Services Provided
Home health agencies today provide a full range of health and supportive services which may include skilled nursing, home health aide, homemaker / housekeeping, social services, physical, occupational and speech therapy, emergency response, nutrition counseling, and case management. For individuals who need assistance with certain activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and getting in and out of bed, home health agencies can provide home health aides or personal care homemakers.

Guide to Choosing a Home Care Agency
This was developed jointly by the Attorney General’s Office and the Home and Health Care Association of Massachusetts and provides basic information on home care issues. Contact the Office of the Attorney General, Public Protection Bureau at (617) 727-8400 to order a free guide.

Massachusetts Extended Care Federation
View a list of approved agencies in your area.
Massachusetts Extended Care Federation

Local Homecare Agencies

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