Hospice Support in Hingham, MA: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Hingham, MA: the local picture

16

Medicare-certified hospices serve Hingham ZIP codes

73

residents 85 or older (1.4% of all residents)

31%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (25% in Plymouth County)

18%

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

Medicare lists 16 hospices whose service area includes Hingham ZIP codes, the nearest offices being New England Hospice Ii, LLC in Hingham (0.6 mi) and Croi Health in Norwell (6.2 mi).

261 Hingham residents 65 or older live alone (31% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Hingham compared with Plymouth County and Massachusetts

Census figure	Hingham	Plymouth County	Massachusetts
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	2.0%	2.2%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	25%	29%
Residents 65+ with a disability	18%	28%	30%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.6%	5.6%	7.2%
Residents 65 or older	17%	20%	18%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	23%	9.0%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$56,023	$73,775	—

Older residents in towns around Hingham

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Weymouth Town, MA	3.3 mi	11,592	35%
Braintree Town, MA	6.1 mi	6,854	31%
Quincy, MA	6.4 mi	18,123	34%
North Scituate, MA	6.5 mi	1,004	25%
Hull, MA	7.4 mi	2,645	30%
Holbrook, MA	8.5 mi	2,168	29%

Hospices serving Hingham

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
New England Hospice Ii, LLC	Hingham, MA	0.6 mi	(781) 749-2900
Croi Health	Norwell, MA	6.2 mi	(781) 659-2342
Autumn Hospice	Norwell, MA	6.2 mi	(781) 480-1445
Beacon Hospice, An Amedisys Company	Charlestown, MA	13 mi	(617) 242-4872
Longwood Hospice	Brookline, MA	14 mi	(617) 505-3443
Old Colony Hospice, Inc	W Bridgewater, MA	16 mi	(781) 341-4145

Straight-line miles from the center of Hingham. 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 Hingham

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 37% of the $4,669 monthly median income of Hingham 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 Hingham: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Hingham?

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 37% of the $4,669 monthly median income of Hingham 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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