Hospice Support in Cumberland Center, ME: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Cumberland Center, ME: the local picture

7

Medicare-certified hospices serve Cumberland Center ZIP codes

9

residents 85 or older (0.3% of all residents)

27%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (30% in Cumberland County)

23%

of residents 65+ report a disability (26% in Cumberland County)

Medicare lists 7 hospices whose service area includes Cumberland Center ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Northern Light Home Care & Hospice in South Portland (11 mi) and Gentiva I in South Portland (11 mi).

82 Cumberland Center 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.

Cumberland Center compared with Cumberland County and Maine

Census figure	Cumberland Center	Cumberland County	Maine
Residents 85 or older	0.3%	2.2%	2.3%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	30%	29%
Residents 65+ with a disability	23%	26%	31%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.5%	4.7%	4.8%
Residents 65 or older	11%	20%	22%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.5%	7.5%	9.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$149,205	$67,204	—

Older residents in towns around Cumberland Center

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Yarmouth, ME	2.8 mi	1,221	39%
Westbrook, ME	8.1 mi	3,753	41%
North Windham, ME	9.6 mi	996	26%
South Portland, ME	11 mi	5,580	38%
Portland, ME	12 mi	11,616	39%
Gorham, ME	12 mi	1,282	35%

Hospices serving Cumberland Center

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Northern Light Home Care & Hospice	South Portland, ME	11 mi	(800) 757-3326
Gentiva I	South Portland, ME	11 mi	(207) 245-1648
Affinity Care Of Maine, LLC	South Portland, ME	11 mi	(207) 345-6669
Chans Home Health & Hospice	Brunswick, ME	15 mi	(207) 729-6782
Compassus - Greater Maine	Scarborough, ME	16 mi	(207) 761-6967
Andwell Health Partners	Scarborough, ME	16 mi	(207) 777-7740

Straight-line miles from the center of Cumberland Center. 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 Cumberland Center

At the Maine median aide wage of $18.55 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,608 a month in wages, which is 13% of the $12,434 monthly median income of Cumberland Center households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Maine's minimum wage is $15.10 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 Cumberland Center: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Cumberland Center?

At the Maine median aide wage of $18.55 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,608 a month in wages, which is 13% of the $12,434 monthly median income of Cumberland Center households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Maine's minimum wage is $15.10 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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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