Costs & Planning
Home Care License in Massachusetts Coming Soon?
After 15 years of advocacy, Massachusetts lawmakers are finally considering home care regulations in Massachusetts that would require private home care companies to be licensed. We’ve discussed the importance of establishing a home care license in Massachusetts in previous posts (here, here and here). It is even more critical now as we have seen and…
Read MoreDoes Medicare Pay for Caregivers?
Nearly 75 percent of older adults want to age in place, according to AARP. At Minute Women Home Care, we hear this every day from families who want their parents to remain safe, supported, and at home for as long as possible. But aging at home often comes with a hard reality: you need help.…
Read MoreA Family’s Guide to Home Care Services in Massachusetts
When families begin exploring home care services in Massachusetts, they often encounter a confusing landscape of similarly named programs, agencies, and care models. Understanding the differences between home health, private home care, and state-funded services is essential for making informed decisions. At Minute Women Home Care, we regularly speak with families who feel overwhelmed by…
Read MoreHow Much Does Dementia Care Cost?
Originally published February 25, 2025. Updated July 31, 2026 The cost of in-home dementia care depends largely on how many hours of support a person needs and whether the family chooses hourly, live-in, overnight, or continuous 24-hour care. In Greater Boston, specialized in-home dementia care generally costs approximately $45 to $55 per hour as of…
Read MoreDementia Home Care in Boston: A Guide for Families
Caring for a loved one with dementia is emotionally complex and logistically demanding, especially as care needs increase over time. Families are often balancing safety concerns, work responsibilities, and difficult decisions about long-term support. At Minute Women Home Care, we work closely with Boston-area families navigating these exact challenges. Dementia home care offers a way…
Read MoreUsing Long-Term Care Insurance to Pay for Home Care
Families who speak with Minute Women Home Care often ask how long-term care insurance fits into their planning. Long-term care insurance (LTCI) is designed to help cover care costs that traditional health insurance and Medicare generally do not. Medicaid may also cover long-term care for individuals who meet financial and eligibility requirements. This guide explains…
Read MoreHow Does the CMS 80/20 Rule Affect the Future of Medicaid?
The recent finalization of the Medicaid Access Rule by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) marks a pivotal moment for Medicaid providers and the communities they serve. One of the most significant elements of this rule is the 80/20 requirement, which mandates that 80 percent of Medicaid reimbursement funds to providers must be…
Read MoreVeteran’s Aid & Attendance: The Ultimate Guide (Updated 2024)
The Veterans Aid and Attendance program is a federal program that assists Veterans and their family members to help pay for private home health care and assisted living costs. It is a pension-based program available for veterans and their spouses or widows. The biggest issue is that many family members, spouses, and veterans are unaware of…
Read MoreWhat’s Behind the Increasing Cost of Home Care?
As we all know costs always go up, for everything. Home care services included. We look at how the increasing cost of home care affects American families. Rising costs widen the gap between who can afford to pay for services and who can not. It is no secret that the cost of home care is…
Read MoreWhat’s Causing the Home Health Aide Staffing Shortage?
Staffing shortages are affecting nearly every industry, including health care, especially for private home care. We are currently seeing shortages in retail stores like Walmart and Target because our supply chain is suffering from a lack of workers at nearly every step of the supply chain. Dockworkers, port workers, truck drivers, and retail personnel are…
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