Hospice Support in Taunton, MA: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Taunton, MA: the local picture

20

Medicare-certified hospices serve Taunton ZIP codes

1,092

residents 85 or older (1.8% of all residents)

32%

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

38%

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

Medicare lists 20 hospices whose service area includes Taunton ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Compassionate Care Hospice Of Southeastern Massachusetts LLC in Bridgewater (8.1 mi) and Hospice Services Of Massachusetts in Lakeville (8.4 mi).

2,762 Taunton 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.

Taunton compared with Bristol County and Massachusetts

Census figure	Taunton	Bristol County	Massachusetts
Residents 85 or older	1.8%	2.1%	2.2%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	30%	29%
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	33%	30%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.2%	8.2%	7.2%
Residents 65 or older	15%	18%	18%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	11%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$51,213	$54,856	—

Older residents in towns around Taunton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Raynham Center, MA	3.1 mi	700	16%
Norton Center, MA	6.9 mi	183	25%
Bridgewater Town, MA	7.6 mi	4,936	18%
North Lakeville, MA	8.6 mi	573	22%
Middleborough Center, MA	8.7 mi	1,328	38%
Mansfield Center, MA	10 mi	1,249	38%

Hospices serving Taunton

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Compassionate Care Hospice Of Southeastern Massachusetts LLC	Bridgewater, MA	8.1 mi	(508) 399-5900
Hospice Services Of Massachusetts	Lakeville, MA	8.4 mi	(508) 291-0049
Old Colony Hospice, Inc	W Bridgewater, MA	9.4 mi	(781) 341-4145
Sunset Hospice	Middleboro, MA	10 mi	(774) 419-2029
Hopehealth Hospice & Palliative Care	Attleboro, MA	11 mi	(508) 957-0200
Brockton Visiting Nurse Association	Brockton, MA	13 mi	(508) 587-2121

Straight-line miles from the center of Taunton. 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 Taunton

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 40% of the $4,268 monthly median income of Taunton 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 Taunton: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Taunton?

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 40% of the $4,268 monthly median income of Taunton 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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