Hospice Support in South Duxbury, MA: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in South Duxbury, MA: the local picture

15

Medicare-certified hospices serve South Duxbury ZIP codes

48

residents 85 or older (1.5% 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 15 hospices whose service area includes South Duxbury ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Cranberry Hospice in Plymouth (7.8 mi) and Autumn Hospice in Norwell (12 mi).

176 South Duxbury 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.

South Duxbury compared with Plymouth County and Massachusetts

Census figure	South Duxbury	Plymouth County	Massachusetts
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	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	0.4%	5.6%	7.2%
Residents 65 or older	22%	20%	18%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.9%	9.0%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$94,491	$73,775	—

Older residents in towns around South Duxbury

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Kingston, MA	2.2 mi	1,449	19%
North Plymouth, MA	3.0 mi	772	57%
Plymouth, MA	4.3 mi	1,743	51%
Marshfield, MA	5.8 mi	972	35%
Ocean Bluff-Brant Rock, MA	6.0 mi	1,128	22%
North Pembroke, MA	7.3 mi	1,092	23%

Hospices serving South Duxbury

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Cranberry Hospice	Plymouth, MA	7.8 mi	(508) 746-0215
Autumn Hospice	Norwell, MA	12 mi	(781) 480-1445
Croi Health	Norwell, MA	12 mi	(781) 659-2342
Sunset Hospice	Middleboro, MA	14 mi	(774) 419-2029
Old Colony Hospice, Inc	W Bridgewater, MA	17 mi	(781) 341-4145
Brockton Visiting Nurse Association	Brockton, MA	19 mi	(508) 587-2121

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

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 22% of the $7,874 monthly median income of South Duxbury 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 Duxbury: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in South Duxbury?

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 22% of the $7,874 monthly median income of South Duxbury 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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