Respite Care in Holbrook, MA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Holbrook, MA: the local picture

2,168

residents 65 or older (19% of Holbrook)

71%

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

35%

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

14

Medicare-certified hospices serve Holbrook ZIP codes

Most older adults in Holbrook live with someone: 71% 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 768 Holbrook residents aged 65 or older report a disability (35%) (27% in Norfolk County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Holbrook compared with Norfolk County and Massachusetts

Census figure	Holbrook	Norfolk County	Massachusetts
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	27%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	29%	29%
Residents 65 or older	19%	18%	18%
Residents 85 or older	1.1%	2.4%	2.2%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	16%	9.2%	11%
Households with no vehicle	6.7%	9.2%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$84,931	$78,127	—

Older residents in towns around Holbrook

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Abington, MA	2.7 mi	2,234	29%
Randolph Town, MA	3.9 mi	6,430	36%
Brockton, MA	4.2 mi	15,191	39%
Braintree Town, MA	4.6 mi	6,854	32%
Weymouth Town, MA	5.4 mi	11,592	27%
Milton, MA	8.2 mi	4,615	26%

Hospices serving Holbrook

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Brockton Visiting Nurse Association	Brockton, MA	4.7 mi	(508) 587-2121
Old Colony Hospice, Inc	W Bridgewater, MA	8.0 mi	(781) 341-4145
Croi Health	Norwell, MA	9.1 mi	(781) 659-2342
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Massachuse	Norwood, MA	11 mi	(866) 670-9449
Pathways Healthcare	Westwood, MA	12 mi	(617) 481-9077

Nursing homes near Holbrook (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Guardian Center	Brockton, MA	2.8 mi	1 of 5	123	(508) 587-6556
Dwyer Home	Weymouth, MA	2.9 mi	5 of 5	50	(781) 660-5030
Care One At Randolph	Randolph, MA	3.5 mi	1 of 5	168	(781) 831-0354
Colony Center For Health And Rehabilitation	Abington, MA	3.7 mi	1 of 5	92	(781) 871-0200

Straight-line miles from the center of Holbrook. 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 Holbrook

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 $7,078 monthly median income of Holbrook 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 Holbrook: common questions

Which hospices serve Holbrook?

Medicare lists 14 hospices for Holbrook ZIP codes, including Brockton Visiting Nurse Association, Old Colony Hospice, Inc, Croi Health.

How much does respite care cost in Holbrook?

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 $7,078 monthly median income of Holbrook 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 Holbrook. 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 Holbrook, MA