Hospice Support in North Adams, MA: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in North Adams, MA: the local picture

4

Medicare-certified hospices serve North Adams ZIP codes

276

residents 85 or older (2.2% of all residents)

37%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (33% in Berkshire County)

38%

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

Medicare lists 4 hospices whose service area includes North Adams ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Hospicecare In The Berkshires in Pittsfield (17 mi) and Baystate Hospice in West Springfield (46 mi).

975 North Adams residents 65 or older live alone (37% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

North Adams compared with Berkshire County and Massachusetts

Census figure	North Adams	Berkshire County	Massachusetts
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	3.2%	2.2%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	33%	29%
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	27%	30%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	10%	4.8%	7.2%
Residents 65 or older	22%	25%	18%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	16%	8.4%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$42,606	$59,265	—

Older residents in towns around North Adams

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Adams, MA	3.2 mi	1,377	53%
Williamstown, MA	4.8 mi	764	53%
Bennington, VT	14 mi	2,486	43%
Pittsfield, MA	17 mi	8,425	41%
Hoosick Falls, NY	20 mi	911	34%
West Sand Lake, NY	24 mi	637	12%

Hospices serving North Adams

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospicecare In The Berkshires	Pittsfield, MA	17 mi	(413) 443-2994
Baystate Hospice	West Springfield, MA	46 mi	(413) 794-6411
Hospice Services Of Western & Central Mass	Feeding Hills, MA	48 mi	(413) 786-4004
Brookhaven Hospice	Marlborough, MA	83 mi	(508) 820-4800

Straight-line miles from the center of North Adams. 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 North Adams

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 48% of the $3,551 monthly median income of North Adams 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 North Adams: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in North Adams?

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 48% of the $3,551 monthly median income of North Adams 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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