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Located in Lawrence, Massachusetts at 360 Merrimack Street Build 9, Home Health Vna is an in-home care service provider that offers in-home health care and also in-home personal care. Since 1981, they have been serving seniors in the Lawrence area. ...
1 Union St
Lawrence, MA 01840
Located at 1 Union St in Lawrence, MA, Boston Home Health Aides is an in-home care service provider that offers home care and also in-home nursing care. They have been in operation in Lawrence for nearly 8 years. They can ...
439 South Union Street, Suite B12
Lawrence, MA 01843
Located in Lawrence, Massachusetts at 439 South Union Street, Suite B12, Afya Home Care is an in-home care service provider that offers in-home nursing as well as home care services. For nearly 6 years, they have been serving seniors in ...
280 Haverhill St
Lawrence, MA 01840
Avenue Homecare Services, Inc is a senior in-home care company based in Lawrence, MA at 280 Haverhill St. They offer home care services and home health services to senior clientele. For nearly 5 years, they have been providing care ...
49 Blanchard St Suite 101
Lawrence, MA 01843
Located in Lawrence, MA at 49 Blanchard St Suite 101, Amigos Homecare is a home healthcare provider that offers in-home nursing services as well as personal care. They have been in business in Lawrence for 5 years. They provide home ...
49 Blanchard Street Suite 304
Lawrence, MA 01843
Located in Lawrence, MA at 49 Blanchard Street Suite 304, Gentle Home Care Services, iNC. is a home healthcare provider that offers home healthcare and also in-home care. They have been serving customers in Massachusetts for nearly 4 years. They ...
15 Union Street Suite 401c
Lawrence, MA 01840
Located in Lawrence, Massachusetts at 15 Union Street Suite 401c, Pivot Point Homecare Services is a home care company that offers personal care services and also home health care. They have been in operation in Lawrence for nearly 4 years. ...
599 Canal Street, Suite 6e-9
Lawrence, MA 01840
Located in Lawrence, Massachusetts at 599 Canal Street, Suite 6e-9, Middlesex Healthcare Services is a senior home care service provider that offers home health services and in-home care. For almost 4 years, they have been serving customers in the Lawrence ...
49 Blanchard Street, Ste 202-9
Lawrence, MA 01843
Located in Lawrence, MA at 49 Blanchard Street, Ste 202-9, A Quality Home Care, Inc is a senior home care company offering in-home personal care services and in-home health services. For almost 4 years, they have been providing care to ...
60 Island Street Suite 201e
Lawrence, MA 01840
Beneficence Home Healthcare, Inc is a home healthcare service provider located in Lawrence, Massachusetts at 60 Island Street Suite 201e. They offer in-home medical care and also in-home personal care to seniors. Since 2014, they have been helping seniors ...
599 Canal Street Suite 1
Lawrence, MA 01840
Located at 599 Canal Street Suite 1 in Lawrence, Massachusetts, Blissful Homecare is a home health care company offering in-home nursing and personal home care. For nearly 4 years, they have been serving seniors throughout the Lawrence area. They offer ...
599 Canal Street Suite 4e 12
Lawrence, MA 01840
Lifod Home Health Care is a senior in-home care service provider located in Lawrence, MA at 599 Canal Street Suite 4e 12. They offer home health care and in-home care to senior clients. For nearly 4 years, they have ...
Lawrence is a midsize city that straddles the Merrimack River near the border with New Hampshire in northern Massachusetts. The city is home to just over 8,000 seniors aged 65 and over — roughly 10% of the population — and its residents are significantly younger than those in the state and the U.S. overall.
The economics of Lawrence are largely responsible for its very low SeniorScore of 60. This overall rating is based on over 100 factors of senior-friendliness. The Finances category of SeniorScore is dragged down by factors such as the high cost of home care, assisted living and nursing facilities, as well as the low average income per household and per capita. Lawrence compares more favorably in its Health & Safety factors, with much better than average access to Medicare-registered physicians, more hospitals than the norm for a city of its size and a large variety of senior communities and home healthcare providers. Residents of Lawrence have an average life expectancy approximately 2 years higher than the United States, which helps raise the SeniorScore.
Lawrence is an industrial center in the Merrimack Valley, producing large amounts of electronic equipment and clothing, and it's home to a wide variety of immigrant communities. The city has a lower overall cost of living compared to Massachusetts by 20%, although it's still approximately 7% higher than that of the United States. Healthcare costs are significantly lower in Lawrence — presenting savings of roughly 17% compared to the national average — with an air quality rating in line with the United States, although its water quality is significantly lower.
This guide helps seniors and families budget for their future home care costs and provides a list of city-specific resources that may be useful for residents of Lawrence.
Seniors in Lawrence pay a similar amount for home care compared to Massachusetts overall — $5,720 in the city and $5,529 in the state — and the difference is under $100 per month in the case of home health care. These costs are significantly higher than the United States average, however, with an increase of over $1,000 in both cases. Home health care differs only in that basic medical care can be provided to recipients.
Lawrence is one of the most expensive areas in the state for both types of senior home care, although the difference is negligible in many cases. Worcester's costs are $100-$200 cheaper, depending on the type of care provided, and in Pittsfield, the difference is just under $400 per month. Springfield is the most affordable alternative in Massachusetts, with savings of roughly $700 per month, and Barnstable Town is the least affordable, at an increase of $300-$400 per month. Just across the border to the north in Manchester, New Hampshire, the cost is slightly lower for home care, while home health care costs are the same as in Lawrence.
Cost of Home Care | Cost of Home Health Care | |
Lawrence | $5,720 | $5,720 |
Massachusetts | $5,529 | $5,649 |
The United States | $4,481 | $4,576 |
Worcester | $5,602 | $5,510 |
Springfield | $5,015 | $5,015 |
Pittsfield | $5,329 | $5,339 |
Barnstable Town | $6,002 | $6,101 |
Manchester, NH | $5,529 | $5,720 |
Note: Data for Lawrence was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Boston, was used instead.
Seniors in Lawrence have access to many programs and services that help older adults maintain their independence and safely age in place. Below, we've compiled a few of the most helpful resources:
The Council on Aging is the designated Area Agency on Aging for the city, which operates the Lawrence Multipurpose Senior Center on Haverhill Street. Seniors and family members can contact the center for information on relevant local services, referrals and counseling as well as legal and housing issues. The center also provides nutritious meals, recreational activities and education designed to enhance the independence of seniors living in the community.
Contact Information
The center can be reached at (978) 620-3540. Alternatively, seniors can contact the current Director of Human Services at [email protected] or via fax at (978) 722-9470.
Elder Services of the Merrimack Valley operates the local Meals on Wheels Program for Lawrence and much of the surrounding region. Homebound seniors can receive home-delivered meals whereas independent residents attend congregate dining sites. Meals are free for eligible residents — those aged 60 and over, or disabled adults of any age — although a $2 donation is recommended.
Contact Information
The Age Information Department of Elder Services of the Merrimack Valley can be reached at (800) 892-0890 for information and requests for home delivery.
Adults with physical and/or cognitive impairments may be eligible for specialized transportation services from the MVRTA, as outlined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Seniors aged 60 and over may also be eligible for non-ADA transportation services. In either case, residents must apply for service and receive certification from the MVRTA.
Contact Information
Residents can contact the MVRTA Office of Special Services by phone at (978) 469-6878, by email at [email protected] or via the online contact form.
This program is intended to help seniors and others living in the community remain independent and reduce the likelihood of readmission to hospitals and nursing homes. It's a collaborative effort by Elder Services of the Merrimack Valley and its network of community partners, which provide home visits and follow-up calls with the ultimate goal of self-management and independence among local seniors.
Contact Information
Seniors and family members can call (800) 892-0890 for information on the Care Transitions Program.
Seniors and family members anywhere in Massachusetts can receive free counseling and assistance with Medicare via the SHINE program. This includes Medicare Part A and B, prescription drugs (Part D), supplement plans (Medigap) as well as MassHealth saving programs and other resources that may help cover the cost of health care.
Contact Information
The Lawrence Council on Aging can be reached at (800) 892-0890 to request information and find nearby SHINE counselors.
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