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Recent independent living reviews in Dorchester, MA

Heart 2 Heart Home Personal Care

5.0

I love working for heart 2 heart. The managers are respectful of the staff. The hours that I have work for me as well.

- Evelka R

Deriviere Medical Corporation

5.0

Thank you for making such a big difference in my husband's life. Your aid was crucial in making his attitude change and bringing his happiness once again. Marly

- Marly P

Abundare Home Care

5.0

Abundare is a wonderful Home Care company. They really are compassionate. Every caregiver they have sent have been phenomenal. My father speaks so highly of them. I recommend their services. Although it is not part of their services, they sent a caregiver to help my father move last Thursday. I was...

- Shannon M

Adrienne's Home Care

5.0

Unfortunately, Adrienne's was not the first home care company we hired to take care of our mom 24/7, but they were the best. They started with us on short notice and immediately we could see a major difference between them and the two companies which took care of our mom previously. The staff,...

- Jay S

The Cambridge Homes

5.0

My 89 year old uncle, a retired lawyer, spent 5 weeks at The Cambridge Homes before moving to another assisted living place. By the end of his five weeks there, he turned to me and said simply, "I'll miss it here. It has been home." Form him, this is absolute gushing. He just felt safe and cared...

- Nancy W

Independent living in Dorchester, MA

Heart 2 Heart Home Personal Care

76 Leonard Street, Dorchester, MA

Starting at $20/hr

5.0

(1)

Heart 2 Heart Home Personal Care was founded in 2013. We are a nonprofit organization built of experienced, dedicated individuals who seek to improve the lives of our clients, allowing them to continue to be independent by providing compassionate, heart to heart services to them.
5.0
"I love working for heart 2 heart. The managers are respectful of the staff. The hours that I have work for me as well."

Evelka R


Deriviere Medical Corporation

Deriviere Medical Corporation

156 Highland Avenue, Somerville, MA

Starting at $25/hr

5.0

(5)

Home Sweet home Special summer rate Starting May 1st, as low as $25.00/ hour for excellent trained caregivers to help with mom or Dad. All insurances included in this deal. Nursing supervision also included in this special offer!!! Hurry we can only accept a maximum of 21 patients for this special...
5.0
"Thank you for making such a big difference in my mom's life."

Jean M


Abundare Home Care

Abundare Home Care

681 Main Street, Waltham, MA

5.0

(6)

Abundare Home Care is family owned and operated servicing Middlesex, Essex, Norfolk and Suffolk County. Our mission is to provide first-class professional care with respect, dignity, compassion, and the highest ethical standards while encouraging independence and providing comfort at home. Our...
5.0
"My grandmother is always talking about Abundare Home Care and their great service. They always pick up the phone when you call and are on top of everything. Marthe who is the Home Care aid for my grandma is awesome. She takes time out of her day to check in all the...

Amy C


Adrienne's Home Care

Adrienne's Home Care

980 Washington Street Unit 209, Dedham, MA

4.5

(8)

Aging brings changes to us all. As a loved one begins their aging in place experience, it is important to plan for the changes that will happen to them and consider what impacts these changes will have on their lives and those closest to them. For so many of us there comes a time when someone we...
5.0
"My Mother unfortunately did not need too many weeks care of Adrienne's before she passed. But I am so happy we found them when we did and that they were the providers for her final days. We just wish we found Adrienne's alot sooner!! They have expert quality...

Adrienne H


The Cambridge Homes

360 Mount Auburn St, Cambridge, MA

5.0

(1)

A trusted senior community for over 125 years, the not-for-profit Cambridge Homes features 44 independent and assisted living apartments and offers residents a wide variety of cultural, educational, wellness and social programs. The Cambridge Homes is located in a gracious Georgian-style building on...
5.0
"My 89 year old uncle, a retired lawyer, spent 5 weeks at The Cambridge Homes before moving to another assisted living place. By the end of his five weeks there, he turned to me and said simply, "I'll miss it here. It has been home." Form him, this is absolute...

Nancy W


Senior Homecare Solutions

Senior Homecare Solutions

1208 VFW Parkway Building A Suite 202, West Roxbury, MA

Starting at $27/hr

4.0

(1)

Since 2003, Senior Homecare Solutions has been committed to providing the highest level of non-medical homecare services throughout Eastern Massachusetts. Our exemplary staff of well trained, experienced and compassionate Caregivers ensure that each client has the maximum level of comfort and...

Foundational Home Care

Foundational Home Care

867 Boylston St 5th Floor 1049, Boston, MA

Starting at $32/hr

5.0

(6)

We provide seniors with top-quality care, compassion, dignity and independence, all in the comfort of home. What's the Foundational difference? There are a lot of home care agencies out there, and it's important to find the best care for your senior. 24/7 Support: We are on-call 24/7 if you...
5.0
"They call us all the time to check on how we are doing with our Caregiver. Their Staff really cares about our Mother's needs, so far the family is satisfied with their service, caring for our Mother, highly recommend them to care for your loved ones."

Anthony E


Standish Village

1190 Adams St, Boston, MA

4.0

(1)

Standish Village offers seniors a secure, supportive and independent lifestyle, offering both independent and assisted living options. The community features 85 lovely rental apartments, comfortable community rooms, and a pleasant courtyard and roof deck. Supportive services, including...
4.0
"The area looks neat and peaceful."

Fendy L


Dorothy Frances Home Inc

704 Beaver St, Waltham, MA

5.0

(1)

The Dorothy Frances Home was established in 1994. Dorothy developed Alzheimer's, and her family wanted to keep her at home as well as offer a home-like environment for others facing the same situation. The Dorothy Frances Home provides a comfortable, relaxed, and cozy setting. The staff are warm,...
5.0
"My Dad was here for the last three months of his life. They were very kind to him and took good care of him. The aides always watched out for him. I could rest easy at night knowing he was safe."

Donna F


Beyond Love N Care

Beyond Love N Care

124 4th St, Medford, MA

5.0

(2)

About Beyond Love N Care Beyond Love N Care home care services is a non-medical home care agency located in Medford, Massachusetts. It is locally owned and operated by a Family Nurse Practitioner with over 15 years in the healthcare industry and direct patient care and who directly and personally...
5.0
"This agency has provided excellent care for our loved one. The staff is professional, courteous and flexible. Our family is completely satisfied with their exemplary care."

Jean M


Babette Home Care LLC

Babette Home Care LLC

233 Needham St., Newton, MA

Starting at $28/hr

5.0

(1)

Babette Home Care offers a dependable, personalized, first-class approach to home care that is unique from any other. At Babette Home Care, you are in charge. We are here to work for you and your family, and we offer support services designed to keep you happy, healthy, and independent at home. We...
5.0
"Excellent staff and management, could not be more satisfied with the care provided!"

Jen B


24 Hours Care

24 Hours Care

73 Lexington Street, Auburndale, MA

5.0

(2)

At 24 Hours Care, we offer medical as well as non-medical care for elderly or people suffering from chronic diseases. We specialize in helping patients with ALS, Alzheimer's, Multiple Sclerosis, Diabetes, Heart Disease, Parkinson's and Aphasia, Mental Health and Cancer. We help patients manage...
5.0
"Best place in mass. I recommend this place for anyone and everyone."

Kim


1.2 care

1.2 care

803 Cambridge St, Cambridge, MA

5.0

(1)

1.2care is a women owned home care agency; we opened our doors to the public in November 2016. We saw that there was a need for excellent care in the area; we decided to open our agency to service our community. 1-2 Care Mission Our mission is to provide excellent at-home care to patients and...
5.0
"answer emails and phone calls quick. was very helpful for my family. I'm really glad that choose this company."

Mikerlange J


ADONAI IN - HOMECARE

ADONAI IN - HOMECARE

1000 LEXINGTON ST Suite 30, Waltham, MA

Provide private home care with CNAs, HHAs, companions and caregivers. To meet the needs of people of any age who have difficulty either through injury or illness to maintain their independence and quality of life while continuing to live comfortably in various facilities, such as private homes, post...

May's Home Care Services

May's Home Care Services

1295 River St Ste B, Hyde Park, MA

May's Home Care Services provide non-medical services,homemaking, home health aide, none medical transportation, medication pick up and errands. We serve elderly, frail elder, disabled, chronic mentally ill and Our non-medical specialty provides home care to our patients who want to live...

Mavencare

Mavencare

745 Atlantic Ave Suite 209, Boston, MA

Mavencare offers personalized home care services in Greater Boston & across Massachusetts with convenience and transparency to keep seniors safe and independent at home. Our services include live-in care, 24/7 active care and hourly care, nursing care, home care, dementia care, personal hygiene,...

It's Good To Be Home Inc.

It's Good To Be Home Inc.

123 Richard Rd, Braintree, MA

1.0

(1)

It's Good To Be Home Inc. is a family-owned Private Care Provider. We are a leader in the home care industry. We provide an independent, dignified living and recovery within the comfort of your private home, assisted living, and/or nursing home facility. It's Good To Be Home Inc. is capable of...

Ubiquity Care Solutions Inc

859 Willard St. Ste 400, Quincy, MA

Ubiquity Care is a client-oriented organization , Competitive Rate; Committed to providing the optimal quality of care, to improve the quality of life of our patients and their families. Our non-medical specialty provides home care to our patients who want to live independently in their own home,...

Sundry Care

Sundry Care

3 Allied Dr, Dedham, MA

Starting at $35/hr

Our Home Health Services can assist with recovery or the management of chronic illnesses, allowing you or your loved one to achieve optimal levels of health and independence in the comfort of your own home. Our care team facilitates a smooth and safe transition from hospital to home and provides...

Ubiquity Care Solutions

Ubiquity Care Solutions

859 Willard Street Ste 400, Quincy, MA

Ubiquity Care is a client-oriented organization , Competitive Rate; Committed to providing the optimal quality of care, to improve the quality of life of our patients and their families. Our non-medical specialty provides home care to our patients who want to live independently in their own home ,...

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