Hospice Support in Somerset, MA: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Somerset, MA: the local picture

13

Medicare-certified hospices serve Somerset ZIP codes

819

residents 85 or older (4.5% of all residents)

26%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (30% in Bristol County)

27%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Bristol County)

Medicare lists 13 hospices whose service area includes Somerset ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Hanover Hospice in Fall River (1.9 mi) and Accentcare Hospice Of Massachusetts in Fall River (3.6 mi).

1,153 Somerset 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.

Somerset compared with Bristol County and Massachusetts

Census figure	Somerset	Bristol County	Massachusetts
Residents 85 or older	4.5%	2.1%	2.2%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	30%	29%
Residents 65+ with a disability	27%	33%	30%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.5%	8.2%	7.2%
Residents 65 or older	25%	18%	18%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.8%	11%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$67,560	$54,856	—

Older residents in towns around Somerset

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Ocean Grove, MA	2.4 mi	593	28%
Fall River, MA	3.8 mi	15,169	37%
North Westport, MA	5.3 mi	861	27%
Tiverton, RI	6.1 mi	1,879	30%
Smith Mills, MA	11 mi	976	40%
East Providence, RI	11 mi	9,816	40%

Hospices serving Somerset

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hanover Hospice	Fall River, MA	1.9 mi	(508) 675-7583
Accentcare Hospice Of Massachusetts	Fall River, MA	3.6 mi	(508) 235-5312
Bristol Hospice LLC	Fall River, MA	3.6 mi	(774) 379-7232
Continuum Care Of Mass, LLC	Fall River, MA	3.6 mi	(434) 977-9715
Beacon Hospice, An Amedisys Company	East Providence, RI	12 mi	(401) 438-0008
Harmony Hospice Care LLC	Warwick, RI	15 mi	(401) 252-5700

Straight-line miles from the center of Somerset. 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 Somerset

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 30% of the $5,630 monthly median income of Somerset 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 Somerset: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Somerset?

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 30% of the $5,630 monthly median income of Somerset 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).

More near Somerset

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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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