Established in 1875 we are the oldest continuously operating home medical service in the United States. For more than a century we have delivered care to patients where they feel most comfortable  in their homes. Our service is distinguished by care that is provided by doctors and nurse case managers who work together as a team.

To qualify for our Home Care Program, you must:

• be 65 years of age or older

• be homebound and live in the City of Boston

• choose a Boston University Geriatrics Services physician as your primary care doctor

• choose Boston Medical Center should you require hospitalization or specialty care

 

Beyond being seen in your own home, there are other advantages of being enrolled in the Home Care Program include:

 

• Your interdisciplinary care team will work closely with you, your family and other care services to maintain your health and independence at home.

 

• We will help you obtain and will coordinate home care services as well as specialty services that will visit you in your home including ophthalmology, podiatry, psychiatry, hearing services and others.

 

• Your care team will be personally involved in any care you might receive at Boston Medical Center, thus insuring continuity in your treatment.

 

Key Telephone Numbers

Ambulatory Practice and
Geriatrics Assessment:
Phone: (617) 414-4639
Fax: (617) 414-4094

Home Care and Nursing Home Programs:
Phone: (617) 638-6100
Fax: (617) 638-6179

Geriatrics Administration Office:
(617) 638-8383
Fax: (617) 638-8387

Education Program: 617-638-6109

Mailing Address

Geriatrics Section, Boston Medical Center

88 East Newton Street, Robinson 2
Boston, MA 02118