Burlington, Massachusetts
Home care in Burlington, Massachusetts
Burlington has Lahey inside its own town line, which means families here often get a discharge date with very little notice and need someone at the house the same week. We are set up for exactly that call.
Quick answer
Yes. Kinstead Home Care serves Burlington 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 Burlington?
- Yes. Burlington is within our service area, which covers all of Middlesex and Norfolk counties, excluding Boston.
- How quickly can care start in Burlington?
- After a hospital discharge, we can usually start in Burlington within 24 hours of your call.
- What services are available in Burlington?
- 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 Lahey Hospital & Medical Center
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 Burlington 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
- Lahey Hospital & Medical Center
- Winchester Hospital
Typical start
Within about 24 hours of a discharge, most weeks.
Day to day
What we help with in Burlington
- Same-week starts after a Lahey discharge
- Help in split-level and ranch homes where the bathroom is the hard room
- Errands along the Middlesex Turnpike and rides to follow-up visits
- Overnight and weekend cover when adult children work full time
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 Burlington, Massachusetts
Burlington residents can find town-based older-adult programs through the Council on Aging and local food support through People Helping People.
Local Senior Services
Burlington Council on Aging
Municipal programs, wellness activities, social services, transportation information, benefits counseling, and referrals for Burlington older adults.
Food Assistance
People Helping People — Burlington Community Food Pantry
Local food assistance for Burlington residents experiencing food insecurity. Visit the website for current eligibility and distribution information.
Housing and Fuel
Burlington Housing and Fuel Assistance Information
Town information about affordable housing, rental support, fuel assistance, and related programs for Burlington 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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