Best Home Care in Needham, Massachusetts
16 agencies found
MyLivingChoice lists 16 home care agencies in Needham. Families rate them 4.6 out of 5 on average, across 226 public reviews.
- 16agencies
- 4.6average rating, 11 rated
- 226family reviews read
FirstLight Home Care of West Suburban Boston
Needham, Massachusetts
4.9(71)
Home care · no referral needed
BrightStar Care
Needham, Massachusetts
4.9(41)
Home care · no referral needed
TheKey - Senior Home Care
Needham, Massachusetts
4.8(47)
Home care · no referral needed
Heavenly Touch Staffing LLC
Needham, Massachusetts
5(13)
Home care · no referral needed
Griswold Home Care for Metrowest Boston
Needham, Massachusetts
5(9)
Home care · no referral needed
Best Home Health Care
Needham, Massachusetts
4.7(10)
Home health
Maxim Healthcare Boston, MA Regional Office
Needham, Massachusetts
4.6(11)
Home health
Commonwealth Caregivers
Needham, Massachusetts
4.7(7)
Home care · no referral needed
Aveanna Healthcare
Needham, Massachusetts
5(3)
Medicare home health
Family Friends Health Care
Needham, Massachusetts
5(2)
Home health
Premier Health Care, Inc.
Needham, Massachusetts
5(2)
Home health
Elite Senior Care Solutions
Needham, Massachusetts
5(1)
Home care · no referral needed
Best-rated home care in Needham
Ranked by family rating, weighted by how many families have reviewed each one. No community pays to appear here.
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FirstLight Home Care of West Suburban Boston
4.9 (71 reviews)· At-Home Care
Families describe FirstLight Home Care of West Suburban Boston as responsive, attentive, and skilled at matching caregivers to complex needs like dementia and Parkinson's care. Reviewers consistently highlight fast…
- 2
4.9 (41 reviews)· At-Home Care
Families describe BrightStar Care in Needham as a home health and hospice provider offering compassionate, reliable one-on-one caregiving, including support for Alzheimer's, hospice transitions, post-surgical recovery,…
- 3
4.8 (47 reviews)· At-Home Care
Families who used TheKey (formerly Home Care Assistance) in the Needham/Wellesley/Boston area consistently praise the caregivers and office staff for being compassionate, responsive, and skilled at matching caregivers to…
- 4
5 (13 reviews)· At-Home Care
Families describe Heavenly Touch Staffing as a compassionate, reliable source of in-home hospice and home health caregivers, with consistent praise for the aides' professionalism and kindness during difficult times.…
- 5
Griswold Home Care for Metrowest Boston
5 (9 reviews)· At-Home Care
Griswold Home Care for Metrowest Boston is a non-medical home care agency serving Needham and nearby towns, offering personal care, companionship, and hospice-adjacent support so clients can age at home. Reviewers…
- 6
4.7 (10 reviews)· Home Health
Best Home Health Care is a Group Adult Foster Care provider in Needham that delivers in-home personal care, homemaking, and medication support for MassHealth members. Reviewers, including a referring social worker,…
- 7
Maxim Healthcare Boston, MA Regional Office
4.6 (11 reviews)· Home Health
Families using Maxim Healthcare's Boston-area home health and hospice services describe a responsive, communicative team that has reliably staffed nursing care, including school-based support for children with complex…
- 8
4.7 (7 reviews)· At-Home Care
Commonwealth Caregivers is a home health and hospice provider in Needham that arranges in-home caregivers for families needing extra support. Based on a small number of Google reviews, families highlight a fast,…
- 9
2.6 (5 reviews)· At-Home Care
This home health agency in Needham has very limited online feedback, with a low overall rating driven mostly by negative reviews from a former caregiver. One reviewer praised the agency, but the majority described…
What families say about home care in Needham
Counted across the review summaries of 14 Needham communities: the share whose families mention each theme.
Praised most
- Caring, attentive staff 86%
- Communication with families 43%
- Memory care 21%
- Management 14%
- Value for money 14%
Concerns raised
- Communication with families 57%
- Cost and billing 50%
- Staff attitude 29%
- Building and upkeep 14%
“Highly recommend this agency! The caretakers were extremely helpful and empathetic.They arrived on time and were diligent in carrying out their various tasks, and that was very helpful to my husband, the patient, and to me.”
“Thank HEAVENS for our night nurse Allison from Bright Star! Both Skylar and Bruno came to our home, met our family and listened to our challenges. We are all so thankful for Allison to ensure everyone in the house gets an incredible night sleep. THANK YOU!”
“"We love The Key! Thank you for helping us transition to this new chapter in our lives. This company has been patient, understanding and compassion with me and my husband. So grateful!!"”
Home Care in Needham: the figures
- •Most common amenities: medication management (6), emergency call system (6), 24-hour staff (4), grocery shopping and errands (3), transportation services (3), wheelchair accessible (2).
Home Care near Needham
Cities within about 35 miles with senior living inventory, and how families rate it.
| City | Communities | RatingAverage rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newton2.8 mi | 17 | 4.5 / 5 | 2.8 mi |
| Dedham4 mi | 5 | 4.6 / 5 | 4 mi |
| Westwood6 mi | 7 | 4.5 / 5 | 6 mi |
| Brookline6.1 mi | 11 | 4.8 / 5 | 6.1 mi |
| Waltham6.1 mi | 5 | 4.2 / 5 | 6.1 mi |
| Natick6.5 mi | 14 | 4.5 / 5 | 6.5 mi |
| Boston7 mi | 27 | 4.1 / 5 | 7 mi |
| Wayland7.6 mi | 5 | 4.6 / 5 | 7.6 mi |
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About these figures
Computed on October 26, 2026 from the 16 agencies listed in Needham, 226 public family reviews on Google, Yelp and MyLivingChoice, state licensing records and, for nursing homes, CMS Care Compare. The best-rated list ranks communities by average family rating weighted by how many families have reviewed each one, so a 4.9 from three reviews does not outrank a 4.7 from two hundred. No community pays to appear in the best-rated list or in these figures; sponsored and partner listings in the directory results are marked as such. Figures refresh as listings and reviews change.
Reading on this
Guides from MyLivingChoice that families in Needham ask about.
- Home Care in Massachusetts: Agencies, Medicare Home Health Ratings, and What It Costs
- How to Pay for Home Care: Medicare, Medicaid, VA Benefits, Insurance, and What Actually Works
- 20 Questions to Ask a Home Care Agency Before You Sign
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Home Care in Needham: Common Questions
How many home care agencies are in Needham, Massachusetts?
MyLivingChoice lists 16 home care agencies in Needham, Massachusetts, each with photos, care details, and reviews from families.
Which home care agencies in Needham are rated highest?
Based on combined ratings across Google, Yelp, and MyLivingChoice reviews, top-rated options include Heavenly Touch Staffing LLC (5★, 13 ratings), Griswold Home Care for Metrowest Boston (5★, 9 ratings), FirstLight Home Care of West Suburban Boston (4.9★, 71 ratings).
What types of senior care are available in Needham?
Beyond home care, Needham has at-home care (8 communities), home health (8 communities), independent living (4 communities), assisted living (3 communities), skilled nursing / long term care (3 communities). Every option is listed with photos, reviews, and contact details.
How do families rate home care in Needham?
Families rate Needham home care agencies 4.6 out of 5 on average, across 226 public Google reviews of local communities.
What do families praise, and complain about, in Needham home care agencies?
Across the review summaries of 14 Needham agencies, the most common praise is caring, attentive staff (mentioned for 86%), communication with families (mentioned for 43%), memory care (mentioned for 21%). The most common concerns are communication with families (57%), cost and billing (50%), staff attitude (29%).