Hospice Support in Chelsea, MA: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Chelsea, MA: the local picture

14

Medicare-certified hospices serve Chelsea ZIP codes

674

residents 85 or older (1.7% of all residents)

44%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (35% in Suffolk County)

53%

of residents 65+ report a disability (38% in Suffolk County)

Medicare lists 14 hospices whose service area includes Chelsea ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Legacy Lifecare Hospice And Palliative Care in Chelsea (0.1 mi) and Beacon Hospice, An Amedisys Company in Charlestown (2.1 mi).

1,623 Chelsea residents 65 or older live alone (44% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Chelsea compared with Suffolk County and Massachusetts

Census figure	Chelsea	Suffolk County	Massachusetts
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	1.7%	2.2%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	44%	35%	29%
Residents 65+ with a disability	53%	38%	30%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	11%	12%	7.2%
Residents 65 or older	10%	13%	18%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	24%	20%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$27,561	$49,460	—

Older residents in towns around Chelsea

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Everett, MA	1.3 mi	5,660	26%
Malden, MA	2.6 mi	8,581	32%
Revere, MA	2.7 mi	9,416	33%
Winthrop Town, MA	3.4 mi	3,631	39%
Somerville, MA	3.6 mi	8,108	37%
Boston, MA	4.1 mi	86,924	35%

Hospices serving Chelsea

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Legacy Lifecare Hospice And Palliative Care	Chelsea, MA	0.1 mi	(617) 889-0779
Beacon Hospice, An Amedisys Company	Charlestown, MA	2.1 mi	(617) 242-4872
All Care Hospice Inc	Lynn, MA	6.2 mi	(781) 586-1608
Good Shepherd Community Care	Newton, MA	8.9 mi	(617) 969-6130
Care Dimensions, Inc	Danvers, MA	13 mi	(978) 822-3846
Pathways Healthcare	Westwood, MA	16 mi	(617) 481-9077

Straight-line miles from the center of Chelsea. 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 Chelsea

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 74% of the $2,297 monthly median income of Chelsea 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 Chelsea: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Chelsea?

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 74% of the $2,297 monthly median income of Chelsea 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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