Respite Care in Forestdale, MA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Forestdale, MA: the local picture

639

residents 65 or older (17% of Forestdale)

86%

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

8.5%

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

4

Medicare-certified hospices serve Forestdale ZIP codes

Most older adults in Forestdale live with someone: 86% 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 54 Forestdale residents aged 65 or older report a disability (8.5%) (27% in Barnstable County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 4 hospices serving Forestdale ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Forestdale compared with Barnstable County and Massachusetts

Census figure	Forestdale	Barnstable County	Massachusetts
Residents 65+ with a disability	8.5%	27%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	14%	28%	29%
Residents 65 or older	17%	33%	18%
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	4.1%	2.2%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	0.0%	6.8%	11%
Households with no vehicle	1.3%	5.4%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$108,355	$76,945	—

Older residents in towns around Forestdale

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Sandwich, MA	5.1 mi	1,205	24%
Monument Beach, MA	5.2 mi	1,062	34%
East Sandwich, MA	5.4 mi	1,380	21%
North Falmouth, MA	6.8 mi	985	24%
Sagamore, MA	7.0 mi	860	20%
Buzzards Bay, MA	7.3 mi	941	30%

Hospices serving Forestdale

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Visiting Nurse Association Of Cape Cod Hospice	Hyannis, MA	11 mi	(508) 957-7710
Hospice Services Of Massachusetts	Lakeville, MA	25 mi	(508) 291-0049
Continuum Care Of Mass, LLC	Fall River, MA	32 mi	(434) 977-9715
Beacon Hospice, An Amedisys Company	Charlestown, MA	56 mi	(617) 242-4872

Nursing homes near Forestdale (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Royal Of Cotuit	Mashpee, MA	4.3 mi	2 of 5	120	(508) 477-2490
Bourne Manor Extended Care Facility	Bourne, MA	5.2 mi	1 of 5	142	(781) 258-0935
Cape Heritage Rehabilitation & Health Care Center	Sandwich, MA	5.7 mi	2 of 5	123	(508) 888-8222
Royal Megansett Nursing & Rehabilitation	N Falmouth, MA	6.3 mi	4 of 5	90	(508) 563-4015

Straight-line miles from the center of Forestdale. 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 Forestdale

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 19% of the $9,030 monthly median income of Forestdale 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 Forestdale: common questions

Which hospices serve Forestdale?

Medicare lists 4 hospices for Forestdale ZIP codes, including Visiting Nurse Association Of Cape Cod Hospice, Hospice Services Of Massachusetts, Continuum Care Of Mass, LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Forestdale?

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 19% of the $9,030 monthly median income of Forestdale 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 Forestdale. 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 Forestdale, MA