Hospice Support in Methuen, MA: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Methuen, MA: the local picture

16

Medicare-certified hospices serve Methuen ZIP codes

1,166

residents 85 or older (2.2% of all residents)

26%

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

34%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Essex County)

Medicare lists 16 hospices whose service area includes Methuen ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Harborside Hospice Of Massachusetts, LLC in Haverhill (3.5 mi) and Compassus - Southern Massachusetts in North Andover (5.5 mi).

2,253 Methuen 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.

Methuen compared with Essex County and Massachusetts

Census figure	Methuen	Essex County	Massachusetts
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	2.2%	2.2%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	29%	29%
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	30%	30%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.8%	7.2%	7.2%
Residents 65 or older	17%	18%	18%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	11%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$54,605	$66,414	—

Older residents in towns around Methuen

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Lawrence, MA	3.1 mi	9,318	30%
Haverhill, MA	5.4 mi	10,483	30%
Andover, MA	6.3 mi	1,732	32%
Lowell, MA	10 mi	14,960	30%
Derry, NH	11 mi	3,166	37%
Londonderry, NH	12 mi	2,017	30%

Hospices serving Methuen

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Harborside Hospice Of Massachusetts, LLC	Haverhill, MA	3.5 mi	(800) 331-1044
Compassus - Southern Massachusetts	North Andover, MA	5.5 mi	(978) 777-8222
Tufts Medicine Care At Home	Lowell, MA	9.6 mi	(978) 552-4000
Constellation Hospice	Newburyport, MA	16 mi	(978) 904-3059
Elara Caring	Newburyport, MA	16 mi	(978) 358-1007
Care Dimensions, Inc	Danvers, MA	17 mi	(978) 822-3846

Straight-line miles from the center of Methuen. 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 Methuen

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 $4,550 monthly median income of Methuen 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 Methuen: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Methuen?

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 $4,550 monthly median income of Methuen 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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