Respite Care in Abington, MA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Abington, MA: the local picture

2,234

residents 65 or older (13% of Abington)

74%

of residents 65+ in households live with someone, often a family caregiver

29%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in Plymouth County)

15

Medicare-certified hospices serve Abington ZIP codes

Most older adults in Abington live with someone: 74% of residents 65 and older in households do. When one of them needs care, the person they live with usually provides most of it, and respite is what keeps that sustainable.

About 614 Abington residents aged 65 or older report a disability (29%) (28% in Plymouth County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 15 hospices serving Abington ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Abington compared with Plymouth County and Massachusetts

Census figure	Abington	Plymouth County	Massachusetts
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	28%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	25%	29%
Residents 65 or older	13%	20%	18%
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	2.0%	2.2%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.1%	9.0%	11%
Households with no vehicle	3.8%	6.0%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$64,825	$73,775	—

Older residents in towns around Abington

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Holbrook, MA	2.7 mi	2,168	35%
Brockton, MA	4.2 mi	15,191	39%
Weymouth Town, MA	6.4 mi	11,592	27%
Randolph Town, MA	6.6 mi	6,430	36%
Braintree Town, MA	6.7 mi	6,854	32%
Hingham, MA	8.8 mi	852	18%

Hospices serving Abington

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Brockton Visiting Nurse Association	Brockton, MA	5.0 mi	(508) 587-2121
Old Colony Hospice, Inc	W Bridgewater, MA	6.9 mi	(781) 341-4145
Autumn Hospice	Norwell, MA	7.5 mi	(781) 480-1445
Croi Health	Norwell, MA	7.5 mi	(781) 659-2342
Compassionate Care Hospice Of Southeastern Massachusetts LLC	Bridgewater, MA	9.6 mi	(508) 399-5900

Nursing homes near Abington (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Colony Center For Health And Rehabilitation	Abington, MA	1.1 mi	1 of 5	92	(781) 871-0200
Southshore Health Care Center	Rockland, MA	2.2 mi	1 of 5	96	(781) 848-3100
Webster Park Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Rockland, MA	2.5 mi	5 of 5	110	(781) 571-0555
Champion Rehabilitation And Nursing Center	Brockton, MA	2.7 mi	2 of 5	123	(508) 588-8550

Straight-line miles from the center of Abington. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a respite caregiver can help with

Taking over the usual routine while you are away
Meals, medication reminders and personal care
Company and activities
Overnight cover for a weekend or a trip

Cost

What respite care costs in Abington

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 32% of the $5,402 monthly median income of Abington 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 respite caregiver

Family caregivers carry most long-term care in the U.S., and burnout is a common reason a home arrangement breaks down. The federal National Family Caregiver Support Program funds respite through local Area Agencies on Aging, and the ARCH National Respite Locator lists respite programs by state.

Questions worth asking: Can you do a short paid visit first, while I am home? Are you available at short notice if I am ill? Can you stay overnight, and what do you charge for it? More in our respite care guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Respite Care in Abington: common questions

Which hospices serve Abington?

Medicare lists 15 hospices for Abington ZIP codes, including Brockton Visiting Nurse Association, Old Colony Hospice, Inc, Autumn Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Abington?

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 32% of the $5,402 monthly median income of Abington 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).

Does Medicaid or Medicare pay for respite care?

Medicare pays for short inpatient respite stays only for people on its hospice benefit (Medicare.gov); the hospices on this page serve Abington. Many state Medicaid home and community-based programs, veterans’ programs and the National Family Caregiver Support Program fund respite. Our guide Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states covers Massachusetts.

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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.

Respite Care in Abington, MA