Hands and Hearts
Hospice Care & Memory Care · Middlesex County, MA

Hands and Hearts

Hospice Care & Memory Care · Middlesex County, MA

Overview of Hands and Hearts

Create unforgettable moments in your later years with Hands and Hearts, a trusted community set in the tranquil neighborhood of Washington Street, Wellesley, MA, that offers hospice care. The community works closely with older adults to provide them with better care and assistance, ensuring their comfort and safety. As a locally-owned and operated community, older adults can rest assured of receiving the highest quality of care and support.

Older adults gain meaningful experiences accompanied by the community’s kind and helpful team, attending to their special needs. The community also provides support for family members to help them cope with the loss of a loved one. Older adults maintain their dignity and retain independence during their end-of-life journey with the community’s dedication to delivering the highest quality of care in the comforts of their home.

(781) 235-1614

Types of Care at Hands and Hearts

Hospice Care Memory Care
Walk Score
Walk Score: 70 / 100 Rank #171 / 499Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 171st out of 499 homes in Massachusetts. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Massachusetts SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

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Address 1.7 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Suite 100 Wellesley's city center to Hands and Hearts's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Hospice Care in Massachusetts

Hands and Hearts is located in Suite 100 Wellesley, Massachusetts.
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Home Care Program

MassHealth Home Care

Age 60+
General Massachusetts resident, at risk of nursing home placement.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,500/month individual, varies by region
Asset Limits $2,000 individual, excludes home, car
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Coordinated through Aging Services Access Points (ASAPs); high demand in urban areas.

Benefits
In-home care (3-5 hours/day) Homemaker services Respite care (up to 14 days/year) Adult day care (~$75/day)

Frail Elder Waiver

Massachusetts Medicaid FE Waiver

Age 65+
General Massachusetts resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
MA

Requires clinical eligibility determination.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite care (240 hours/year) Adult day care (~$75/day) Home health services

Senior Care Options (SCO)

Massachusetts Senior Care Options

Age 65+
General Massachusetts resident, eligible for MassHealth (Medicare optional), nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual); QIT allowed.
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home up to $713,000, car).
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Not available in Dukes/Nantucket Counties; multiple SCO providers (e.g., CCA, Tufts).

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Respite (240 hours/year) Adult

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Massachusetts Medicare Savings Program (MassHealth Buy-In)

Age 65+ or disabled
General Massachusetts resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
MA

Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Massachusetts NFCSP Respite Care

Age
General Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Massachusetts resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
Income Limits (2025) Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.
Asset Limits Not assessed; need-based.
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27 ASAPs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.

Benefits
Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Caregiver training Supplies (~$500/year)

Prescription Advantage

Massachusetts Prescription Advantage

Age 65+ or disabled
General Massachusetts resident, enrolled in Medicare Part D (or ineligible for Medicare).
Income Limits (2025) No strict limit; copays vary by income ~$24,980-$75,000/year individual
Asset Limits Not assessed.
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Supplements Medicare Part D; no enrollment fee for low-income.

Benefits
Covers prescription copays ($5-$40/drug) Fills coverage gaps Catastrophic cost protection ($4,000+ covered)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Massachusetts VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General Massachusetts resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
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High veteran demand statewide.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Compare Hospice Care around Middlesex County

The information below is reported by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs and Department of Public Health.

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High Pointe House
HC

Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.

Haverhill21No 7 Private Suites-No
The Miriam Boyd Parlin Hospice Residence
HC

Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.

Newton (Oak Hill)10No 38 Private Suites-No
Hands and Hearts
HC

Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Suite 100 Wellesley (Wellesley Lower Falls)-No 70 --No
First Choice Healthcare
HC

Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.

Suite 203 Brookline-No 85 --No
Kaplan Family Hospice House
HC

Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Danvers (Danversport)-No 32 Private Suites12No

Frequently Asked Questions about Hands and Hearts

What neighborhood is Hands and Hearts in?

Hands and Hearts is in the Wellesley Lower Falls neighborhood.

Is Hands and Hearts in a walkable area?

Hands and Hearts has a walk score of 70. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

What is the address of Hands and Hearts?

Hands and Hearts is located at 34 Washington Street, Suite 100 Wellesley, MA 02481.

What is the phone number of Hands and Hearts?

(781) 235-1614 will put you in contact with the team at Hands and Hearts.

Is Hands and Hearts Medicare or Medicaid certified?

Hands and Hearts is not currently listed as a CMS-certified provider of Medicare or Medicaid.

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