Hospice Support in Peterborough, NH: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Peterborough, NH: the local picture

3

Medicare-certified hospices serve Peterborough ZIP codes

106

residents 85 or older (4.2% of all residents)

42%

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

18%

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

Medicare lists 3 hospices whose service area includes Peterborough ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Vna At Hcs in Keene (18 mi) and Compassus - Greater Manchester in Bedford (23 mi).

335 Peterborough residents 65 or older live alone (42% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Peterborough compared with Hillsborough County and New Hampshire

Census figure	Peterborough	Hillsborough County	New Hampshire
Residents 85 or older	4.2%	1.9%	2.0%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	42%	28%	27%
Residents 65+ with a disability	18%	28%	28%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.6%	5.4%	5.0%
Residents 65 or older	35%	17%	20%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	0.0%	6.9%	7.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$68,967	$66,323	—

Older residents in towns around Peterborough

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Jaffrey, NH	5.5 mi	338	35%
Winchendon, MA	14 mi	672	33%
Milford, NH	15 mi	1,620	37%
Keene, NH	18 mi	4,479	34%
Baldwinville, MA	20 mi	375	41%
Gardner, MA	20 mi	4,135	29%

Hospices serving Peterborough

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Vna At Hcs	Keene, NH	18 mi	(603) 352-2253
Compassus - Greater Manchester	Bedford, NH	23 mi	(603) 606-7974
Bayada Hospice	Rutland, VT	72 mi	(802) 857-5030

Straight-line miles from the center of Peterborough. 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 Peterborough

At the New Hampshire median aide wage of $18.64 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,615 a month in wages, which is 28% of the $5,747 monthly median income of Peterborough households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New Hampshire's minimum wage is $7.25 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 Peterborough: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Peterborough?

At the New Hampshire median aide wage of $18.64 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,615 a month in wages, which is 28% of the $5,747 monthly median income of Peterborough households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New Hampshire's minimum wage is $7.25 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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