Home Instead

Home Instead in Melrose is the local office of a home care network that helps older adults stay at home as they age. Care Pros, as its caregivers are called, provide hands-on help with bathing, showering, toileting, grooming and mobility, along with companionship, meal preparation, light housekeeping, laundry, and help with errands and appointments. Families also use the service for respite, giving primary caregivers time to rest or step out.

Founded in 1994, Home Instead has helped older adults around the world age safely at home. The Melrose office handpicks, vets and trains each Care Pro and takes time to match caregivers to clients. Personalized care plans can cover a few hours a day, overnight support or more continuous care and change as needs evolve. The office also provides end-of-life care and works alongside local hospice agencies, with its nursing team training Care Pros on site.

What to Know

• A free, no-obligation consultation is offered.
• Weekend coverage is available.
• Care Pros provide non-medical support, while hospice teams handle clinical care.
• Advisors, gerontologists and specialists support the caregiving team.
• The office belongs to the Melrose, Stoneham and Wakefield Lynnfield chambers.