Respite Care in Dedham, MA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Dedham, MA: the local picture

5,528

residents 65 or older (22% of Dedham)

68%

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

30%

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

22

Medicare-certified hospices serve Dedham ZIP codes

Most older adults in Dedham live with someone: 68% 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 1,564 Dedham residents aged 65 or older report a disability (30%) (27% in Norfolk County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 22 hospices serving Dedham ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Dedham compared with Norfolk County and Massachusetts

Census figure	Dedham	Norfolk County	Massachusetts
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	27%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	29%	29%
Residents 65 or older	22%	18%	18%
Residents 85 or older	4.3%	2.4%	2.2%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	9.2%	11%
Households with no vehicle	7.9%	9.2%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$66,964	$78,127	—

Older residents in towns around Dedham

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Needham, MA	4.0 mi	5,733	29%
Norwood, MA	4.2 mi	5,561	27%
Milton, MA	5.0 mi	4,615	26%
Brookline, MA	5.7 mi	9,986	24%
Newton, MA	6.0 mi	17,046	22%
Wellesley, MA	6.7 mi	4,691	25%

Hospices serving Dedham

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hebrew Seniorlife Hospice Care, Inc	Dedham, MA	0.8 mi	(781) 234-9950
Pathways Healthcare	Westwood, MA	2.7 mi	(617) 481-9077
Caring Hospice Services Of Massachusetts LLC	Norwood, MA	4.3 mi	(732) 901-6600
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Massachuse	Norwood, MA	4.3 mi	(866) 670-9449
Brighton Hospice Massachusetts, LLC	Newton, MA	5.0 mi	(801) 996-3217

Nursing homes near Dedham (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Newbridge On The Charles Skilled Nursing Facility	Dedham, MA	1.6 mi	5 of 5	48	(781) 234-9010
Care Village At West Roxbury	West Roxbury, MA	1.8 mi	3 of 5	76	(617) 323-5440
German Center For Extended Care	Boston, MA	2.1 mi	5 of 5	133	(617) 325-1230
Care Village At Parkway	Boston, MA	2.3 mi	2 of 5	141	(617) 325-1688

Straight-line miles from the center of Dedham. 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 Dedham

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 31% of the $5,580 monthly median income of Dedham 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 Dedham: common questions

Which hospices serve Dedham?

Medicare lists 22 hospices for Dedham ZIP codes, including Hebrew Seniorlife Hospice Care, Inc, Pathways Healthcare, Caring Hospice Services Of Massachusetts LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Dedham?

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 31% of the $5,580 monthly median income of Dedham 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 Dedham. 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 Dedham

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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 Dedham, MA