Senior companion care in Newton, MA
Choose a background-checked companion for your parent in Newton. Families on Tandera in Massachusetts pay about 20% less than the state median, fees included, and book only the time they need.
- Checkr background check
- Photo ID + selfie check
- Personally interviewed
- You choose who comes
A clear price, and only the hours you need
In Massachusetts, non-medical help at home costs a median of $40 an hour (CareScout 2025), and many agencies set a minimum visit of several hours.
On Tandera, families in Massachusetts pay $31.51 an hour on average with fees included. You pick the companion yourself and book a single visit or a regular schedule.
What you can book in Newton
- Company at homeConversation, games, a walk around the neighbourhood.
- Rides to appointmentsCheck-ups and follow-ups, for example at Newton-Wellesley Hospital, in the companion's own car.
- Errands and pharmacy runsGroceries, prescriptions and everyday errands.
- Check-insRegular visits while you're at work or away, with messages through the app.
- Tech helpPhones, tablets and video calls with family.
Around Newton
Newton is made up of villages, from Newton Centre to Waban and West Newton, and getting around without a car is hard. A companion can handle the driving: Newton-Wellesley Hospital, appointments in Boston, or errands in Newton Centre.
Regular visits while you are at work or away mean your parent sees a familiar face each week, and you hear how it went through the app.
All visits are non-medical companionship and everyday help. Each companion lists what they offer on their profile.
What a companion costs in Newton
Each companion sets their own hourly rate, currently about $20 to $32. Tandera adds a 10% platform fee and a 5% payment processing fee, and shows you the full total before you send a booking request.
| Option | Per hour | How it works |
|---|---|---|
| Tandera, Massachusetts average, fees included | $31.51/hr | You choose the companion and book only the time you need |
| Massachusetts median for non-medical help at home (CareScout 2025) | $40/hr | Typical agency and provider rates statewide |
Example: 6 hours with a $30/hr companion is $180, plus $18 platform fee and $9 payment fee, so $207 in total.
Tandera averages are the current companion rates in Massachusetts plus fees, as of October 2026. Medians are from the CareScout 2025 Cost of Care Survey (published March 2026) for non-medical help at home. Full details on our Pricing page.
How companions are checked
Before anyone can take a booking on Tandera, they pass a Checkr background check, a photo ID and selfie check, and a personal interview with our team.
- Meet first, in public. We suggest a first meeting somewhere public, like a café, before the first visit at home.
- Chat and pay in the app. Messages and payments stay in the app, so there's a record and no cash changes hands.
- If something feels wrong, press report. The booking is frozen right away and our team is alerted.
- Wrong fit? Ask for a different companion. You choose who comes, every time.
Tell us what you need in Newton
Send a few details and Joel from Tandera will get back to you, usually within a day. No obligation, and nothing is booked until you choose a companion.
Prefer to talk? Call or text (617) 693‑7090, 8 AM to 8 PM, every day.
From a family we've helped
I highly recommend Tandera for at home services. Their service minimum time is affordable and their app makes it easy to make an appointment, get a response on availability and pay for their services.
How it works
- See who's availableDownload the app and browse companions near Newton: their profile, rate, reviews and availability.
- Choose your companionMessage them, meet first if you like, and pick the person you're comfortable with. No agency decides for you.
- Book only the time you needOne visit or a regular schedule. You see the total before you book, and you can rebook the same companion every week.
Questions families in Newton ask
How much does a companion cost in Newton, MA?
Each companion sets their own rate. In Massachusetts, families on Tandera pay $31.51 an hour on average with fees included, compared with a $40 state median for non-medical help at home (CareScout 2025).
Can someone come for just a short visit?
Yes. You book only the time you need, for a single visit or a regular schedule.
Which towns near Newton do you serve?
In Greater Boston: Boston, Cambridge, Brookline, Newton, Somerville and Quincy.
Is it safe to have a stranger in my parent's home?
Every companion passes a Checkr background check, a photo ID and selfie check, and an interview. We suggest a first meeting in a public place, and the report button in the app freezes a booking right away.
Can I keep the same companion?
Yes. You can book the same companion on the same days and times every week, for a set number of weeks or until you cancel.
Free local help in Newton
Not everything needs a booking. These local services may help too.
- Cooper Center for Active LivingNewton's community centre for older adults at 345 Walnut Street, Newtonville: programs, classes and the city's older adult services office.
- Newton Senior ServicesThe City of Newton's department for older residents and their families: information, referrals and outreach.
- SpringwellThe nonprofit aging services agency for Newton and nearby towns: information, care planning and support for families.
Listed for your information. Tandera isn't affiliated with these organisations.
Why Tandera exists
Tandera began when Joel Rothenberg was looking for help for his grandfather. He wanted to hand-pick the people who would be by his grandfather's side, know they were background-checked, and be able to change things the moment it was needed. That's what Tandera gives every family.
Book your first visit
on any device
Free to download. See each companion's profile, rate and reviews, then choose who comes.
Prefer to talk to a person first? Call or text (617) 693‑7090, 8 AM to 8 PM, every day.