Hospice Support in Walpole, MA: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Walpole, MA: the local picture

21

Medicare-certified hospices serve Walpole ZIP codes

168

residents 85 or older (2.6% of all residents)

27%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (29% in Norfolk County)

21%

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

Medicare lists 21 hospices whose service area includes Walpole ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Massachuse in Norwood (4.1 mi) and Pathways Healthcare in Westwood (5.8 mi).

344 Walpole residents 65 or older live alone (27% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Walpole compared with Norfolk County and Massachusetts

Census figure	Walpole	Norfolk County	Massachusetts
Residents 85 or older	2.6%	2.4%	2.2%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	29%	29%
Residents 65+ with a disability	21%	27%	30%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.6%	6.5%	7.2%
Residents 65 or older	20%	18%	18%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.7%	9.2%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$77,500	$78,127	—

Older residents in towns around Walpole

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Sharon, MA	3.0 mi	1,017	9.1%
Norwood, MA	4.3 mi	5,561	30%
Medfield, MA	4.8 mi	1,325	27%
Foxborough, MA	4.8 mi	1,035	55%
Millis-Clicquot, MA	6.0 mi	963	23%
Mansfield Center, MA	7.8 mi	1,249	38%

Hospices serving Walpole

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Massachuse	Norwood, MA	4.1 mi	(866) 670-9449
Pathways Healthcare	Westwood, MA	5.8 mi	(617) 481-9077
Hebrew Seniorlife Hospice Care, Inc	Dedham, MA	8.5 mi	(781) 234-9950
Brockton Visiting Nurse Association	Brockton, MA	11 mi	(508) 587-2121
West River Hospice	Needham, MA	11 mi	(781) 707-9524
Hands And Hearts Hospice Corporation	Wellesley Hills, MA	12 mi	(617) 675-1900

Straight-line miles from the center of Walpole. 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 Walpole

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 26% of the $6,458 monthly median income of Walpole 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 Walpole: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Walpole?

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 26% of the $6,458 monthly median income of Walpole 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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