Elder Care
Call the Nursing Home Family Resource Line for questions about Massachusetts nursing home or rest home care 617-660-5399. Call any time 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 7 days a week.
Watertown Council on Aging/Senior Center
Along with all Town facilities, the Senior Center is closed to visitors. The Watertown Food Pantry continues to be open Tuesdays, 10 AM until 2 PM at 80 Mt. Auburn Street, rear. Donations may be dropped off at that time too. Senior Center staff is available to answer your questions and to help connect you to resources you need. Call the Senior Center at (617) 972-6490 or send an e-mail to SeniorCenter@watertown-ma.gov.
Resource Directory
Use the Council on Aging's Directory for a comprehensive guide to programs and assistance for seniors. Many resources included in the guide will be of interest to the general population as well.
Marshall Home Fund
Marshall Home Fund provides financial assistance through grant programs and to individual Watertown residents, age 55 and older, who have an urgent need that cannot be met by family assets or through any other funding sources. More info...
Springwell Nutrition Program/Meals On Wheels
Springwell is delivering meals to eligible seniors. More info...
Elder Protective Services
Report elder abuse 24 hours a day. Call (800) 922-2275.
Elder Fraud
Report the following to the National Elder Fraud Hotline: 833-372-8311
Internet scams Do not click on the link to download fake antivirus programs or to share personal information online.
Lottery scams Do not send money to people claiming that you have won the lottery or a prize.
Telemarketing or phone scams Do not give money to people who call you asking for donations to charities or to someone who is selling a product you do not need
Medicare/Health insurance scams Do not give your Medicare number or Social Security number to people who call you on the phone.
Grandparent scams Do not send money or wire money to people claiming to be your grandchild who is in trouble.