Hospice Support in Maynard, MA: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Maynard, MA: the local picture

13

Medicare-certified hospices serve Maynard ZIP codes

216

residents 85 or older (2.0% of all residents)

26%

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

26%

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

Medicare lists 13 hospices whose service area includes Maynard ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Metrowest Homecare And Hospice, An Amedisys Compan in Marlboro (6.8 mi) and Faith And Family Hospice in Marlborough (6.8 mi).

507 Maynard residents 65 or older live alone (26% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Maynard compared with Middlesex County and Massachusetts

Census figure	Maynard	Middlesex County	Massachusetts
Residents 85 or older	2.0%	2.0%	2.2%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	28%	29%
Residents 65+ with a disability	26%	28%	30%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	14%	6.5%	7.2%
Residents 65 or older	18%	16%	18%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	9.2%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$71,853	$78,342	—

Older residents in towns around Maynard

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
West Concord, MA	3.2 mi	1,469	37%
Hudson, MA	6.0 mi	3,369	34%
Marlborough, MA	7.0 mi	6,203	38%
Littleton Common, MA	7.5 mi	568	20%
Framingham, MA	8.2 mi	10,923	26%
Cochituate, MA	8.6 mi	1,267	19%

Hospices serving Maynard

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Metrowest Homecare And Hospice, An Amedisys Compan	Marlboro, MA	6.8 mi	(508) 383-7000
Faith And Family Hospice	Marlborough, MA	6.8 mi	(774) 405-3326
Gentiva	Auburndale, MA	12 mi	(617) 332-0813
Brighton Hospice Massachusetts, LLC	Newton, MA	14 mi	(801) 996-3217
West River Hospice	Needham, MA	15 mi	(781) 707-9524
Good Shepherd Community Care	Newton, MA	15 mi	(617) 969-6130

Straight-line miles from the center of Maynard. 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 Maynard

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 28% of the $5,988 monthly median income of Maynard 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 Maynard: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Maynard?

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 28% of the $5,988 monthly median income of Maynard 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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