Hospice Support in Brockton, MA: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Brockton, MA: the local picture

26

Medicare-certified hospices serve Brockton ZIP codes

1,440

residents 85 or older (1.4% of all residents)

27%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (25% in Plymouth County)

39%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in Plymouth County)

Medicare lists 26 hospices whose service area includes Brockton ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Brockton Visiting Nurse Association in Brockton (0.8 mi) and Old Colony Hospice, Inc in W Bridgewater (4.0 mi).

3,914 Brockton residents 65 or older live alone (27% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Brockton compared with Plymouth County and Massachusetts

Census figure	Brockton	Plymouth County	Massachusetts
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	2.0%	2.2%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	25%	29%
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	28%	30%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	12%	5.6%	7.2%
Residents 65 or older	14%	20%	18%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	17%	9.0%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$52,243	$73,775	—

Older residents in towns around Brockton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Abington, MA	4.2 mi	2,234	26%
Holbrook, MA	4.2 mi	2,168	29%
Randolph Town, MA	6.8 mi	6,430	20%
Bridgewater Town, MA	8.0 mi	4,936	18%
Sharon, MA	8.6 mi	1,017	9.1%
Braintree Town, MA	8.6 mi	6,854	31%

Hospices serving Brockton

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Brockton Visiting Nurse Association	Brockton, MA	0.8 mi	(508) 587-2121
Old Colony Hospice, Inc	W Bridgewater, MA	4.0 mi	(781) 341-4145
Compassionate Care Hospice Of Southeastern Massachusetts LLC	Bridgewater, MA	7.8 mi	(508) 399-5900
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Massachuse	Norwood, MA	12 mi	(866) 670-9449
Autumn Hospice	Norwell, MA	12 mi	(781) 480-1445
Croi Health	Norwell, MA	12 mi	(781) 659-2342

Straight-line miles from the center of Brockton. 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 Brockton

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 39% of the $4,354 monthly median income of Brockton 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 Brockton: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Brockton?

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 39% of the $4,354 monthly median income of Brockton 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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