Arlington, Massachusetts
Home care in Arlington, Massachusetts
Arlington has a lot of long-time residents in houses they bought young, and adult children living a town or two away. Most of what we do here is the daily help that lets someone stay where they already are.
Quick answer
Yes. Kinstead Home Care serves Arlington with non-medical home care, companion care, respite care and recovery care after a hospital stay. After a discharge, care can usually start within 24 hours. To start, call (339) 888-8686.
- Does Kinstead Home Care serve Arlington?
- Yes. Arlington is within our service area, which covers all of Middlesex and Norfolk counties, excluding Boston.
- How quickly can care start in Arlington?
- After a hospital discharge, we can usually start in Arlington within 24 hours of your call.
- What services are available in Arlington?
- In-home care, companion care, personal care, respite care, hospital-to-home recovery care, memory care at home, meals, light housekeeping and errands.
- Is Kinstead a medical agency?
- No. Kinstead Home Care is a non-medical home care agency. We do not provide nursing, therapy, wound care or injections, and we do not manage medications.
After the hospital
Coming home from Mount Auburn Hospital
The discharge paperwork tells you what happened in the hospital. It does not tell you who is going to be at the house at seven in the morning when getting out of bed is the hardest thing of the day.
For a Arlington household we can usually be there within a day of the discharge: same caregiver, same hours, a short written note after every visit, and a call to you the same day if anything looks different.
Nearest hospitals
- Mount Auburn Hospital
- Lahey Hospital & Medical Center
Typical start
Within about 24 hours of a discharge, most weeks.
Day to day
What we help with in Arlington
- Bathing, dressing and morning routines
- Meals and light housekeeping a few days a week
- Rides to Mount Auburn, Lahey and the Arlington Council on Aging
- Hours that step up after a hospital stay and back down afterwards
This is non-medical care. We do not provide skilled clinical services, and we will say so on the first call if that is what the situation needs.
Local resources
Senior Resources in Arlington, Massachusetts
Arlington combines municipal older-adult support with a strong community food-access program for local residents.
Local Senior Services
Arlington Council on Aging
Municipal social services, transportation information, programs, wellness activities, and benefits guidance for Arlington older adults.
Food Assistance
Arlington EATS
Food pantry and community food-access programs for Arlington residents. Current shopping and eligibility information is available online.
Social Services
Arlington Council on Aging Social Services
Information about benefits support, tax-relief programs, transportation, wellness, and other municipal assistance for older residents.
Statewide resources
Massachusetts Statewide Help
General Assistance
Massachusetts 211
A free statewide information line that connects callers with local food, housing, utility, health, transportation, and crisis resources.
Food Assistance
Project Bread FoodSource Hotline
Free, confidential help finding food programs and applying for SNAP. Assistance is available in multiple languages.
Health Insurance
SHINE Medicare Counseling
Free, unbiased counseling for Massachusetts residents with Medicare and their caregivers, including help comparing coverage and lowering out-of-pocket costs.
Health Care
Massachusetts Community Health Center Finder
Find community health centers offering primary care, behavioral health, dental care, and other services, regardless of insurance status or ability to pay.
Utilities
Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)
Income-based assistance with winter heating costs for eligible Massachusetts households, including renters and homeowners.
Utilities
Massachusetts Utility Bill Assistance
Official information about utility discount rates, payment plans, shutoff protections, and programs for customers having trouble paying energy bills.
Transportation
MBTA Senior CharlieCard
Reduced MBTA fares for riders age 65 and older on buses, subway, commuter rail, and other eligible services.
Legal Assistance
Massachusetts Senior Legal Helpline
Free legal information and referrals for Massachusetts residents age 60 and older on benefits, housing, consumer matters, family law, and other civil legal issues.
Safety
Massachusetts Elder Abuse Hotline
Report suspected abuse, neglect, self-neglect, or financial exploitation of a person age 60 or older. Available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Contact your town's Council on Aging to ask about congregate meals, senior dining programs, and eligibility for home-delivered meals.
Programs, eligibility requirements, hours, and contact information may change. Contact each organization directly to confirm current details. Kinstead Home Care is not affiliated with or responsible for the services listed here.
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