Respite Care in Hull, MA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Hull, MA: the local picture

2,645

residents 65 or older (26% of Hull)

70%

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

18%

of residents 65+ report a disability (38% in Suffolk County)

9

Medicare-certified hospices serve Hull ZIP codes

Most older adults in Hull live with someone: 70% 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 486 Hull residents aged 65 or older report a disability (18%) (38% in Suffolk County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 9 hospices serving Hull ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Hull compared with Suffolk County and Massachusetts

Census figure	Hull	Suffolk County	Massachusetts
Residents 65+ with a disability	18%	38%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	35%	29%
Residents 65 or older	26%	13%	18%
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	1.7%	2.2%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.4%	20%	11%
Households with no vehicle	2.3%	32%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$91,406	$49,460	—

Older residents in towns around Hull

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Winthrop Town, MA	5.1 mi	3,631	37%
Nahant, MA	6.0 mi	1,203	15%
Boston, MA	6.9 mi	86,924	37%
Hingham, MA	7.4 mi	852	18%
Revere, MA	7.8 mi	9,416	40%
Quincy, MA	8.4 mi	18,123	30%

Hospices serving Hull

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Beacon Hospice, An Amedisys Company	Charlestown, MA	9.5 mi	(617) 242-4872
Autumn Hospice	Norwell, MA	13 mi	(781) 480-1445
Croi Health	Norwell, MA	13 mi	(781) 659-2342
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Massachuse	Norwood, MA	20 mi	(866) 670-9449
Old Colony Hospice, Inc	W Bridgewater, MA	23 mi	(781) 341-4145

Nursing homes near Hull (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Jesmond Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	Nahant, MA	6.2 mi	3 of 5	57	(781) 581-0420
Harbor House Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	Hingham, MA	6.2 mi	4 of 5	142	(781) 749-4774
The Center At Advocate	East Boston, MA	7.2 mi	1 of 5	190	(617) 455-6115
Highland Park Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Chelsea, MA	8.0 mi	1 of 5	195	(617) 997-9121

Straight-line miles from the center of Hull. 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 Hull

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 22% of the $7,617 monthly median income of Hull 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 Hull: common questions

Which hospices serve Hull?

Medicare lists 9 hospices for Hull ZIP codes, including Beacon Hospice, An Amedisys Company, Autumn Hospice, Croi Health.

How much does respite care cost in Hull?

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 22% of the $7,617 monthly median income of Hull 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 Hull. 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 Hull

More senior care near Hull

Respite Care in nearby cities

Other care in Hull

More for Hull families

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 Hull, MA