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60 home care are listed in Boston, MA
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby home care is 7 years
Home care in Boston, MA
Michele F.
Waltham, MA
$30-34/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hi! I am a mother. I am a very responsible, patient and loving caregiver with positive attitude. I have been providing care to seniors for nearly 20 years. I was raised by my grandmother, I love elderly, they are always reminding me of her. Unfortunately she passed away few years ago. I can help with hands on care, cooking,...
Michele can also help with: Personal care, errands, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, hospice services & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Warm, compassionate, gentle, reliable, highly skilled. I highly recommend Michele."
Constance R.
Darline V.
Dorchester, MA
$35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
My name is Darline V. I have over 7 years of experience as a Personal care assistant. I am very outgoing, patient and caring. I have a great sense of humor, fun to be around.
Darline can also help with: Dementia, errands, meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"Since 2023, Darline has been caring for my 76-year-old husband who is paraplegic and has serious health issues. We can’t speak highly enough about her contribution to our family’s well-being. Darline is caring, personable, energetic, strong and willing to do...
Mary P.
Kariyo H.
Waltham, MA
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(8)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am a caring, compassionate , reliable and patient caregiver.
I am a certified Nursing assistant(CNA), home health aid and CPR certification holder.
I have been caregiving for the last 10 years in nursing homes, group homes and in homes.
I have a vast experience in dealing with almost each issue to do with giving care is...
Kariyo can also help with: Personal care, errands, live-in home care, hospice services, dementia, transportation & more
5.0
"Kariyo is one of the friendliest humans I've ever met. Not only is Kariyo friendly and easy going, but he is punctual, flexible, eager to help, and eager to listen to your needs-whatever you want Kariyo to do he will do."
Blake H.
Deborah K.
Woburn, MA
$20-50/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
lam a dependable and compassionate Caregiver. l have been a Certified Nursing Assistant for 4 years and l worked nursing facilities and Private homes. l have assisted clients with daily living like dressing, bathing etc , Transfers, engaged in conversations and maintained a clean household.
l try to connect with clients and...
Deborah can also help with: Live-in home care, companionship, home modification, hospice services, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Wound Care
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Very punctual ,dependable my mother and father really loved her
her presence in the house was really nice"
Kezie M.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
A passionate and experienced caregiver for 20+ years experience providing compassionate and attentive care to elderly and disable individuals. I enjoy listening to older people and stories they have to tell. I am a very patient person and am always with the clients, pace following their leads, I have many years experience...
Judy can also help with: Errands, dementia, companionship, live-in home care, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
CNA
5.0
""The caregivers from julien home healthcare have become like an extended family to us. Their genuine warmth, patience, and dedication have made a significant difference in our loved one's quality of life.""
Raffique F.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a HHA/ CNA, certified by the Red Cross. I have been working with seniors with many forms of illnesses and ailments including Dementia, Alzheimer's, Diabetes and also disabled clients. I've been doing this job since 1993, have experience and a clean CORI. I've worked for private clients and agencies. I'm a Dominican woman...
Sergia can also help with: Respite care, visiting physician, dementia, home modification, personal care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Sergia is a very caring and loving caregiver. She is a hard worker, dependable and conscientious . I would highly recommend Sergia to care for your loved one."
Anita A.
4.8
(21)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hey there, I grew up with my grandparents who I took care of for over 15 years. I saw how needy and beautiful it is to takecare of seniors. I decided to work with seniors. I am a Certified Nursing Assistant, I have worked with wonderful people and I have learnt to be patient with all kinds of patients both with physical and...
Sharifah can also help with: Errands, dementia, light cleaning, companionship, live-in home care, hospice services & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Sharifah is phenomenal she is amazing i was so busy with work and couldn't help with my mother who was after surgery but sharifah did an awesome job working together with the PT my mother is back on her feet and she is always a happy lady again. With sharifah i...
Har A.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have 16+ years of experience. I can help with Home Care , Personal Care and Special needs, and Companionship. I have been a Geriatric caregiver since 2005 I worked for my company for 6 yrs and been a private caregiver for 10 yrs. Am very compassionate, patience, understanding and easy to talk to. I have a very humorous side...
Alicia can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, companionship, home modification, hospice services, dementia & more
Skills:
CNA
Wound Care
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Alicia did a wonderful job taking care of my mother for 3 months during her end of life process. She was knowledgeable, very warm and caring and quickly became part of our family. Her sense of humor was appreciated and she provided good peace of mind for us when...
Christopher D.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi I'm a nurse assistant (CNA )with 21 years of experience. I'm HHA, PCA, CPR & FIRST AID certified. I've worked 9 years in a nursing home. I have experience with Dementia, Alzheimer, & Parkinson's patients. The reason I love to take care of the elderly is because it allows me to give back to families by being a helping hand....
Kenia can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, home modification, light cleaning, companionship, errands & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Kenia took care of my father who had Alzheimer's. It was a great fit from the start. Her energy and enthusiasm is contagious. She is one of the only caregivers, besides my mother, that my dad tolerated. And she and my mom became good friends. If only we had found...
Gia L.
5.0
(5)
I am a dedicated, compassionate , reliable and trustworthy caregiver with 10 plus years of experience of taking care of elderly patients in their homes . Committed to improving the overall wellbeing and health through personal care . In the past 10 years I have taken care of stroke patients , patients with dementia and patients...
Joshua can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, companionship, live-in home care, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Joshua is responsible dependable kind and gentle. He was willing to come when I needed him outside his regularly scheduled hours
I knew I could count on him to do a great job taking care of my husband. I highly recommend him"
Louise G.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have yrs exp working in Primary Care as a Medical assistant. Assisting in cultures, performing injections, wound care
Colleen can also help with: Dementia, personal care, respite care, hospice services
5.0
"Colleen is a very compassionate and caring person. She has formed a wonderful rapport with myself and my mom. I feel very comfortable when my mom is in her care. She continuously makes sure my mom is comfortable, happy, cleaned and fed. I am so appreciative with...
Care member
Gladys B.
Medford, MA
$25/hr • 4 yrs exp
I Just Love Working With Elderly Helping Them With Their Needs, It Is Rewarding !
5.0
(1)
I am an experienced CNA/HHA with passion and empathy. I have had an opportunity of taking care of a number of elderly with different challenges like Alzheimer's and dementia among others. Working with them was never a challenge because I look at it as a lesson learned.
Gladys can also help with: Mobility assistance, light cleaning, companionship, live-in home care, meal prep, personal care & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"She is a hardworking individual, with great care for the people she works with."
Susan N.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Diane! I made a career change when my beautiful Mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer's. I found it was extremely rewarding working with women & men who are inflicted with the dementia &/or Alzheimer's. I like to play their favorite music, go through their photo albums as well as assisting with bathing, house...
Diane can also help with: Light cleaning, companionship, personal care, meal prep, mobility assistance, dementia & more
5.0
"Diane is great. She understands both the need of the person she's caring for and the person she giving respite care to. My husband has Parkinson's and enjoys her company. She's a great help!"
Mark F.
5.0
(3)
I love working with seniors because I am a loving person, patient, passionate and reliable.
I have been care giving for 7 years with a lot of clients and I handled different kinds of cases,
Example:
Dementia/Alzheimer's , Parkinson's, stroke, Diabetic, Physical disabilities, Hospice And name it .
As a certified nursing...
Aaliyah can also help with: Personal care, dementia, errands, live-in home care, companionship, hospice services & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Aaliyah took care of my mother for 19 months. She was at her side when mom died. She has patience, is very caring and calm. Aaliyah lived with mom and took care of all her needs. They became good friends, and she felt like family. Aaliyah has a great sense of...
Cheryl M.
Addis K.
Cambridge, MA
$30/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Compassionate caregiver with 5years work experience as a Home Health Aid (CNA) highly skilled in assisting clients with activities of daily living with demonstrated ability of performing errands, meal preparation, transportation, laundry, medication reminder and light housekeeping also have experience in taking care of Alzheimer...
Addis can also help with: Dementia, companionship, errands, light cleaning, hospice services, home modification & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Addis helped care for my mother who had both dementia and diabetes. She was warm, caring, and completely reliable. She took the time to get to know my mom and made her feel so comfortable! She communicated with me frequently about mom's health and needs and she...
Gwynneth O.
Ghislaine M.
Malden, MA
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello. My name is Ghislaine . I have been a senior care provider for over 10 years. I have HHA and CNA experience working for an agency as well as private care. Daily duties include but are not limited to administering medication, house keeping, dressing, bathing and laundry while keeping the client engaged. I've worked with all...
Ghislaine can also help with: Personal care, hospice services, mobility assistance, companionship, dementia, visiting nurse & more
5.0
"Such a wonderful caretaker! Knowledgeable, kind, reliable, punctual and fun. Truly blessed to have her!"
Care member
5.0
(6)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Nancy. 10 years experience. Personal care, transportation, food prep, feeding & laughs. I am happily married no children, 1 dog 2 cats. I graduated from Simmons College in Boston with a BA. in Business MGMT(Dean's List). I worked for/with my Dad most of my adult life at his business (Minihane's Flower & Garden Shop) in Brighton,...
Nancy can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, mobility assistance, companionship, errands & more
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
5.0
"Nancy was an Angel when it came to supporting me during an operation. She picked me up from the facility and was there even ahead of time. While I was on anesthesia and still drowsy, she took detailed notes on the post-surgery care, drove me home, and lived with me...
Heena P.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a warm, loving caregiver, and I help the clients feel safe and understood because it promotes their dignity. I am also a compassionate caregiver with 15+ years experience in care-giving, seeking to extend similar care. My work ethic, empathy, self-drive, compassion, respect, transparency and attention to detail are some of...
Sharon can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, live-in home care, personal care, respite care
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Sharon cared for my elderly parents for the last 6 years, treating them with kindness and respect. My mother suffered from dementia, my father was blind, and Sharon expertly cared for them to the end. I highly recommend her."
Donna K.
Denis L.
Woburn, MA
$25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I have experience of 9year working with a ALS client. 7 years working with Spinal Cord Injury. I have worked in facilities and and assisted livings with people with different cases. Working with seniors is like pay back time since am a child of charity after losing my parents at a tender age. I own a registered community base...
Denis can also help with: Live-in home care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Denis provided care to my husband, who had advanced ALS and complex health needs, for 8 years. He was extraordinarily compassionate, highly reliable and very knowledgeable. We were blessed to have such a strong and supportive caregiver. His service as a PCA was...
Care member
4.8
(19)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Shahla I am as nursing assistant helping with carrying kind and compassion and mobility activities medication and daily routine my client safety help with Mel preparing housekeeping I have experience with hospice dementia I have been experience since 2004 I have been worked in a hospital rehab health care home care I...
Shahla can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, companionship, hospice services, dementia, home modification & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Shahla she is a good person she have a lot of experience as care giver .I know her for about 12 years I was her manager in home care and she was working as full time for our agency she is kind and professional she is 5 star as CNA HHA and care giver good job Shahla"
Sarah T.
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Recent home care reviews in Boston, MA
Michele F.
5.0
Michele is kind, knowledgable and fun to talk to. She responded to my last-minute short-hour request which is not her usual service. She took it with care and a warm heart. I will hire her again if I ever need a caregiver. Highly recommended.
- Hua Y.
Darline V.
5.0
Since 2023, Darline has been caring for my 76-year-old husband who is paraplegic and has serious health issues. We can’t speak highly enough about her contribution to our family’s well-being. Darline is caring, personable, energetic, strong and willing to do whatever is needed, and a joy to be...
- Mary P.
Kariyo H.
5.0
Kariyo has been taking care of my father for 3 months now and we are lucky to have found such a wonderful caregiver. He is attentive, responsible, trustworthy and highly trained but most importantly he has become a good friend to my father. Kariyo has helped to fill a void of loneliness since my...
- Care member
Deborah K.
5.0
Very punctual ,dependable my mother and father really loved her
her presence in the house was really nice
- Kezie M.
Judy S.
5.0
Hard worker very reliable very respectful
- Owen L.
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FAQs for finding home care in Boston, MA
How much does private home care cost per hour near me in Boston, MA?
The average rate for hiring a home care provider in Boston, MA as of January, 2025 is $20.87 per hour. This cost will fluctuate depending on the provider's level of experience, whether the care is full-time or part-time and the duties required to perform to care for your senior loved one.
How can I find home care near me in Boston, MA?
Care.com has 15 home care providers for seniors in Boston, MA. To start searching for caregivers near you, you need to create a Care.com account. To create your account, you will answer some basic questions to help you find home care providers that specialize in your family member’s needs. You will then have the option to either post a job and receive applications from candidates, or you can search for caregivers on the website. You can filter results by distance from Boston, MA or hourly rate. After you have selected your candidates, you can schedule interviews, check references, request background checks, and can then hire a home health care provider that suits your needs the best.
What types of home care services are available near me in Boston, MA?
The types of home health care services near you in Boston, MA will vary depending on the needs of the senior you’re hiring home care assistance for, but home care providers can assist with companionship and fellowship, as well as skilled nursing care. There are also home caregivers in Boston, MA that can assist with daily activities, such as cooking, medication prompting, dressing, bathing and transporting the senior patient to and from appointments.
How can I safely hire home care near me in Boston, MA?
If you need to hire senior home care near you in Boston, MA, we strongly suggest you run an independent background check, request professional references, and interview a handful of candidates. You can also look for providers on Care.com who have a CareCheck badge on their profile, which is a background check we request all in home care service providers complete. Any senior home care providers who complete a CareCheck will have a badge on their profile that displays the date the background check was run.
What interview questions should I ask when hiring home health care near me in Boston, MA?
When you’re hiring in home health care services near you in Boston, MA, it can be really helpful to interview a handful of different candidates to help you find the right fit. It’s a good idea to ask them questions about the exact responsibilities they feel comfortable taking on, how they best communicate, and what types of senior health issues they have dealt with in the past.