Huntington, MA senior services

The front door to senior services in Huntington is the Council on Aging; in-home help, Meals on Wheels and the state Home Care Program come through Highland Valley Elder Services, Inc. Below: both, plus every care option that serves Huntington, from the public record.

Council on Aging

Huntington Council on Aging

huntingtonma.us/council-aging

Board: Kathleen Peterson

Details

What a COA does: senior center programs, transportation, outreach, SHINE health-insurance counseling, help with the senior circuit breaker tax credit and property-tax work-off programs, and referrals to everything below.

Aging Services Access Point

Highland Valley Elder Services, Inc

(413) 586-2000

highlandvalley.org

Serves Huntington and 23 other towns. Call for a free in-home assessment, the Home Care Program, the Frail Elder Waiver, Meals on Wheels and protective services.

Care options serving Huntington

Staying at home in Huntington

Most people would rather stay home. What makes that possible in Huntington: the local aging agency, in-home help, Medicare home health, home modification programs and technology that keeps family in the loop between visits.

Common questions

How do I get Meals on Wheels in Huntington?

Call Highland Valley Elder Services, Inc at (413) 586-2000, the state-designated ASAP for Huntington. Home-delivered meals are arranged through the ASAP after a short phone intake; the Council on Aging can also make the referral.

Who is Huntington's ASAP?

Highland Valley Elder Services, Inc at (413) 586-2000. The ASAP does free in-home assessments and manages the state Home Care Program, the Frail Elder Waiver and protective services for Huntington residents.

How do I get a ride to a medical appointment in Huntington?

Start with the Huntington Council on Aging, which runs or books the senior van. For longer trips, the regional transit authority's paratransit service and MassHealth's PT-1 transportation benefit may apply; the COA outreach worker will know which.

Is there help with property taxes for seniors in Huntington?

Yes. The state Senior Circuit Breaker income-tax credit (file Schedule CB), local property-tax exemptions under G.L. c. 59 s. 5 (clauses 41C and 17D), and in many towns a senior tax work-off program. The Huntington assessor's office and the COA both help with the forms.

How many nursing homes and assisted living residences are near Huntington?

3 Medicare-certified nursing homes within 12 miles and 0 state-certified assisted living residences within 10 miles, all listed on this site with the public record for each.