Hospice Support in South Yarmouth, MA: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in South Yarmouth, MA: the local picture

4

Medicare-certified hospices serve South Yarmouth ZIP codes

672

residents 85 or older (5.8% of all residents)

32%

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

29%

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

Medicare lists 4 hospices whose service area includes South Yarmouth ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Visiting Nurse Association Of Cape Cod Hospice in Hyannis (5.0 mi) and Broad Reach Hospice in Chatham (12 mi).

1,144 South Yarmouth residents 65 or older live alone (32% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

South Yarmouth compared with Barnstable County and Massachusetts

Census figure	South Yarmouth	Barnstable County	Massachusetts
Residents 85 or older	5.8%	4.1%	2.2%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	28%	29%
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	27%	30%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.0%	4.4%	7.2%
Residents 65 or older	32%	33%	18%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.1%	6.8%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$70,483	$76,945	—

Older residents in towns around South Yarmouth

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
West Dennis, MA	1.8 mi	1,092	26%
West Yarmouth, MA	2.9 mi	2,215	51%
Yarmouth Port, MA	3.0 mi	2,429	25%
Dennis Port, MA	3.3 mi	1,060	39%
South Dennis, MA	3.6 mi	1,122	34%
East Dennis, MA	5.2 mi	1,516	19%

Hospices serving South Yarmouth

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Visiting Nurse Association Of Cape Cod Hospice	Hyannis, MA	5.0 mi	(508) 957-7710
Broad Reach Hospice	Chatham, MA	12 mi	(508) 945-4601
Continuum Care Of Mass, LLC	Fall River, MA	48 mi	(434) 977-9715
Beacon Hospice, An Amedisys Company	Charlestown, MA	66 mi	(617) 242-4872

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

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 29% of the $5,874 monthly median income of South Yarmouth 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 Yarmouth: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in South Yarmouth?

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 29% of the $5,874 monthly median income of South Yarmouth 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 South Yarmouth

More senior care near South Yarmouth

Hospice Support in nearby cities

Other care in South Yarmouth

More for South Yarmouth families

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.

In-Home Hospice Support in South Yarmouth, MA