Hospice Support in Bellingham, MA: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Bellingham, MA: the local picture

14

Medicare-certified hospices serve Bellingham ZIP codes

193

residents 85 or older (3.6% of all residents)

39%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (29% in Norfolk County)

35%

of residents 65+ report a disability (27% in Norfolk County)

Medicare lists 14 hospices whose service area includes Bellingham ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Preferred Peaceful Transitions Home Health Care Inc in Milford (4.7 mi) and Vna & Hospice Of Greater Milford in Milford (4.7 mi).

387 Bellingham residents 65 or older live alone (39% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Bellingham compared with Norfolk County and Massachusetts

Census figure	Bellingham	Norfolk County	Massachusetts
Residents 85 or older	3.6%	2.4%	2.2%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	29%	29%
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	27%	30%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.6%	6.5%	7.2%
Residents 65 or older	19%	18%	18%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.9%	9.2%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$41,000	$78,127	—

Older residents in towns around Bellingham

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Franklin Town, MA	3.5 mi	4,872	26%
Hopedale, MA	3.9 mi	915	35%
Milford, MA	4.4 mi	5,086	26%
Woonsocket, RI	6.5 mi	6,387	35%
Cumberland Hill, RI	8.3 mi	1,309	26%
Millis-Clicquot, MA	8.3 mi	963	23%

Hospices serving Bellingham

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Preferred Peaceful Transitions Home Health Care Inc	Milford, MA	4.7 mi	(506) 473-0404
Vna & Hospice Of Greater Milford	Milford, MA	4.7 mi	(508) 473-0862
Hopehealth Hospice & Palliative Care	Attleboro, MA	15 mi	(508) 957-0200
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Massachuse	Norwood, MA	16 mi	(866) 670-9449
Hopehealth Hospice & Palliative Care	Providence, RI	17 mi	(401) 415-4200
Metrowest Homecare And Hospice, An Amedisys Compan	Marlboro, MA	18 mi	(508) 383-7000

Straight-line miles from the center of Bellingham. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a caregiver for hospice support can help with

Comfort, company and a calm presence
Gentle personal care and repositioning
Small meals and fluids as the person wants
Telling the hospice nurse about changes

Cost

What hospice support costs in Bellingham

At the Massachusetts median aide wage of $19.67 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,705 a month in wages, which is 50% of the $3,417 monthly median income of Bellingham households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Massachusetts's minimum wage is $15.00 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Hiring directly, you agree the rate with the caregiver and usually become the household employer (U.S. Department of Labor rules). Some families qualify for programs that pay for care at home; see Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states.

Before you hire

What to know before hiring a caregiver for hospice support

Under Medicare, hospice is for someone whose doctors certify a life expectancy of six months or less and who chooses comfort care instead of treatment to cure the illness. Medicare does not cover room and board for hospice care at home (Medicare.gov).

Questions worth asking: Have you cared for someone at the end of life? How do you work with a hospice nurse? Can you sit overnight in the last days if needed? More in our hospice support guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Hospice Support in Bellingham: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Bellingham?

At the Massachusetts median aide wage of $19.67 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,705 a month in wages, which is 50% of the $3,417 monthly median income of Bellingham households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Massachusetts's minimum wage is $15.00 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Who qualifies for hospice under Medicare?

Someone whose hospice doctor (and regular doctor, if they have one) certifies a life expectancy of six months or less, and who accepts comfort care instead of curative treatment (Medicare.gov).

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Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year; CMS provider data (October 25, 2026); U.S. DOL state minimum wages (July 1, 2026); BLS OEWS May 2025 aide wages, which cover employed aides rather than private rates.

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