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60 home care are listed in Cambridge, MA
The average posted rate is $24/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby home care is 6 years
Home care in Cambridge, MA
5.0
(5)
I have been a CNA for over 8 years. I am enthusiastic and passionate about my job, where I enjoy caring for my clients. I major in ALS, dementia, parkinsons, and Alzemiah to say the list. I am eager to learn about new medical equipment that can boost the well being of my clients and improve their ADLs such as feeding, bathing,...
Ssekabira can also help with: Hospice services, live-in home care, light cleaning, meal prep, dementia, errands & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"It is a pleasure to recommend Ssekabira. We had many mediocre HHAs before him. He is the epitome of excellence. There aren’t enough superlatives to describe him. He now owns a home health care agency, Shalom Exal Services Inc; I can personally vouch for its...
Care member
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: Hospice services, light cleaning, dementia, companionship, errands, live-in home care & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Joshua cared for my husband, a stroke survivor, five days a week for about 5 years, until recently. He was skilled, strong, sensible, and quiet, working in our home and taking my husband to appointments and social occasions. He helped my husband to get in and out...
Care member
Christine V.
Waltham, MA
$20-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Looking For An Experienced Caregiver For Your Loved One?
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have over 15 years of experience caring for seniors, assisting them with personal care, meal preparations, medication reminders, light housekeeping, errands, transportation to physicians, or family visitations, wheelchair/bed transfers, Hoyer lifts, board transfers and companionship. I am very passionate about what I do...
Christine can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, mobility assistance, companionship, home modification & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Christine was simply an answered prayer. There are many wonderful providers who care for elders, and then there are those special people who care for elders as if they were family members and whose presence in a family's life has the wonderful effect of bringing...
Tina P.
3.8
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
RN with over 30 years of working in hospitals, rehabilitation, and private duty cases and caring for seniors in the home
Experienced in neurological diseases (stroke rehabilitation and multiple sclerosis ) orthopedic injuries, kidney and diabetic patients and Alzheimer's. Will provide care for activities of daily living,...
Susan can also help with: Mobility assistance, dementia, companionship, home modification, hospice services, meal prep & more
5.0
"Susan was great with my mom who is suffering from early onset Alzheimer's. She really cared about my mom's well being and was constantly looking for new ways to make the situation better and find different treatment options. Susan would be a great caretaker for...
Jaclyn K.
Erin C.
Dedham, MA
$35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Retired RN Available For Personal Care, Companionship, Housekeeping, Meal Prep. And Transportation
5.0
(6)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Erin, I have over 20 years nursing experience working with many different patient populations, including acute & long term care, oncology, dementia, hospice and end of life care.
As a nurse I have helped individuals with injections, colostomy care, wound care, g tubes, bathing, incontinence help, support and...
Erin can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, errands, meal prep, hospice services, dementia & more
5.0
"Erin took care of my aunt and uncle during a medical crisis.
From the moment Erin arrived, and for the entire 2 months of her stay, my relatives and I felt at ease and reassured that they would be well cared for. Erin was skilled, loving, patient, with a terrific...
Karen L.
5.0
(1)
I used to volunteer in a local hospital in my area and always loved taking care of people.. Enthusiastic, ability to grasp and learn quickly, pleasant and courteous attitude, good interpersonal skills, can work under pressure, self-confident, familiar with most house hold automation equipment and exploring opportunities to add...
Nicole can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, home modification, companionship, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
5.0
"I am incredibly grateful for the care Nicole provided to my mom. From the moment she stepped in, it was clear that she genuinely cared. Nicole was attentive, compassionate, and always went the extra mile to ensure my mom was comfortable and happy. Her patience and...
Martha K.
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: Hospice services, light cleaning, errands, dementia, live-in home care, companionship & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"She is a Time keeper,Patient and took good care of my mother with dementia.. I couldn’t ask for more..
she always went out of her way to do the needy…Yes she is a good care giver"
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a certified medical assistant with 25+ yrs experience working in Primary care, woman's health and more as well as Home Health Personnel care assistance.
Colleen can also help with: Personal care, respite care, hospice services, dementia
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
Wound Care
5.0
"Colleen has work for my aunt as a personal home health aid for the pass 3 1/2 years.
Colleen did everything from getting my aunt up in the morning , showers ,getting breakfast , dressed , Med's , lunch, cleaned the house ,and did laundry . Colleen is very...
Nancy M.
4.4
(7)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Interesting caregiver very courteous and love making the elderly smile.
Patient care: Providing care to elderly and disabled clients in a professional and compassionate manner. Duties include meal preparation, personal hygiene and bathroom needs, patient lifting, vitals recording and administering medication according to...
Claire can also help with: Home modification, dementia, hospice services, light cleaning, errands, companionship & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Amongst multiple candidates, Claire impressed me because she spoke directly to my elderly Mother, and and engaged with her immediately, despite my Mother's mild dementia. She is warm and competent. Toward the end of my Mother's life, as she was becoming weaker,...
Marcia S.
Evelyn A.
Wellesley Hills, MA
$22/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
I have 9 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Dementia. Having to worked in both assisted living facility and homecare setting I think I have first of all helped in maintaining a safe independent and dignified lifestyle. helping seniors with the activities of daily living makes me feel some form of...
Evelyn can also help with: Dementia, errands, light cleaning, meal prep, live-in home care, hospice services & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
CNA
5.0
"I had really great experience with her, as employee, I continues to work with her.
She work with team work, alway on time.
Evelyn has a great Personality."
Sabbatina K.
5.0
(2)
I'm a certified CNA with over 7 years of experience with senior care. Have great references, reliable transportation, very responsible, reliable and ready to work!
References upon request
Carla can also help with: Meal prep, hospice services, light cleaning, errands, companionship, personal care & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"I have witnessed how Carla cares and does beyond for those receiving her care. I honestly believe that a change of being under Carla's care is a privilege, the care giver I would like to tend to my parents someday as I will rest assured they will have perks such as...
Pedro M.
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: Live-in home care, light cleaning, personal care, companionship, mobility assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"She is a hardworking individual, with great care for the people she works with."
Susan N.
5.0
(1)
I am a CNA at a nursing home part-time and have been for two years. I love working with seniors, most of them always have stories to tell.
Kayla can also help with: Respite care, dementia, personal care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Kayla is amazing: She was reliable/responsive and always on time, she knows what she's doing and has a lot of experience, she has a brain and can take charge and think for herself, she made sure to tell me the important updates I needed to know (i.e. she didn't...
Rhett N.
5.0
(1)
For over 30 years, I have worked to improve the lives of those I serve and support. From providing exciting and creative meals, companionship, medicine support, grooming (hair or make-up), light house keeping along with transportation for appointments. I am best known for my cooking and variety of healthy meal options. Please...
Dora can also help with: Meal prep, errands, personal care
5.0
"I've been lucky enough to have Dora put together delicious meal for me and others. Her salads are the best I've ever eaten not to mention her presentation of the main course. Can't say enough about her creativity and putting together a dinner for me that I will...
Barbara M.
5.0
(14)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
My name is Kathy and I live in Lexington, Mass. My passion has always been to care and nurture the elderly, and have been doing it for over 30 years. I worked in nursing homes for several years before becoming a private companion. I have cared for stroke, dementia/ Alzheimer' s patients , MS patients and those ill with cancer. I...
Kathy can also help with: Companionship, mobility assistance, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning, personal care & more
5.0
"She will care for your parent like it's her parent. She LOVES all animals. She's the best"
Nikole H.
5.0
(5)
With over 10 years of experience in Companionship and Caregiving management. I can say I have a great sense of humor, understanding, caring and loving. I have a great attitude towards my work, very professional, focus and dedicated. I have several certificates including CNA, CPR, HHA among others and still per suing more. I...
Diana can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, dementia, errands, home modification, hospice services & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"She is the best care giver i have ever encountered! She took care my 8 years old son when I have to travel overseas for 10 days. She cooked meals that my son liked; making sure he goes to school in clean uniform and finished his home work. She made sure that my son...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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Holidays/Family Occasions.
Short Term/Long Term Domestic and International travel.
I accompany minors traveling alone.
I accompany the elderly/sick/disabled travelling alone
Expertise in Dementia and Alzheimer's as well as Parkinson's
My professional experience spans 13 years. I am...
Leonie can also help with: Live-in home care, personal care, respite care, dementia
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Leonie helped care for my aunt and was a great asset to my aunt's care team. We got to know Leonie when we would visit my aunt and witnessed their interactions on many occasions. Leonie's spirit and energy made her a great companion to my aunt, keeping my aunt...
Noam L.
Susan M.
West Roxbury, MA
$35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Overseeing the care of my own aging parents, I have again realized my love of the elder population.
I possess a great knowledge both professionally and personally in the care needs of the Elder population. I have worked in elder care for over 20 years, in home care as case manager, nursing home as director of social services...
Susan can also help with: Errands, dementia, meal prep, hospice services, light cleaning, companionship & more
5.0
"I have known Susan professionally for several years, and am confident stating that her dedication, professionalism, and compassion is rarely equaled in the field of care giving. Susan has been considered as one of the family to her clients. She is very well...
Brendan K.
Adrienne L.
Dedham, MA
$35/hr • 10 yrs exp
I Would Like To Give A Family Peace Of Mind While I Do The Work Keeping Your Loved Ones Safe
5.0
(1)
20 years experience with all different kinds of clients hard worker very reliable honest great sense of humor
Adrienne can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, hospice services, mobility assistance, light cleaning, companionship & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Adrienne is one the best caregivers I've ever met. She is compassionate, and caring. The love she has for the work she does is evident. Her devotion is like nothing I have ever seen in another person.
I've worked for Adrienne and along side her on many jobs. When...
Kate T.
Saymon A.
Stoneham, MA
$25-35/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Saymon, 31 yo, a very positive and confident guy with a solid proficiency in assisting children, adults and seniors in activities of daily living. Well versed in helping people with personal tasks and providing companionship. I am trilingual: Portuguese, Spanish and English (and just started studying French...
Saymon can also help with: Companionship, meal prep, live-in home care, personal care, light cleaning, errands & more
5.0
"I had the pleasure of meeting and working with Saymon A. I am a 77 yo disabled woman who lives alone and I needed someone to drive me to and from my doctor's office for a medical procedure. Since I have difficulty getting in and out of most low cars, I asked...
Phyllis G.
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Recent home care reviews in Cambridge, MA
Ssekabira K.
5.0
It is a pleasure to recommend Ssekabira. We had many mediocre HHAs before him. He is the epitome of excellence. There aren’t enough superlatives to describe him. He now owns a home health care agency, Shalom Exal Services Inc; I can personally vouch for its excellence.
- Care member
Joshua W.
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.
Christine V.
5.0
She was so empathetic , hardworking, time conscious and patient with the clients
- Care member
Susan R.
5.0
Susan is a superb nurse and is excellent at helping me with my T1 diabetes. I highly recommend her. She helped me with my glucose monitoring and with the administration of my injections. She also prepared delicious diabetic friendly meals..
- Fred J.
Erin C.
5.0
Erin helped me with my mom for 4 years. She was wonderful with her, kind, caring, patient and always made her laugh. Anyone would be luck to have her help with their parent :)
- Karen B.
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FAQs for finding home care in Cambridge, MA
How much does private home care cost per hour near me in Cambridge, MA?
The average rate for hiring a home care provider in Cambridge, MA as of April, 2025 is $24.07 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 Cambridge, MA?
Care.com has 15 home care providers for seniors in Cambridge, 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 Cambridge, 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 Cambridge, MA?
The types of home health care services near you in Cambridge, 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 Cambridge, 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 Cambridge, MA?
If you need to hire senior home care near you in Cambridge, 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 Cambridge, MA?
When you’re hiring in home health care services near you in Cambridge, 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.
Ratings for Cambridge, MA home care listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Home Care in Cambridge, MA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 12 reviews of the 60 listed home care.