Where Do I Start?

When you or a loved one is facing a serious illness, figuring out your healthcare options can feel overwhelming. That’s where we can help. Our team helps you understand your options, so you can make informed decisions that feel right for you and your family.

Why Families Trust Care Dimensions

For nearly 50 years, families across eastern Massachusetts have worked with Care Dimensions to talk through choices, reduce stress, and identify the path that feels right for them. Our focus is on quality care that supports the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of each person.

As a nonprofit organization, our commitment is simple: Care decisions are guided by what is right for patients and families.

What Are My Care Options?

Care Dimensions has four main services available to patients and families. Each program is designed to meet you where you are on your journey.

Hospice care has a primary goal of providing expert care and comfort. It’s for people with a life expectancy of six months or less. Learn more.

Palliative care provides an extra layer of support for people living with a serious illness. It helps manage pain, symptoms, and stress – and can be provided alongside curative treatment. Learn more.

HomeMD in-home primary care is for patients who have trouble traveling to medical appointments. Our primary care team provides visits where they live. This level of care may or may not overlap with hospice or palliative care. Learn more.

Dementia GUIDE is for patients with mild, moderate, or advanced dementia. It offers education, care navigation, and caregiver support to help families. Learn more.

Hospice or Palliative Care?

Palliative care and hospice care both aim to provide comfort, relieve pain and symptoms, and improve quality of life. Here are some the key differences and similarities between the two.

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When Should I Call?

Reaching out does not mean you’re committing to a decision; it’s simply a way to learn more. Patients and families consistently report that they are relieved to find out what benefits are available to them.

If you’re unsure whether one of these services could help, a conversation can bring clarity. Our team is trained to help you find the right path for your specific needs.

When you’re ready, you can talk with a patient access representative, who will ask a few basic questions and address any concerns you may have.

From there, depending on the care plan that’s appropriate for you, there may be a discussion with your primary care provider (if you have one), and possibly an in-person meeting to talk about what’s next. Call 888-283-1722 to learn more or fill out an online form to request care.

Areas We Serve

Our service area extends across more than 100 communities in eastern Massachusetts. Find out if you live in an area where we provide care.

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What is the Cost?

This is one of the questions heard most often – and the answer is relatively simple: there is often little to no cost associated with many of the services we offer.

Coverage through insurance:

• Hospice services are covered by most insurance carriers, including Medicare and most Medicaid plans.
• Palliative care, HomeMD, and Dementia GUIDE are often covered by most private insurance plans, Medicare and Medicaid.

In cases where coverage is limited, we can help explore options and assist families in navigating costs.

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