Respite Care in Easthampton, MA for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Easthampton, MA: the local picture

3,843

residents 65 or older (24% of Easthampton)

66%

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

34%

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

12

Medicare-certified hospices serve Easthampton ZIP codes

Most older adults in Easthampton live with someone: 66% 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 1,298 Easthampton residents aged 65 or older report a disability (34%) (28% in Hampshire County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 12 hospices serving Easthampton ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Easthampton compared with Hampshire County and Massachusetts

Census figure	Easthampton	Hampshire County	Massachusetts
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	28%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	28%	29%
Residents 65 or older	24%	19%	18%
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	1.9%	2.2%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.0%	6.6%	11%
Households with no vehicle	6.1%	7.4%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$52,222	$67,196	—

Older residents in towns around Easthampton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Holyoke, MA	4.0 mi	7,606	45%
Northampton, MA	4.3 mi	6,331	29%
Chicopee, MA	8.0 mi	10,770	37%
West Springfield Town, MA	9.7 mi	5,038	30%
Westfield, MA	9.8 mi	7,534	26%
Amherst Town, MA	11 mi	3,875	24%

Hospices serving Easthampton

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Compassus - Greater Boston	Northampton, MA	4.4 mi	(508) 845-2379
Vna & Hospice Of Cooley Dickinson	Northampton, MA	4.4 mi	(413) 584-1060
Hospice Life Care	Holyoke, MA	4.9 mi	(413) 534-5691
Baystate Hospice	West Springfield, MA	11 mi	(413) 794-6411
Beacon Hospice, An Amyedisys Company	Springfield, MA	12 mi	(413) 205-1229

Nursing homes near Easthampton (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Care One At Holyoke	Holyoke, MA	2.9 mi	5 of 5	164	(413) 519-5229
Day Brook Village Senior Living	Holyoke, MA	4.1 mi	2 of 5	92	(413) 538-7551
Care One At Northampton	Northampton, MA	4.4 mi	4 of 5	125	(413) 586-3150
Regalcare At Holyoke	Holyoke, MA	4.8 mi	1 of 5	102	(413) 538-7470

Straight-line miles from the center of Easthampton. 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 Easthampton

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 39% of the $4,352 monthly median income of Easthampton 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 Easthampton: common questions

Which hospices serve Easthampton?

Medicare lists 12 hospices for Easthampton ZIP codes, including Compassus - Greater Boston, Vna & Hospice Of Cooley Dickinson, Hospice Life Care.

How much does respite care cost in Easthampton?

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 39% of the $4,352 monthly median income of Easthampton 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 Easthampton. 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 Easthampton, MA