Services
Why Choose Geriatric Resource Centre?
At Geriatric Resource Centre (GRC), we go beyond providing excellent care—we build meaningful relationships. Our caregivers engage with each client to ensure they feel heard, involved, and empowered in their own personalized home care journey.
We’ve proudly served the Greater Boston and MetroWest area since 1978, earning a reputation as one of the most trusted and experienced agencies in Massachusetts for home care services.
We help reduce stress and bring peace of mind to families by delivering compassionate, reliable care that makes everyday life easier for everyone involved.
Simply put: We love what we do—and it shows in the care we give.


About Our Home Care Services
Since 1978, Geriatric Resource Centre (GRC) has proudly delivered personalized in-home care for seniors throughout the Greater Boston and the Metrowest communities. Over the decades, we’ve become one of the region’s most trusted names in senior homecare, known for our compassionate, dependable, and professional caregivers.
Our success comes from our unwavering commitment to providing exceptional elderly care at home, and from our ability to recruit and retain top-quality home care professionals who genuinely care about the individuals they serve.
Below you’ll find a list of our most commonly requested services, each tailored to support the health, safety, and wellbeing of aging adults. If your loved one has unique or specialized needs, we encourage you to reach out—our team is here to create a customized care plan that’s just right for your family.
Personal Homecare Services for Seniors in Greater Boston and Metrowest
At Geriatric Resource Centre (GRC), we specialize in personalized in-home care for seniors tailored to meet your loved one’s unique needs. Whether you require short-term homecare services after a hospital stay or long-term senior care at home, our compassionate and experienced home health caregivers are here to help.
Flexible hourly or 24-hour care schedules
Assistance with bathing, dressing, and personal hygiene (privy care)
Medication reminders and daily health monitoring
Help with errands and grocery shopping
Live-in caregiver support
Transportation and appointment support
Light housekeeping and meal preparation
Communication with the client’s case manager or healthcare team
Social engagement and companionship
Hourly or Live-In Homecare for Seniors
Whether your loved one needs just a few hours of support each day or 24/7 live-in elder care, Geriatric Resource Centre (GRC) offers flexible, personalized home care solutions to fit your schedule and their lifestyle. Our trained and compassionate caregivers are available for both hourly in-home care and live-in senior assistance, and can be scheduled on short notice—even for emergency home care situations.
Flexible hourly or 24-hour care schedules
Assistance with bathing, dressing, and personal hygiene (privy care)
Medication reminders and daily health monitoring
Help with errands and grocery shopping
Live-in caregiver support
Transportation and appointment support
Light housekeeping and meal preparation
Communication with the client’s case manager or healthcare team
Social engagement and companionship
Post-Surgical and Transitional Home Care for Seniors
Whether your loved one is recovering from day surgery, an in-office medical procedure, or a hospital discharge, Geriatric Resource Centre (GRC) provides compassionate and professional post-operative home care services to support a safe and smooth recovery at home. Our caregivers ensure timely transportation to and from appointments, help your loved one get settled comfortably, and follow any post-procedure care instructions with attention to detail.
Medication reminders and prescription pick-up
Light housekeeping and meal preparation
Toileting and mobility assistance
Transportation to follow-up medical appointments
Grocery shopping and errands
Companionship and emotional support
Support with physical therapy exercises
Senior Companion Care Services to Reduce Isolation and Promote Wellbeing
Living at home alone can sometimes lead to feelings of isolation or depression—especially for seniors whose families live far away. Geriatric Resource Centre (GRC) offers compassionate and engaging companion care services for seniors at home, designed to provide not just assistance, but meaningful connection. Our trusted elder companion caregivers help promote emotional wellbeing, provide daily social interaction, and support independence through companionship and light daily help.
Running errands and grocery shopping
Mealtime companionship and light meal preparation
Attending activities and walks together
Accompanying seniors to social or medical appointments
Reading aloud and engaging in conversation
Light housekeeping and daily task support
Specialized In-Home Memory Care for Seniors with Dementia or Alzheimer’s
Geriatric Resource Centre (GRC) provides compassionate, experienced in-home memory care services for seniors living with Alzheimer’s, dementia, or age-related memory loss. Our certified dementia-trained caregivers deliver personalized support designed to keep clients safe, engaged, and emotionally supported—right in the comfort of home.
With a focus on routine, familiarity, and trust, we create care plans that are customized to each individual’s cognitive and emotional needs. From helping manage daily tasks to providing meaningful interaction, our goal is to reduce anxiety and support quality of life.
Certified dementia caregivers with Alzheimer’s care training
Stable, comforting daily routines
Meal preparation and companionship during mealtimes
Transportation to and from medical appointments
Engagement in familiar activities and gentle conversation
Medication Assistance
Compassionate emotional support and reassurance
Medication reminders and personal care assistance
Monitoring of health status and safety concerns
Continuous supervision and positive reinforcement
Additional Caregiver Support in Assisted Living and Long-Term Care Settings
Transitions into assisted living or long-term care facilities can be overwhelming for both clients and families. Geriatric Resource Centre (GRC) provides compassionate supplemental care services to support individuals during this adjustment and beyond. Whether your loved one needs help settling into a new routine, social engagement, or one-on-one personal care, our caregivers are here to fill in the gaps and offer individualized attention.
We work alongside facility staff to ensure continuity of care and enhanced quality of life—especially for clients who may require more time and attention than a facility can typically offer. In addition, our caregivers are experienced in supporting people of all ages and abilities, not just seniors.
Bathing and personal hygiene assistance
Accompaniment to appointments or facility activities
Supervision and safety monitoring
Advocacy and emotional support for the client
Support with activities of daily living (ADLs)
Engagement, companionship, and social interaction
Incontinence care and toileting support
Respite Care Services for Family Caregivers
When a family member takes on the role of primary caregiver, it can be both rewarding and exhausting. Geriatric Resource Centre (GRC) offers trusted and flexible respite care services for seniors at home, giving caregivers the opportunity to rest, travel, or attend to personal needs—while knowing their loved one is in capable, compassionate hands. Whether you need temporary in-home care for a few hours, overnight, or several days, our experienced caregivers follow your existing care plan to ensure seamless support and peace of mind.
Short-term caregiver relief (hourly, daily, or overnight)
Meal preparation and light housekeeping
Engaging companionship and emotional support
Medication reminders and health monitoring
Transportation to appointments or errands
Assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs)
Hospice Support and End-of-Life Care at Home
During life’s most delicate moments, many families choose to keep their loved one in the comfort and peace of home. Geriatric Resource Centre (GRC) provides experienced and compassionate in-home hospice care support to ensure dignity, comfort, and connection during the end-of-life journey.
Our end-of-life caregivers offer gentle, non-medical assistance with personal care and daily tasks, giving family members space to focus on spending meaningful time with their loved one. We are highly skilled in working alongside local hospice agencies, forming a care team that supports both physical and emotional needs.
Emotional support and companionship
Light housekeeping and soothing activities (reading, music)
Following hospice care plans and recommendations
Providing Compassion and Security
Advocacy for the client’s comfort and dignity
Administering pre-filled comfort medications as directed
Close communication with hospice staff and family
Assistance with bathing, changing, and personal hygiene
Bedside comfort and gentle care routines
Frequently Asked Questions
While these questions are frequently asked, we get occassional questions not listed here. Please reach out to us and we’re most happy to provide answers.
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Reach out to us directly by phone or by using the contact form to send an email.
Do you provide services in non-traditional home settings?
Geriatric Resource Centre provides services in settings such as private homes, assisted living, memory care units, nursing homes, etc. When our clients and or their family members see a need for increased care, we are able to come in as an additional support team.
Do you accept long-term care insurance?
Yes we accept long-term care insurance.
Do you accept Medicare?
No, we do not accept Medicare. Medicare will only cover skilled services that you would receive from a doctor, hospital, or therapy services. Medicare does not cover personal care, homemaking, companionship care.
Am I signing a contract?
Geriatric Resource Centre requires that you sign a service agreement that outlines our policies. You are able to discontinue services at any time.
What is your cancellation Policy?
Geriatric Resource Centre requires at least 24 hour notice to cancel services otherwise a cancellation fee will be charged.
Can I use your services only once/on a need basis?
Geriatric Resource Centre is very flexible with our clients. If you are in need for daily, weekly, monthly care or if you are in need of our services just once, we are able to find a caregiver to meet your unique needs.
Is there flexibility in scheduling?
Geriatric Resource Centre will work with you to find a caregiver or a team of caregivers that will be able to provide you support. If you are looking for ongoing care, respite care, or short-term care, we are here to help you in your time of need.
Do you provide In-Home Non-medical Assessments?
Before starting services, Geriatric Resource Centre will schedule a meeting with you and your family in person or virtually. During this meeting, Geriatric Resource Centre will complete a non-medical assessment that will provide us with a better understanding of your unique needs, what you are looking for in a caregiver, and how we can provide you with the best care if our services are appropriate for the current needs.
Are Caregivers Insured?
At Geriatric Resource Centre, our caregivers are our employees. Our agency is fully insured.
What is Geriatric Resource Centre’s Hiring Process?
Geriatric Resource Centre requires all potential hires fill out an extensive application, complete a rigorous interview, pass a full criminal background check as well as be able to provide excellent references from previous families worked with. Geriatric Resource Centre want to ensure that the caregivers we hire are able to represent our values and expectations. It is important to us that all of our caregivers are certified nursing assistants (CNAs)and home health aides (HHA). We expect our staff to able to work together in teams and with other disciplinary teams in order to develop and implement interactive care plans that meet each client’s unique needs.
Contact Us!
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Geriatric Resource Centre can be reached to assist with any issues, concerns, or questions via our business phone line, or using the contact form.