110. In Lynn, Lynn Council on Aging Senior Center is at 781-586-6879.
How do I get help paying for home care in Lynn?
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 Lynn?
The Alzheimer’s Association runs a free helpline for families, day and night, at 800-272-3900.
Is a home care consultation free in Lynn?
Yes. Your first consultation with the home care agency in Lynn is free, and so is our help finding the agency. There is no obligation to start care.
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