Home Care Assistance Program

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Contact Information

MassAbility
Home Care Assistance Program
Phone: 617-204-3683
Alternate Phone: 800-223-2559 xMA only

600 Washington Street Boston, MA 02111
Area Served: Boston

Map Location Home Care Assistance Program

Narrative

Due to funding constraints, a wait list for services may be implemented. We may periodicallly stop taking applications. 

Client must have a disability that requires the need for homemaker assistance to maintain independent living.

Homemaker tasks include:

  • meal preparation
  • food planning
  • grocery shopping
  • medication pick-up
  • laundry
  • light housekeeping

Financial needs statement taken to assess eligibility. Must live alone or with minor children (under 18) or others with disabilities unable to help. Blind/legally blind applicants must apply to MCB (MA Comm for the Blind). All Disabilities except legally blind.

People eligible for homemaker services through Medicaid Waivers or other funding sources, and people on the MassHealth PCA Program, would not be eligible. These are considered comparable benefits.

Services are provided in the person's home.

Case Managers offer information and referral to address other needs. In home services provided through contracted home care agencies or individually hired, consumer-directed home care assistants.

Service Types

  • Chore Services
  • Homemaker Services

Program Type

  • Home Health/Personal Care

Populations Served

  • All Disabilities
  • Developmental Disability
  • Intellectual Disabilities
  • Physical Disabilities

Ages Served

  • 19 - 22
  • 23 – 59
  • 60 +

Languages Spoken

  • Chinese-Cantonese
  • Chinese-Mandarin
  • Spanish

Accessibility Features

  • Services at Home

Additional Information

  • Fees: Free Service, MassHealth, Personal Funds