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Health Care Resource Guide | 2019-2020 31 Home care providers Ordered by number of FTE employees(a) No. of FTE employees/ RN care?/ LPN care? Chief executive(s)/ year founded Services offered VNA Care - Concord (Acton), Leominster, Marlborough, Southborough and Worcester 120 Thomas St., Worcester 01608 (b) 800-521-5539 • www.vnacare.org 559 Y Y Todd D. Rose interim CEO & CFO 1886 Nursing, PT, OT, ST, social workers, home health aides, registered dieticians; programs for cardiac disease, COPD, diabetes, dementia, fall prevention, geriatric care, IV therapy, remote patient monitoring, telemonitoring, total joint replacement program, pre- and post-surgical management, stroke recovery, wound and ostomy care, medication management, pain and symptom management, wellness, hospice and palliative care Century Homecare LLC 65 Water St., 2nd Floor, Worcester 01604 888-292-1809 • www.centuryhomecare.com 180 N/A N/A Milka Njoroge CEO & administrator 2012 Skilled nursing, PT, OT, ST, respiratory therapy, case mangers, master of social work, dementia care, 24-hour care, home health aides, personal care, homemaking, errands, companionship, accompaniment services, respite care, private duty, Medicaid and Medicare certified BAYADA Home Health Care 1 W. Boylston St., Worcester 01605 508-853-4100 • www.bayada.com 165 Y Y Tara M. O'Connor director 2012 Short-term nursing, rehabilitative, therapeutic, and assistive home health care services, adult skilled nursing available 24 hours, personal care assistance, medication reminders, exercise, meal planning and preparation, homemaking, PT, PT assistant, OT, ST, medical social worker GVNA Healthcare Inc. 34 Pearly Lane, Gardner 01440 978-632-1230 • www.gvnahealthcare.org 150 Y Y Kristin A. Mattson senior director 1906 Nursing, PT, OT, ST, MSW, HHA, telehealth for high risk, chronic and progressive condition management in-home, specialized and certified wound and ostomy care, patient and caregiver education, maternal and child healthcare, medical and non-medical transportation assistance, private,hospice, palliative and progressive illness programs Independence Healthcare Corp. 146 West Boylston Drive, Worcester 01606 508-767-1776 • www.independencehealthcare.org 135 (c) Y Y Trevor R. Ruggles Elaine Sullivan principals 2003 Skilled nursing, companion services, personal care assistance, medication management, homemaking and chores, transportation services Montachusett Home Care 680 Mechanic St., Leominster 01453 978-537-7411 • www.montachusetthomecare.org 124 N/A N/A Lori A. Richardson CEO 1974 Comprehensive information and services for elders and individuals with disabilities and their families; services include on-going case management, social and nursing assessments, non-medical care including homemaking, personal care, adult day programs, home delivered meals; caregiver, family and widowhood supports, money management, protective services and adult foster care programs Comfort Home Care LLC 997 Millbury St., Worcester 01610 774-823-3540 • www.chcnursing.com 110 Y Y Diana Dungan COO 2008 Skilled nursing including psychiatric nursing, PT, OT, home health aides, medication monitoring BrightStar Care 115 Water St., Suite 200, Milford 01757 508-282-5020 • www.brightstarcare.com 95 Y Y Paul Nikfarjam president & owner 2010 Personal care, daily living assistance, skilled care, assistance with medical devices, IV therapy, catheters, PICC lines, G- tubes, wound care, PT, OT, ST, vital signs, hospice assistance, companion care, senior transportation, Alzheimer's and dementia care Maxim Healthcare Services 40 Millbrook St., Worcester 01605 508-754-8205 • www.maximhealthcare.com 91 Y Y Bob McNamara director, business operations 1988 In-home care for adult, geriatric, and pediatric patients, skilled nursing, home health aides, high-risk neonatal nursing, infusion nursing, specialty programs including apnea and seizure monitoring, tracheotomy care, private day services, companionship services Right at Home - Eastern Worcester County 8 Church St., Westborough 01581 508-599-1122 • www.rahewc.com 91 Y Y Gail J. Hanson president & CEO 2007 Services promote Aging with Choice, focus on safety, independence and wellness for older adults; certified dementia practitioner and certified senior advisor support, skilled (nurse) care management; personal care, physical assistance; hospice supportive care; transportation, specialty care for Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, ALS, MS, COPD and other complex conditions; medication management; 24-hour care, live-in alternative care, respite & short-term transitional care Advanced Home Care Services LLC 260 Cachituate Road, Suite 201, Framingham 01701 508-872-0038 • www.advancedcarellc.com 90 Y Y Art Kalenjian general manager 2009 Non-medical personal and companionship services including meal preparation, light housekeeping, medication reminders, errands, shopping, 24-hour emergency coverage Home Instead Senior Care 386 W. Main St., Suite 14, Northborough 01532 (d) 508-393-8338 • www.homeinstead.com/151 88 N N Laurie Bender owner 1997 Personal care services, homemaker services, companion services, overnight care, light housekeeping, homemaking, meal planning and preparation, pet care, personal and companion care, Alzheimer's and dementia care, medication reminders, post-op recovery services, shopping and errands, running, transportation and escort to doctor visits Ace Medical Services Inc. 90 Madison St., Suite 600, Worcester 01608 508-792-3800 • www.acemedservices.com 85 Y Y Michael Chege CEO 2006 Assessment, medication adminstration, IV therapy, care coordination, patient education, wound care, monitoring of vital signs, psychiatric care, home health aide care including personal care, homemaking, errands; PT, OT, ST, LSVT and neuro-rehabilitation Always Best Care Senior Services 188 Oaks Road, Framingham 01701 (e) 877-616-3404 • www.alwaysbestcaremetrowest.com 75 Y Y Michael Wilsker president 2008 Non-medical in home care, social worker, telephone reassurance, medicine dispenser system, veterans' assistance program, free assisted living placement service, temporary employment services for assisted living communities Care Solutions Inc. 176 E. Main St., Westborough 01581 508-366-5689 • www.care-solutions.net 75 Y Y Kim Sieurin president & CEO 1997 Care from two to 24 hours per day, live-in and 24-hour care available; home safety evaluations, medication management, wound care, personal care, incontinence care, bathing, homemaking, and companionship, hospice care and dementia care; staff is licensed, insured, bonded and CORI-checked CareGroup Parmenter Home Care & Hospice Inc. 526 Boston Post Road, Wayland 01778 (f) 833-673-1700 • www.caregroupparmenter.org 75 Y N Donna Silva president 2015 Comprehensive home care services including visiting nursing, rehabilitation services, home health aides, nutritional services, medical social work, palliative care, compassionate hospice care and the Parlin Hospice Residence located in Wayland HealthAlliance Home Health & Hospice 60 Hospital Road, Leominster 01453 978-728-0621 • www.hahhh.org 75 Y Y Arthur St. Germain executive director 1989 Skilled nursing, PT, OT, ST, social work, home care aides, infusion therapy, telemonitoring, orthopedic care, cardiac and respiratory, pain management, palliative and hospice care Natick Walpole VNA Inc. (g) 209 W. Central St., Suite 313, Natick 01760 (h) 508-653-3081 • www.nwvna.org 75 (i) Y N/A Elaine Stephens (j) CEO 1899 (k) Nursing, PT, OT, ST, medical social work, home health aides, telehealth, advanced illness management, prescription drug assistance, wound and ostomy care and Alzheimer's disease management Home Helpers of Metrowest 260 Boston Post Road, Suite 9, Wayland 01778 508-545-0164 • www.homehelpershomecare.com/metrowest/ home 70 N N Denise Roskamp owner 2007 Non-medical support services including companionship, personal care, light housekeeping, laundry, shopping, meal preparation, medication reminders, prescription pick-up, errand services, escort to medical visits, respite care, medical alert systems VNA of Southern Worcester County Inc. - Auburn and Webster 534 School St., Webster 01570 (l) 60 Y Y Jacklyn Ann Fleming director 1914 Skilled nursing, PT, OT, ST, social workers, home health aides, hospice and palliative care, special programs for CHF, COPD, diabetes, joint replacement therapy, wound care, telehealth; PCAs and homemaking services through affiliate Samaritan Health & Home Care; palliative and hospice care through Central MA Hospice, Auburn 173 Charlton Road, Sturbridge 01566 508-347-0036 • www.heritage-health.com Y N owner 2006 administration, lab specimen delivery, home health aides, homemaking, PCA, home exercises, meal preparation and shopping, housekeeping, laundry, incontinence care, colostomy care, companionship Visiting Angels - Sudbury 142 North Road, Suite F130, Sudbury 01776 978-287-2002 • www.visitingangels.com 30 N N Joseph Chamberlain owner 2006 Non-medical hygiene assistance, meal preparation and diet monitoring, light housekeeping, errands, shopping, companionship services, respite care, live-in care available, Alzheimer's and dementia care Elderwood Home Care 176 Worcester-Providence Turnpike, Suite 205, Sutton 01590 508-865-2170 • www.elderwoodhomecare.com 25 Y Y David Rokes CEO 2003 (q) Care in home, assisted living or independent living communities and nursing homes; personal care, companionship, light housekeeping, meal preparation, respite care, overnight care, end of life care, medication reminders, transportation, Alzheimer's and dementia care; private nursing services include medication management, light wound care and insulin administration; new wellness program available Keystone Homecare LLC 132 Great Road, Suite 202, Stow 01775 978-897-9000 • www.keystonehomecare.com 25 Y Y Sue Sullivan owner & director 2002 Personal care, escorts to appointments, shopping, assistance with reading and writing, housework, planning and cooking meals, medication reminders, activities, live-in and live-out services; skilled nursing, medication management, wound care, postsurgical care, IV therapy, ambulatory care, exercises; hospice; wellness visits Tranisitions Home Health & Private Care 379 Main St., Fitchburg 01420 978-345-4869 • transitionshomehealth.net 21 Y Y Lynn Goulet owner 2015 Nursing (RNs and LPNs), PT, OT, home health aids, social worker provide post-surgical care, wound care, chronic disease management, IV therapy, orthopedic rehab and stroke rehab; 24-hour on call nurses, fall injury prevention, assistance with ADLs and light housekeeping; partnered with CenterPoint Transportation to provide transportation services to our patients for follow up medical and outpatient appointments Griswold Home Care of Worcester County 490 Shrewsbury St., Suite G, Worcester 01604 508 797 0400 • www.griswoldhomecare.com/worcester 20+ (r) N N Dan Rabinovitz managing director 2000 In-home care for seniors and adults with disabilities, personal care assistance, assistance with feeding and self- administered medication, companionship services, homemaking including meal preparation, shopping, errands and pet care Kindred at Home 313 Boston Post Road, Ste. 280, Marlborough 01752 508-481-4930 • www.kindredhealthcare.com 20 Y Y Matthew Hart executive director 2000 Skilled nursing, PT, OT, ST, home health aide service, medical social service Webster Home Care (s) 182 Turnpike Road, Ste. 100, Westborough 01581 508-449-4165 • www.websterhc.com 20 Y N Azriel Lieberman owner 2011 (t) 24-hour nursing care including blood draws and lab work, respiratory care, rehabilitative care, supervision of medications, treatments/injections, personal care assistance, home health aide, light housekeeping, companionship Pernet Family Health Service 237 Millbury St., Worcester 01610 508-755-1228 • www.pernetfamilyhealth.org 13 Y N Sheilah Dooley executive director 1955 Maternal child home visits by an RN to assess prenatal and newborn health and development; early intervention home visits and groups to assess growth & development from birth to age three Prestige Adult Foster Care LLC 400 Grove St., Worcester 01605 508-205-6888 • www.prestigeafc.com 11 Y N Highness Meena owner 2015 24-hour daily adult care at home, nursing and case manager supervision Source: Each facility via survey. Notes: ADLs = activities of daily living, ALS = amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, CHF = congestive heart failure, COPD = chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, CORI = criminal offender record information, HHA = home health aide, IV = intravenous, LSVT = Lee Silverman voice treatment, MSW = master of social work, OT = occupational therapy, PCA = personal care assistant, PICC = peripherally inserted central catheter, PT = physical therapy, ST = speech therapy. (a) Figure represents number or range of full-time equivalent (FTE) employees who work in home care capacity, including supervisors, office staff and full-time and part-time staff doing home visits. (b) Additional locations are 36 Knox Trail, Acton, 800-521-5539; 493 Lancaster St., Leominster, 800-521-5539; 400 Hemenway St., Marlborough 508-460-5286 (at New Horizons Retirement Community) and 333 Turnpike Road, Southborough, 800-521-5539. (c) As reported in 2018 (d) Natick location is at 209 W. Central St., Suite 210. (e) Additional location is at 10 High St., Westborough. (f) Main office is located at 1 Arsenal Marketplace, Watertown. (g) Natick VNA and Walpole VNA merged December 2018 to become Natick Walpole VNA. (h) Primary office is at 55 West Street, 3rd floor Walpole. (i) As reported for Natick VNA in 2018 (j) Formerly CEO of Walpole VNA, assumed role after merger; Judith Boyko retired after serving as CEO of Natick VNA. (k) Year Natick VNA founded; Walpole VNA was founded in 1909. (l) Additional location dba Auburn Visiting Nurses at 191 Pakachoag St., Auburn, 508-791-0081 (m) Merged with Prestige Adult Foster Care of Worcester in November 2018 (n) Includes 45 per diem employees (o) Located previously in Ashby under former owner Diana Baer. (p) An Amedisys company (q) Year Senior Comfort Services founded (r) Employs a range of 20-50 employees and has a contract with a Medicare certified nursing agency (s) Formerly Webster Light LLC (t) Changed ownership December 2018 - Compiled by: Heide Martin, hmartin@nebusinessmedia.com

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