Respite Care in Baldwinville, MA for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Baldwinville, MA: the local picture

375

residents 65 or older (15% of Baldwinville)

59%

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

37%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Worcester County)

7

Medicare-certified hospices serve Baldwinville ZIP codes

Most older adults in Baldwinville live with someone: 59% 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 112 Baldwinville residents aged 65 or older report a disability (37%) (32% in Worcester County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 7 hospices serving Baldwinville ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Baldwinville compared with Worcester County and Massachusetts

Census figure	Baldwinville	Worcester County	Massachusetts
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	32%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	41%	27%	29%
Residents 65 or older	15%	17%	18%
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	1.9%	2.2%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	27%	10%	11%
Households with no vehicle	5.1%	8.3%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$41,786	$61,599	—

Older residents in towns around Baldwinville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Gardner, MA	4.8 mi	4,135	34%
Winchendon, MA	5.5 mi	672	54%
Athol, MA	7.7 mi	1,317	36%
Orange, MA	11 mi	568	51%
Fitchburg, MA	13 mi	5,985	40%
Jaffrey, NH	15 mi	338	38%

Hospices serving Baldwinville

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Care Central Vna & Hospice	Gardner, MA	5.0 mi	(978) 632-1230
Health Alliance Home Health And Hospice	Leominster, MA	17 mi	(978) 342-6013
Beacon Hospice, An Amedisys Company	Leominster, MA	17 mi	(978) 466-7890
Notre Dame Hospice	Worcester, MA	26 mi	(508) 852-5505
Compassus - Greater Western Massachusetts	Auburn, MA	30 mi	(508) 845-2379

Nursing homes near Baldwinville (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Alliance Health At Baldwinville	Baldwinville, MA	1.0 mi	4 of 5	94	(978) 939-2196
Gardner Rehabilitation And Nursing Center	Gardner, MA	5.7 mi	2 of 5	124	(978) 632-8776
Wachusett Manor	Gardner, MA	5.7 mi	3 of 5	96	(978) 632-5477
Quabbin Valley Healthcare	Athol, MA	9.9 mi	2 of 5	142	(978) 895-0147

Straight-line miles from the center of Baldwinville. 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 Baldwinville

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 49% of the $3,482 monthly median income of Baldwinville 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 Baldwinville: common questions

Which hospices serve Baldwinville?

Medicare lists 7 hospices for Baldwinville ZIP codes, including Care Central Vna & Hospice, Health Alliance Home Health And Hospice, Beacon Hospice, An Amedisys Company.

How much does respite care cost in Baldwinville?

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 49% of the $3,482 monthly median income of Baldwinville 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 Baldwinville. 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 Baldwinville, MA