Hospice Support in Dedham, MA: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Dedham, MA: the local picture

22

Medicare-certified hospices serve Dedham ZIP codes

1,087

residents 85 or older (4.3% of all residents)

32%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (29% in Norfolk County)

30%

of residents 65+ report a disability (27% in Norfolk County)

Medicare lists 22 hospices whose service area includes Dedham ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Hebrew Seniorlife Hospice Care, Inc in Dedham (0.8 mi) and Pathways Healthcare in Westwood (2.7 mi).

1,674 Dedham residents 65 or older live alone (32% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Dedham compared with Norfolk County and Massachusetts

Census figure	Dedham	Norfolk County	Massachusetts
Residents 85 or older	4.3%	2.4%	2.2%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	29%	29%
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	27%	30%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	11%	6.5%	7.2%
Residents 65 or older	22%	18%	18%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	9.2%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$66,964	$78,127	—

Older residents in towns around Dedham

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Needham, MA	4.0 mi	5,733	25%
Norwood, MA	4.2 mi	5,561	30%
Milton, MA	5.0 mi	4,615	28%
Brookline, MA	5.7 mi	9,986	39%
Newton, MA	6.0 mi	17,046	23%
Wellesley, MA	6.7 mi	4,691	26%

Hospices serving Dedham

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hebrew Seniorlife Hospice Care, Inc	Dedham, MA	0.8 mi	(781) 234-9950
Pathways Healthcare	Westwood, MA	2.7 mi	(617) 481-9077
Caring Hospice Services Of Massachusetts LLC	Norwood, MA	4.3 mi	(732) 901-6600
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Massachuse	Norwood, MA	4.3 mi	(866) 670-9449
Brighton Hospice Massachusetts, LLC	Newton, MA	5.0 mi	(801) 996-3217
Good Shepherd Community Care	Newton, MA	6.0 mi	(617) 969-6130

Straight-line miles from the center of Dedham. 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 Dedham

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 31% of the $5,580 monthly median income of Dedham 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 Dedham: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Dedham?

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 31% of the $5,580 monthly median income of Dedham 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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