Hospice Support in South Dennis, MA: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in South Dennis, MA: the local picture

5

Medicare-certified hospices serve South Dennis ZIP codes

143

residents 85 or older (4.6% of all residents)

34%

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

24%

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

Medicare lists 5 hospices whose service area includes South Dennis ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Visiting Nurse Association Of Cape Cod Hospice in Hyannis (8.1 mi) and Broad Reach Hospice in Chatham (9.3 mi).

361 South Dennis residents 65 or older live alone (34% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

South Dennis compared with Barnstable County and Massachusetts

Census figure	South Dennis	Barnstable County	Massachusetts
Residents 85 or older	4.6%	4.1%	2.2%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	28%	29%
Residents 65+ with a disability	24%	27%	30%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.9%	4.4%	7.2%
Residents 65 or older	36%	33%	18%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.3%	6.8%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$75,972	$76,945	—

Older residents in towns around South Dennis

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
East Dennis, MA	2.2 mi	1,516	19%
Northwest Harwich, MA	2.4 mi	1,445	22%
Dennis Port, MA	2.6 mi	1,060	39%
West Dennis, MA	2.7 mi	1,092	26%
Yarmouth Port, MA	3.6 mi	2,429	25%
South Yarmouth, MA	3.6 mi	3,735	32%

Hospices serving South Dennis

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Visiting Nurse Association Of Cape Cod Hospice	Hyannis, MA	8.1 mi	(508) 957-7710
Broad Reach Hospice	Chatham, MA	9.3 mi	(508) 945-4601
Hospice Services Of Massachusetts	Lakeville, MA	43 mi	(508) 291-0049
Continuum Care Of Mass, LLC	Fall River, MA	51 mi	(434) 977-9715
Beacon Hospice, An Amedisys Company	Charlestown, MA	66 mi	(617) 242-4872

Straight-line miles from the center of South Dennis. 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 South Dennis

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 27% of the $6,331 monthly median income of South Dennis 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 South Dennis: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in South Dennis?

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 27% of the $6,331 monthly median income of South Dennis 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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