Hospice Support in East Harwich, MA: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in East Harwich, MA: the local picture

5

Medicare-certified hospices serve East Harwich ZIP codes

208

residents 85 or older (3.7% of all residents)

21%

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

20%

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

Medicare lists 5 hospices whose service area includes East Harwich ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Broad Reach Hospice in Chatham (3.4 mi) and Visiting Nurse Association Of Cape Cod Hospice in Hyannis (14 mi).

410 East Harwich residents 65 or older live alone (21% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

East Harwich compared with Barnstable County and Massachusetts

Census figure	East Harwich	Barnstable County	Massachusetts
Residents 85 or older	3.7%	4.1%	2.2%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	21%	28%	29%
Residents 65+ with a disability	20%	27%	30%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	2.2%	4.4%	7.2%
Residents 65 or older	35%	33%	18%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	2.3%	6.8%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$89,460	$76,945	—

Older residents in towns around East Harwich

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Northwest Harwich, MA	3.9 mi	1,445	22%
Dennis Port, MA	6.1 mi	1,060	39%
South Dennis, MA	6.1 mi	1,122	34%
East Dennis, MA	6.7 mi	1,516	19%
West Dennis, MA	7.5 mi	1,092	26%
South Yarmouth, MA	9.2 mi	3,735	32%

Hospices serving East Harwich

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Broad Reach Hospice	Chatham, MA	3.4 mi	(508) 945-4601
Visiting Nurse Association Of Cape Cod Hospice	Hyannis, MA	14 mi	(508) 957-7710
Hospice Services Of Massachusetts	Lakeville, MA	49 mi	(508) 291-0049
Continuum Care Of Mass, LLC	Fall River, MA	57 mi	(434) 977-9715
Beacon Hospice, An Amedisys Company	Charlestown, MA	70 mi	(617) 242-4872

Straight-line miles from the center of East Harwich. 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 East Harwich

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 23% of the $7,455 monthly median income of East Harwich 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 East Harwich: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in East Harwich?

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 23% of the $7,455 monthly median income of East Harwich 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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