Hospice Support in Cochituate, MA: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Cochituate, MA: the local picture

31

Medicare-certified hospices serve Cochituate ZIP codes

126

residents 85 or older (1.9% of all residents)

19%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (28% in Middlesex County)

25%

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

Medicare lists 31 hospices whose service area includes Cochituate ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Hands And Hearts Hospice Corporation in Wellesley Hills (4.1 mi) and Dignity Hospice Care in Framingham (4.2 mi).

230 Cochituate residents 65 or older live alone (19% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Cochituate compared with Middlesex County and Massachusetts

Census figure	Cochituate	Middlesex County	Massachusetts
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	2.0%	2.2%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	19%	28%	29%
Residents 65+ with a disability	25%	28%	30%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.1%	6.5%	7.2%
Residents 65 or older	20%	16%	18%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	9.2%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$113,750	$78,342	—

Older residents in towns around Cochituate

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Wellesley, MA	3.9 mi	4,691	26%
Framingham, MA	4.5 mi	10,923	26%
Needham, MA	6.5 mi	5,733	25%
Waltham, MA	7.0 mi	10,228	32%
Newton, MA	7.4 mi	17,046	23%
Maynard, MA	8.6 mi	1,950	26%

Hospices serving Cochituate

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hands And Hearts Hospice Corporation	Wellesley Hills, MA	4.1 mi	(617) 675-1900
Dignity Hospice Care	Framingham, MA	4.2 mi	(508) 872-0038
Gentiva	Auburndale, MA	5.4 mi	(617) 332-0813
West River Hospice	Needham, MA	6.5 mi	(781) 707-9524
Brighton Hospice Massachusetts, LLC	Newton, MA	6.9 mi	(801) 996-3217
First Choice Healthcare Inc	Newton, MA	8.6 mi	(617) 738-1113

Straight-line miles from the center of Cochituate. 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 Cochituate

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 18% of the $9,479 monthly median income of Cochituate 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 Cochituate: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Cochituate?

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 18% of the $9,479 monthly median income of Cochituate 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 Cochituate, MA