Hospice Support in Chicopee, MA: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Chicopee, MA: the local picture

14

Medicare-certified hospices serve Chicopee ZIP codes

1,240

residents 85 or older (2.2% of all residents)

42%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (33% in Hampden County)

37%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Hampden County)

Medicare lists 14 hospices whose service area includes Chicopee ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Harmony Hospice LLC in Chicopee (0.3 mi) and Hospice Life Care in Holyoke (3.3 mi).

4,374 Chicopee residents 65 or older live alone (42% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Chicopee compared with Hampden County and Massachusetts

Census figure	Chicopee	Hampden County	Massachusetts
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	2.3%	2.2%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	42%	33%	29%
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	35%	30%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	10%	9.3%	7.2%
Residents 65 or older	19%	18%	18%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	19%	15%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$36,492	$48,894	—

Older residents in towns around Chicopee

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Holyoke, MA	4.4 mi	7,606	37%
Springfield, MA	4.6 mi	20,464	37%
West Springfield Town, MA	5.4 mi	5,038	32%
Wilbraham, MA	7.5 mi	1,345	28%
Easthampton, MA	8.0 mi	3,843	34%
Agawam Town, MA	8.9 mi	6,890	32%

Hospices serving Chicopee

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Harmony Hospice LLC	Chicopee, MA	0.3 mi	(413) 435-4044
Hospice Life Care	Holyoke, MA	3.3 mi	(413) 534-5691
Beacon Hospice, An Amyedisys Company	Springfield, MA	3.7 mi	(413) 205-1229
Baystate Hospice	West Springfield, MA	5.6 mi	(413) 794-6411
Legacy Lifecare Home Health And Hospice Care- West	Longmeadow, MA	8.8 mi	(978) 471-5146
Hospice Services Of Western & Central Mass	Feeding Hills, MA	9.1 mi	(413) 786-4004

Straight-line miles from the center of Chicopee. 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 Chicopee

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 56% of the $3,041 monthly median income of Chicopee 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 Chicopee: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Chicopee?

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 56% of the $3,041 monthly median income of Chicopee 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.

In-Home Hospice Support in Chicopee, MA