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60 home care are listed in Somerville, MA
The average posted rate is $22/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby home care is 6 years
Home care in Somerville, MA
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: Companionship, dementia, light cleaning, errands, home modification, hospice services & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Claire did a wonderful job caring for my wife. She is compassionate, patient and friendly. She was very dependable and always let us know of any schedule changes well in advance. She was exactly what we needed."
Care member
4.8
(23)
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: Companionship, dementia, live-in home care, errands, hospice services, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Sharifah is knowledgeable, thoughtful and an overall expert elderly/dementia caregiver. She anticipates my mother's needs as her disease progresses and is always willing to step in and offer advice and resolutions as needed. We mostly appreciate how dynamic...
Care member
Rashidah N.
Stoneham, MA
$40/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Reliable Private Duty Caregiver with experience of 6 years I am very knowledgeable on handling a variety of emergency situations. Great at meal preparation assisting in the maintenance of a household and developing a strong support with a client. Specialized in elderly and special needs patients. Certified in first aid,...
Rashidah can also help with: Dementia, errands, hospice services, personal care, respite care
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Rashidah did a fantastic job managing the conflict that always came up during the care-taking of my 80 year old Father. well Conflict is inevitable, especially when we're on deadline and people are stressed, but she knew how to make both sides feel heard. If it...
Avain R.
Ivonete S.
Saugus, MA
$25/hr • 2 yrs exp
I Am A Professional Woman , I Am A Mother ,wife And I Love What I Do.
5.0
(1)
Caretaker - experience taking care For a family in the City of Boston, Massachusetts
Little organizing, light cleaning, help going to appointments, walk to the park
Kept him busy when awake, playing games, opening and engage him
In conversations to keep him alert, keep up with his medications, help with
showers ,...
Ivonete can also help with: Dementia, errands, personal care, hospice services, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"she is very affectionate, responsible, she is a wonderful professional🥰🥰"
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! Im Melissa, a 42-year-old stay at home mom of 10-year-old twins who are in school. I am looking for some part time work that is flexible with the school year calendar in regards to school holidays and vacation weeks. While I have no medical training for elder care, I do have a good amount of experience with elderly family...
Melissa can also help with: Companionship, dementia, mobility assistance, errands, light cleaning, meal prep & more
5.0
"I can't recommend Melissa enough. She was fabulous at engaging my father, as well as problem solving when urgent issues arose. Melissa has a kind, can-do attitude, and a down-to-earth nature."
Michael P. M.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Worked as a caregiver for 16 years.
I'd describe my personality as caring hard worker.
Anne can also help with: Companionship, dementia, meal prep, hospice services, light cleaning, live-in home care & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Anne is working in a large team, which I am currently supervising. She is an excellent, reliable and detailed-oriented caregiver. Anne handled Hoyer lift, medications, taking vitals (O2, BP, Temp.), wound care, breakfast and lunch preparations including making...
Care member
5.0
(3)
I have worked with clients and patients with different sicknesses for example Alzheimer's, stroke, heart congestion etc. My passion is in helping people with their daily living activities I do this as if am helping my own mother/father.
Jackie can also help with: Dementia, personal care
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Jackie is affable personable kind and caring as well as skillful at her job. She knew what do do without needing much guidance Anyone who hires her will be lucky to have help"
Louise G.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 17 years of experience working as a respite aid/ medical assistant at Boston medical center. I enjoy working with patients Home Care and Personal Care.
Hana can also help with: Dementia, personal care, respite care
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Hana provided exceptional care for my mom during her time of need. Hana was always respectful and patient and went above and beyond to ensure my mom’s comfort and well-being. It was clear that Hana genuinely cared about providing high-quality care, and I was always...
Care member
Jonathan S.
Waltham, MA
$20-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
MULTI -TALENTED,HONEST, COMMITTED AND HARD WORKING CARE GIVER
5.0
(3)
Managed the care of over 35 residents aged 48 to 97 with daily needs including personal hygiene, dressing, turning positions, and transferring from chairs to bed
Monitored patient changes of breath, body temperature, blood pressure, glucose levels, and emotional wellbeing
Trained 12 new staff throughout employment, providing...
Jonathan can also help with: Dementia, errands, respite care, light cleaning, meal prep, personal care & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"He is a marvel with people... such a caring, committed hardworking person! His gentleness and kind attitude with my dad kept him at peace with a smile till his last breathe."
David B.
Allen N.
Waltham, MA
$35/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Allen and I am a female.
I love to sing, play games like bingo and cards and help people.
Am a certified Nursing Assistant with 8 years of experience with seniors.
I have experience with Dementia and Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, Stroke care, Assisting with errands , Palliative care, hospice...
Allen can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, live-in home care, personal care, respite care
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"I worked with Allen a year go. She was very good at communication, punctual, tidy and very consistent with her job. She was very polite and respectful with the client. I would recommend Allen to a friend and would want to work with her again."
Doreen A.
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: Companionship, light cleaning, personal care, live-in home care, meal prep, mobility assistance & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"She is a hardworking individual, with great care for the people she works with."
Susan N.
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: Dementia, errands, transportation, hospice services, live-in home care, personal care & 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.
5.0
(2)
Am a CNA at the same home health aide having a vast experience of 10 years. in my scope of work I used to do activities of daily living, making sure the clients are safe in their houses, am MAPcertified by the state of Massachusetts (Medicine Administration Program), upholding their rights and confidentiality, taking them for...
Erina can also help with: Dementia, personal care, visiting physician
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Erina is polite, kind hearted and respectful. She loves helping others and is trust worthy. I recommend for for any job with all age groups."
Sophia N.
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: Dementia, hospice services, personal care, respite care
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
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
4.9
(7)
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: Companionship, dementia, live-in home care, errands, hospice services, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Professional, courteous, knowledgeable and always on time, everytime. "
Care member
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: Companionship, dementia, light cleaning, errands, home modification, hospice services & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Kenia is very compassionate and positive. She was very gentle and engaging with both our elderly parents. She is an extremely hard worker and always on time, pleasant and willing to help however she can. She try helped us through a difficult time."
Peg T.
5.0
(1)
I have experience working with retired seniors in non-profit volunteer settings, and assisting them in their projects.
In addition, I have provided care services for my grandmother, who has lived in a senior community for several years.
I provide companionship, cooking meals, walking, reading, and good conversation.
I am...
Melissa can also help with: Errands, hospice services, respite care, light cleaning, meal prep, personal care & more
Yasmin N.
Everett, MA
$28-30/hr • 4 yrs exp
4.5
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Yasmin- I am a Certified Nursing Assistant from, I went to college and I have the license from the state of Massachusetts CPR Certified and Home Health Aide Certified.
My objective is to look for an opportunity to grow and learn in the positions as Home health Aide / CNA to be able to demonstrate compassion to as helping...
Yasmin can also help with: Companionship, dementia, meal prep, errands, hospice services, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"I was so Lucky to meet Yasmin. She is terrific. Yasmin helps me all day and is extremely helpful
Yasmin is very considering. She cares
I hope we are together a long time"
Alan D.
5.0
(2)
Iam a hard working and driven individual who is not afraid of challenges, iam passionate about my work I know how to get the job done.
I'd describe my personality as being passionate, reliable and helpful
I like caring for seniors because meet new and interesting people
I started caring for seniors in 2019
One thing you...
Annet can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, live-in home care, meal prep, mobility assistance
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Annet took care of my father who had Alzheimer’s. She was so kind and patient with my Dad. She ensured he was well feed, she made sure he was always clean and comfortable. She helped me, my sister and Mom on how to care for Dad when she was off duty. She was a...
Care member
Andrea S.
Needham Heights, MA
$27-28/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
I provide in- home, assisted living and nursing home health care services to clients with limited physical and cognitive abilities. I work closely with clients and their family on an individual care plan based on their needs and desires.
I am a reliable, caring and compassionate woman who has approximately 20 years of...
Andrea can also help with: Companionship, dementia, light cleaning, errands, home modification, hospice services & more
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Andrea's got a heart of gold and is so good to her clients"
Janet L.
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Recent home care reviews in Somerville, MA
Claire K.
5.0
Claire did a wonderful job caring for my wife. She is compassionate, patient and friendly. She was very dependable and always let us know of any schedule changes well in advance. She was exactly what we needed.
- Care member
Sharifah N.
5.0
I have been working with Sharifah since December 2021. It is more than three years now and we are still working together. Since December 2021, I have been supervising a large team to take care of a now almost 100-year-old semi-retired scientist. Sharifah has been one of the most reliable,...
- Care member
Rashidah N.
5.0
Rashidah did a fantastic job managing the conflict that always came up during the care-taking of my 80 year old Father. well Conflict is inevitable, especially when we're on deadline and people are stressed, but she knew how to make both sides feel heard. If it wasn't for her kind and quick...
- Avain R.
Ivonete S.
5.0
she is very affectionate, responsible, she is a wonderful professional🥰🥰
- Care member
Melissa D.
5.0
I can't recommend Melissa enough. She was fabulous at engaging my father, as well as problem solving when urgent issues arose. Melissa has a kind, can-do attitude, and a down-to-earth nature.
- Michael P. M.
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FAQs for finding home care in Somerville, MA
How much does private home care cost per hour near me in Somerville, MA?
The average rate for hiring a home care provider in Somerville, MA as of April, 2025 is $22.00 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 Somerville, MA?
Care.com has 6 home care providers for seniors in Somerville, 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 Somerville, 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 Somerville, MA?
The types of home health care services near you in Somerville, 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 Somerville, 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 Somerville, MA?
If you need to hire senior home care near you in Somerville, 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 Somerville, MA?
When you’re hiring in home health care services near you in Somerville, 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.