Waltham, MA senior services
The front door to senior services in Waltham is the Council on Aging; in-home help, Meals on Wheels and the state Home Care Program come through Springwell, Inc. Below: both, plus every care option that serves Waltham, from the public record.
Council on Aging
Waltham Council on Aging
city.waltham.ma.us/1388/Council-on-Aging
Board: Carol A. Patten, Ursula Gage, Simonne Berard, Chris DeMeo, Helen David, Debra Catalonotti, Roberta Tierney
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
Serves Waltham and 21 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 Waltham
- Assisted Living Residences50 within 10 miles · nearest: Benchmark Senior Living at Waltham Crossings
- Nursing Homes and Skilled Nursing72 within 12 miles · nearest: Maristhill Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
- Home Health Agencies184 serving Waltham · nearest: Mindful Healthcare Agency INC
- Hospice36 serving Waltham · nearest: Solara Hospice, LLC
Staying at home in Waltham
Most people would rather stay home. What makes that possible in Waltham: 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 Waltham?
Call Springwell, Inc at (617) 926-4100, the state-designated ASAP for Waltham. Home-delivered meals are arranged through the ASAP after a short phone intake; the Council on Aging can also make the referral.
Who is Waltham's ASAP?
Springwell, Inc at (617) 926-4100. The ASAP does free in-home assessments and manages the state Home Care Program, the Frail Elder Waiver and protective services for Waltham residents.
How do I get a ride to a medical appointment in Waltham?
Start with the Waltham 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 Waltham?
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 Waltham assessor's office and the COA both help with the forms.
How many nursing homes and assisted living residences are near Waltham?
72 Medicare-certified nursing homes within 12 miles and 50 state-certified assisted living residences within 10 miles, all listed on this site with the public record for each.