In-home elder care in Newton, Massachusetts

192 independent specialists are listed within service range of Newton. Confirm availability for your address directly with each provider. You can call or message them without a middleman or an account.

Newton is a city of distinct village centres, including Newton Centre, Newtonville, Auburndale, Nonantum and West Newton. Planning for an older adult can start with the routines and places that keep them connected to their own village. Newton Older Adult Services provides information, programs, transportation resources and community support, with the Cooper Center for Active Living as its home. These public services are separate from the private providers listed on CareProximity. Consider which tasks need help first, then confirm a provider’s availability, travel range and relevant experience. For changes to the home, check project-specific requirements with Newton Inspectional Services before work begins.

Services in Newton

Age-in-Place Modifications in Newton

Planning estimate (USD): $150 - $400 USD per installed grab bar, $3,000 - $6,000 USD for stair lifts, and $8,000 - $15,000 USD for curbless showers

Companion Care & Daily Support in Newton

Planning estimate (USD): $33 USD/hr US national median for homemaker services in the 2024 CareScout survey, not a companion-only or Canadian price benchmark

Home Transition & Downsizing in Newton

Planning estimate (USD): Hourly or project-based fees quoted in USD; request an itemized estimate for coordination, movers, storage, and disposal

Local Transportation & Accompaniment in Newton

Planning estimate (USD): $35 - $75 USD per one-way assisted trip, with accompaniment add-ons from $40 USD/hr

Mobile Wellness & Personal Care in Newton

Planning estimate (USD): $60 - $120 USD per in-home visit, typically every 6 - 8 weeks

Planning care costs in Newton

These are general planning estimates, not measured local averages. Request an itemized written USD quote covering the specific work or visit, travel, minimum charges, materials and permit fees where applicable. Confirm current availability and fees directly with the provider.

Licensing note: For covered work on an existing owner-occupied, non-commercial Massachusetts home with one to four units, residential contractors generally need Home Improvement Contractor registration. This is different from a Construction Supervisor License; requirements depend on the work. Ask Newton’s building or inspectional services department which permits and qualifications apply before work starts. Construction registration does not establish qualifications for care, wellness or transportation services. Ask any provider for proof of licensing, bonding, and insurance before work begins.

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Local public resources and permit information

Newton Older Adult Services / Cooper Center
City programs, information, transportation resources and community connections.
Newton Inspectional Services
Local building and trade-permit enquiries.