Harvard, MA Senior Care Resources
Home Care - Harvard MA
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Harvard Massachusetts Council on Aging
| Harvard Council on Aging 13 Ayer Road Harvard, MA 01451 978-456-4120 |
The Council on Aging serves Harvard residents over 60 years of age, providing services, referrals, and information resources on a wide variety of topics. Social opportunities, educational experiences, financial counseling resources, transportation, therapeutic needs, and other opportunities fall within the Council's scope. To learn more about the Council's services, call the office and ask to speak to the intake coordinator. |
Harvard Massachusetts Senior Services
| Harvard Sentinel | For local Harvard news related to aging and elder issues, read this newsletter for the seniors of Harvard. |
| MART Van 978-456-4100, x17 |
The Mart Van is available for people over 60 and for those under 60 with disabilities. Trips can be for a variety of reasons, but medical appointments always receive priority. The van is NOT wheelchair accessible. Schedule is Monday – Friday; please call 48 hours in advance to (978) 456-4100. Destinations: Harvard & surrounding towns, Concord – Leominster area, Boston and Worcester areas for medical appointments only |
| Harvard Pharmacy 1 Still River Rd, Harvard, MA 01451 978-456-3583 |
Local Harvard MA pharmacy |
| Harvard Fire Department 13 Ayer Road Harvard, MA 01451 978-456-3648 |
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| Harvard Police Department 40 Ayer Road Harvard, MA 01451 978-456-1212 |
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Harvard MA Health and Residential Facilities
| Leominster Crossings 1160 Main Street, Leominster, MA 01453 978-751-3230 |
Leominster Crossing is part of the Benchmark Senior Living network, which has dozens of facilities throughout New England, including more than 20 in Massachusetts. In addition to Leominster, the network includes facilities in Chelmsford, Newton, Waltham, and several other Massachusetts communities. |
| Sunrise of Leominster 6 Beth Avenue at Route 12 Leominster, MA 01453 978-537-7600 |
Sunrise of Leominster offers three levels of service: assisted living, Alzheimer's and Memory Care, and short terms stays. The Sunrise network includes nearby facilities in Weston, Wayland, and Burlington, MA, among a total of 12 in Massachusetts. |
| Chelmsford Crossings 199 Chelmsford Street Chelmsford, MA 01824 978-674-5278 |
Chelmsford Crossing services include Assisted Living and Short Term Care. It is part of the Benchmark Senior Living network, which has dozens of facilities throughout New England, including more than 20 in Massachusetts. In addition to Leominster, the network includes facilities in Leominster, Newton, Waltham, and several other Massachusetts communities. |
MetroWest Boston MA Health Care and Senior Citizen Services
| Alzheimer's Assoc of MA and NH 617.868.6718 311 Arsenal Street Watertown, MA 02472 |
The Alzheimer's Association has a wealth of resources for families facing Alzheimer's disease - information, support groups, local medical resources, news, and events. They provide a great of funding for Alzheimer's research and sponsor many fund-raising events across the country. |
| Emerson Hospital Emergency Department (Polo Emergency Center) 133 Old Road to Nine Acre Corner Concord MA 01742 978-287-3690 |
Emerson serves a 25 town area in Metro-west Boston. With nearly 200 beds and more than 300 doctors, it offers a full range of services at its medical center. |
| Minuteman Senior Services 24 Third Avenue Burlington, MA 01803 781.272.7177 |
Minuteman Senior Services is an Aging Services Access Point (ASAP) serving Harvard, Massachusetts and surrounding communities. ASAPs operate under a state contract to coordinate and deliver a wide range of services to senior citizens in their regions. |
| Meals on Wheels 888-222-6171 |
For seniors who live alone and cannot prepare food for themselves, Meals on Wheels can be a godsend. Friendly volunteers deliver meals and often can provide some social stimulation in an otherwise lonely day. Recipients must be at least 60 years old. Services can be for a short period, such as recovery from surgery, or for an indefinite period. Meals are federally subsidized under the Older Americans Act. |
| MBTA - "The Ride" 1-888-844-0355 |
THE RIDE serves 62 Massachusetts towns with service for registered customers. Vehicles have lifts to accomodate as many as possible for this invaluable paratransit service. |
| MA Assisted Living Facilities Association (MASS-ALFA) 135 Beaver Street Waltham, MA 02451 781.622.5999 |
The Massachusetts Assisted Living Facilities Association (Mass ALFA) is a not-for-profit association that provides information and advocacy for operators of assisted living facilities in Massachusetts. It is a good resource for finding a residence via their searchable database of Massachusetts facilities. |
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