Respite Care in Attleboro, MA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Attleboro, MA: the local picture

7,363

residents 65 or older (16% of Attleboro)

67%

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

36%

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

20

Medicare-certified hospices serve Attleboro ZIP codes

Most older adults in Attleboro live with someone: 67% 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 2,579 Attleboro residents aged 65 or older report a disability (36%) (33% in Bristol County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 20 hospices serving Attleboro ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Attleboro compared with Bristol County and Massachusetts

Census figure	Attleboro	Bristol County	Massachusetts
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	33%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	30%	29%
Residents 65 or older	16%	18%	18%
Residents 85 or older	1.8%	2.1%	2.2%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.5%	11%	11%
Households with no vehicle	8.0%	9.5%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$57,032	$54,856	—

Older residents in towns around Attleboro

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
North Attleborough Town, MA	3.4 mi	5,097	28%
North Seekonk, MA	3.7 mi	363	39%
Valley Falls, RI	5.0 mi	2,098	26%
Pawtucket, RI	5.6 mi	11,015	33%
Central Falls, RI	5.8 mi	2,439	36%
Norton Center, MA	6.2 mi	183	46%

Hospices serving Attleboro

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hopehealth Hospice & Palliative Care	Attleboro, MA	0.4 mi	(508) 957-0200
Beacon Hospice, An Amedisys Company	East Providence, RI	9.0 mi	(401) 438-0008
Hopehealth Hospice & Palliative Care	Providence, RI	9.1 mi	(401) 415-4200
Old Colony Hospice, Inc	W Bridgewater, MA	16 mi	(781) 341-4145
Compassionate Care Hospice Of Southeastern Massachusetts LLC	Bridgewater, MA	17 mi	(508) 399-5900

Nursing homes near Attleboro (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Garden Place Healthcare	Attleboro, MA	1.7 mi	2 of 5	133	(508) 222-4950
Life Care Center Of Attleboro	Attleboro, MA	1.8 mi	5 of 5	123	(774) 319-7809
Madonna Manor Nursing Home	North Attleboro, MA	4.1 mi	4 of 5	129	(508) 699-2740
Grandview Center	Cumberland, RI	5.5 mi	5 of 5	72	(401) 724-7500

Straight-line miles from the center of Attleboro. 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 Attleboro

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 36% of the $4,753 monthly median income of Attleboro 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 Attleboro: common questions

Which hospices serve Attleboro?

Medicare lists 20 hospices for Attleboro ZIP codes, including Hopehealth Hospice & Palliative Care, Beacon Hospice, An Amedisys Company, Hopehealth Hospice & Palliative Care.

How much does respite care cost in Attleboro?

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 36% of the $4,753 monthly median income of Attleboro 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 Attleboro. 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 Attleboro, MA