Hospice Support in North Scituate, MA: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in North Scituate, MA: the local picture

1

Medicare-certified hospices serve North Scituate ZIP codes

74

residents 85 or older (1.1% of all residents)

25%

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

22%

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

Medicare lists 1 hospice whose service area includes North Scituate ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Beacon Hospice, An Amedisys Company in Charlestown (19 mi).

253 North Scituate residents 65 or older live alone (25% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

North Scituate compared with Plymouth County and Massachusetts

Census figure	North Scituate	Plymouth County	Massachusetts
Residents 85 or older	1.1%	2.0%	2.2%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	25%	25%	29%
Residents 65+ with a disability	22%	28%	30%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.1%	5.6%	7.2%
Residents 65 or older	15%	20%	18%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.0%	9.0%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$60,972	$73,775	—

Older residents in towns around North Scituate

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Scituate, MA	2.8 mi	1,581	30%
Hingham, MA	6.5 mi	852	31%
North Pembroke, MA	8.0 mi	1,092	23%
Marshfield, MA	8.6 mi	972	35%
Weymouth Town, MA	9.1 mi	11,592	35%
Ocean Bluff-Brant Rock, MA	9.5 mi	1,128	22%

Hospices serving North Scituate

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Beacon Hospice, An Amedisys Company	Charlestown, MA	19 mi	(617) 242-4872

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

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 34% of the $5,081 monthly median income of North Scituate 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 Scituate: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in North Scituate?

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 34% of the $5,081 monthly median income of North Scituate 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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