Respite Care in Chicopee, MA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Chicopee, MA: the local picture

10,770

residents 65 or older (19% of Chicopee)

58%

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

37%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Hampden County)

14

Medicare-certified hospices serve Chicopee ZIP codes

Most older adults in Chicopee live with someone: 58% 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 3,894 Chicopee residents aged 65 or older report a disability (37%) (35% in Hampden County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 14 hospices serving Chicopee ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Chicopee compared with Hampden County and Massachusetts

Census figure	Chicopee	Hampden County	Massachusetts
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	35%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	42%	33%	29%
Residents 65 or older	19%	18%	18%
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	2.3%	2.2%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	19%	15%	11%
Households with no vehicle	10%	12%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$36,492	$48,894	—

Older residents in towns around Chicopee

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Holyoke, MA	4.4 mi	7,606	45%
Springfield, MA	4.6 mi	20,464	42%
West Springfield Town, MA	5.4 mi	5,038	30%
Wilbraham, MA	7.5 mi	1,345	26%
Easthampton, MA	8.0 mi	3,843	34%
Agawam Town, MA	8.9 mi	6,890	32%

Hospices serving Chicopee

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Harmony Hospice LLC	Chicopee, MA	0.3 mi	(413) 435-4044
Hospice Life Care	Holyoke, MA	3.3 mi	(413) 534-5691
Beacon Hospice, An Amyedisys Company	Springfield, MA	3.7 mi	(413) 205-1229
Baystate Hospice	West Springfield, MA	5.6 mi	(413) 794-6411
Legacy Lifecare Home Health And Hospice Care- West	Longmeadow, MA	8.8 mi	(978) 471-5146

Nursing homes near Chicopee (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Chicopee Rehabilitation And Nursing	Chicopee, MA	1.5 mi	3 of 5	68	(413) 592-7738
Renaissance Manor On Cabot	Holyoke, MA	3.2 mi	5 of 5	61	(508) 638-5614
South Hadley Rehabilitation And Nursing Center	South Hadley, MA	3.2 mi	2 of 5	132	(413) 532-2200
Regalcare At Holyoke	Holyoke, MA	3.3 mi	1 of 5	102	(413) 538-7470

Straight-line miles from the center of Chicopee. 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 Chicopee

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 56% of the $3,041 monthly median income of Chicopee 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 Chicopee: common questions

Which hospices serve Chicopee?

Medicare lists 14 hospices for Chicopee ZIP codes, including Harmony Hospice LLC, Hospice Life Care, Beacon Hospice, An Amyedisys Company.

How much does respite care cost in Chicopee?

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 56% of the $3,041 monthly median income of Chicopee 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 Chicopee. 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.

More near Chicopee

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Other care in Chicopee

More for Chicopee families

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 Chicopee, MA