Lora and her team at Home Instead do amazing work to support their clients. I work alongside Home Instead to help with finances and I am continuously impressed with the care and attention their clients receive.

Home Instead
Home Instead at a glance
Google reviewers rate Home Instead in Lynn, MA, 4.8 out of 5 based on 48 reviews, highlighting compassionate in-home care, punctuality, and flexible scheduling for clients with dementia or recovering from surgery. Recurring themes include responsive communication, attentive caregivers, and professional office support during complex health transitions. One common criticism notes that staff turnover can lead to inconsistent caregiver assignments, requiring the office to manage replacements.
- Google rating: 4.8 out of 5 from 48 reviews (90% five-star).
- Reviews on this page: 48 Google reviews (29 with written comments).
- Owner responses: the business replied to 31% of reviews.
- Most recent review: October 20, 2026.
- Service: Home Care Service serving Lynn, Massachusetts.
Data from Google, last updated October 25, 2026.
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Always quick & responsive in seeing our referrals.
I highly recommend Home Instead! They came highly recommended by my friend Betsy, who works for the Westford Home Instead office, and I’m so glad we reached out. My father has dementia, and my mother is his primary caregiver. We were looking for compassionate in-home care a few mornings each week to give my mom some much-needed support. Melissa, the Client Care Coordinator from the Melrose office, was incredibly kind, attentive, and helpful throughout the process. She took the time to understand our family’s needs and matched us with an amazing caregiver. Nancy, my dad’s caregiver, has been absolutely wonderful. She is caring, dependable, and has made such a positive difference for both my dad and my mom. My mom is so happy with the care and support she’s receiving, and it has given our family real peace of mind. We’re so grateful we chose Home Instead and would highly recommend them to anyone looking for compassionate, professional in-home care for a loved one.
Awesome care!!
Home Instead has provided exceptional home health care to my sister whose dementia has progressed. I’ve met with Lora Lavigne who has been an incredible support during a very difficult period. My sister’s home health caregiver, Anna, is kind, caring and conscientious. She has created a bond of trust and real affection with my sister. Anna is a godsend and I rest easier knowing she’s there sharing experiences with my sister while also watching out for her wellbeing. In a short time, Anna has become another member of our family … we trust her and we love her to pieces!
Thank you so much for sharing your heartfelt experience with us. We're truly touched to hear how Anna has become such an integral part of your sister's life and your family. It's wonderful to know that Lora and our team have been able to provide the support and companionship your sister needs during this challenging time. Your trust means the world to us, and we're honored to be part of your sister's care journey. Warm regards, The Home Instead Team
I can’t say enough about the excellent care my father received from Home Instead! The office staff: Lora, Melissa, Judy, Joanne, Marjorie, Vera, and Wendy were always available to promptly address any questions I needed answered, and to find solutions for all of my father’s many problems. The Care Pro staff assigned to my father: Margalita, Samantha, Wydens, Margie, Michelle, and Lucy were all so caring and attentive to my father’s needs. Home Instead is made up of devoted, knowledgeable people, and they allowed me to have peace of mind, knowing that my dad was safe and being cared for in a professional and friendly manner.
Dear Ben, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your wonderful feedback with us. We are thrilled to hear that you had such a positive experience with our team at Home Instead. It is heartwarming to know that our office staff, including Lora, Melissa, Judy, Joanne, Marjorie, Vera, and Wendy, were able to assist you promptly and effectively. We are equally delighted that our Care Pros, Margalita, Samantha, Wydens, Margie, Michelle, and Lucy, provided your father with the attentive and caring support he deserved. Ben, Thank you so much for your kind words about our devoted and knowledgeable team - it means a lot to us, and we are grateful for the opportunity to have provided peace of mind for you and your family. Thank you once again for your trust and for choosing Home Instead. Warm regards, Your Home Instead Team
For several years, the professionals at Home Instead in Melrose provided my mother with wonderful care. From Joanne, Vera and Judy in the office, providing insight and guidance, to Assia M, Nabila E, Pam M Nancy C, Peggy S and the others who would come and assist Mom every week, I am truly grateful. Thank you all!
Dear D S, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your heartfelt review. We are delighted to hear that your mother received wonderful care from our team in Melrose. It is truly rewarding to know that Joanne, Vera, Judy, and our dedicated caregivers like Assia M, Nabila E, Pam M, Nancy C, and Peggy S made a positive impact on your mother's life. Your kind words and gratitude mean a lot to us and inspire us to continue providing the best care possible. Thank you once again for your trust and support. Your Home Instead Team
Home Instead was wonderful. Lora Lavigne, who coordinated my sister’s health care providers after she came home from rehab was amazing to work with. She answered questions any time, day or night, and easily saw to every request we had. The caregivers who assisted my sister became like family to her. Every need was seen to and there was not one complaint. Would truly recommend. Five stars,
Dear Janine, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your wonderful experience with Home Instead. We are thrilled to hear that Lora and our team of caregivers were able to provide the support and care Denise needed after her rehab. It is heartwarming to know that our caregivers became like family and that every need was met to your satisfaction. Your kind words and five-star rating mean a lot to us, and we are grateful for your recommendation. We strive to provide the highest quality of care and support to all our clients, and your feedback is a testament to the dedication of our team. If there is anything more we can ever do for you or your family, please do not hesitate to reach out. Warm regards, Your Home Instead Team
Ellen Stanton has provided wonderful care for my father for the past several years. He relies on her to help with his appointments, errands, and chores at home. She is a kind and thoughtful carepro, and we're lucky to have her.
Dear Stacy, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your positive experience with us. We are thrilled to hear that Ellen has been providing wonderful care for your father over the past several years. We all really enjoyed working with your Dad who was so kind. We feel incredibly fortunate to have Ellen as part of our team, and your feedback truly means a lot to us. Warm regards, Your Home Instead Team
Having been a flight instructor and a commercial pilot in scheduled passenger service, then spending 29 years as a working customer service tech with a nationwide telecommunications company qualifies me as a good judge of what excellence of customer service should be. I found these qualities of excellence in Home Instead. When Mom decided to go into Hospice care, at the age of 99, I searched for a professional and dependable company for Mom's 24 x 7 care in her home of 72 years. Whereas I live 85 miles from Mom's house I needed people who would treat Mom as I would. The Home Instead caregivers greatly exceeded my expectations. I will highlight a few of these people who became my and Mom's heroes. Nabila is a Muslim woman from Morocco who cared for Mom as if she were part of her own family. I always enjoyed seeing Nabila at the house when I arrived for visits. On one ocassion, while the Hospice Chaplin was praying with Mom, Nabila asked Mom if she could say a prayer for her from the Quran. Mom was very pleased that Nabila would share that with her. Mom passed in her sleep this past Saturday. Nabila and Flora called to express their deep sympathy. Flora was also an outstanding caregiver as she would sing to Mom which would always put a big grin on her face. Flora would also sit at the dining table and play cards with Mom to keep her entertained. When Mom passed, Flora called me, in tears, to express her condolences. There were others such as Mary, Nancy, Bella, Leila, Mino and Chantale. Leila was there the day Mom passed and was heart broken but continued her duties until Mom was taken out of the house. There are several others I didn't get to meet but spoke to some of them over the phone. I would also like to give a big shout out to the support staff behind the scenes at Home Instead who kept me in the loop with regard to schedule changes and answered any questions I had. Their phones are covered 24x7 so there is always somebody to speak to. Laura Lavigne was instrumental in helping us navigate the transition from the rehab facility to Hospice care and the Home Instead home care team. Home Instead and the folks at Hospice allowed our Mom to pass with grace and dignity in her own home. For that my family and I will be forever grateful.
Dear Jim K, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your heartfelt experience with Home Instead. We are deeply honored to have been entrusted with the care of your beloved Mom during such a significant time in her life. Your kind words about our caregivers and support staff truly mean the world to us. It is incredibly touching to hear how Nabila, Flora, and the rest of our team were able to provide comfort, companionship, and care to your Mom, treating her as if she were their own family. We are grateful for the opportunity to have been a part of her journey and to have helped her pass with grace and dignity in her cherished home. Your recognition of our team's dedication and compassion is greatly appreciated, and we will be sure to pass on your kind words to everyone involved. Thank you again for your trust and for allowing us to be there for your Mom and your family. With deepest sympathy and gratitude, Your Home Instead Team
Business details
- Address: One Nelson Terrace 1st Floor, Melrose, MA 02176
- Phone: (781) 549-3691
- Website: homeinstead.com
- Service area: Lynn, MA