Respite Care in Framingham, MA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Framingham, MA: the local picture

10,923

residents 65 or older (15% of Framingham)

74%

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

29%

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

27

Medicare-certified hospices serve Framingham ZIP codes

Most older adults in Framingham live with someone: 74% 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 2,940 Framingham residents aged 65 or older report a disability (29%) (28% in Middlesex County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 27 hospices serving Framingham ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Framingham compared with Middlesex County and Massachusetts

Census figure	Framingham	Middlesex County	Massachusetts
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	28%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	28%	29%
Residents 65 or older	15%	16%	18%
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	2.0%	2.2%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	10%	9.2%	11%
Households with no vehicle	8.6%	10%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$85,742	$78,342	—

Older residents in towns around Framingham

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Cochituate, MA	4.5 mi	1,267	25%
Cordaville, MA	5.1 mi	361	19%
Marlborough, MA	6.4 mi	6,203	28%
Hopkinton, MA	7.3 mi	484	40%
Wellesley, MA	7.8 mi	4,691	25%
Maynard, MA	8.2 mi	1,950	26%

Hospices serving Framingham

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Dignity Hospice Care	Framingham, MA	0.7 mi	(508) 872-0038
Serenity Hospice, LLC	Southborough, MA	5.0 mi	(508) 266-6402
Metrowest Homecare And Hospice, An Amedisys Compan	Marlboro, MA	6.2 mi	(508) 383-7000
Brookhaven Hospice	Marlborough, MA	6.2 mi	(508) 820-4800
Faith And Family Hospice	Marlborough, MA	6.2 mi	(774) 405-3326

Nursing homes near Framingham (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
St Patrick's Manor	Framingham, MA	0.4 mi	5 of 5	333	(857) 345-0297
Casa De Ramana Rehabilitation Center	Framingham, MA	1.3 mi	4 of 5	124	(508) 872-8801
Carlyle House	Framingham, MA	1.4 mi	1 of 5	55	(508) 879-6100
Oak Knoll Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Framingham, MA	2.2 mi	3 of 5	123	(508) 877-3300

Straight-line miles from the center of Framingham. 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 Framingham

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 24% of the $7,145 monthly median income of Framingham 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 Framingham: common questions

Which hospices serve Framingham?

Medicare lists 27 hospices for Framingham ZIP codes, including Dignity Hospice Care, Serenity Hospice, LLC, Metrowest Homecare And Hospice, An Amedisys Compan.

How much does respite care cost in Framingham?

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 24% of the $7,145 monthly median income of Framingham 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 Framingham. 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 Framingham, MA