Respite Care in Littleton Common, MA for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Littleton Common, MA: the local picture

568

residents 65 or older (17% of Littleton Common)

80%

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

18%

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

22

Medicare-certified hospices serve Littleton Common ZIP codes

Most older adults in Littleton Common live with someone: 80% 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 100 Littleton Common residents aged 65 or older report a disability (18%) (28% in Middlesex County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 22 hospices serving Littleton Common ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Littleton Common compared with Middlesex County and Massachusetts

Census figure	Littleton Common	Middlesex County	Massachusetts
Residents 65+ with a disability	18%	28%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	20%	28%	29%
Residents 65 or older	17%	16%	18%
Residents 85 or older	0.8%	2.0%	2.2%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	3.2%	9.2%	11%
Households with no vehicle	1.0%	10%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$62,708	$78,342	—

Older residents in towns around Littleton Common

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Ayer, MA	6.0 mi	473	31%
West Concord, MA	6.7 mi	1,469	16%
Maynard, MA	7.5 mi	1,950	26%
Lowell, MA	11 mi	14,960	41%
Hudson, MA	11 mi	3,369	37%
Pinehurst, MA	12 mi	1,445	27%

Hospices serving Littleton Common

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Tufts Medicine Care At Home	Lowell, MA	11 mi	(978) 552-4000
Metrowest Homecare And Hospice, An Amedisys Compan	Marlboro, MA	13 mi	(508) 383-7000
Brookhaven Hospice	Marlborough, MA	13 mi	(508) 820-4800
Beacon Hospice, An Amedisys Company	Leominster, MA	15 mi	(978) 466-7890
Health Alliance Home Health And Hospice	Leominster, MA	15 mi	(978) 342-6013

Nursing homes near Littleton Common (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Life Care Center Of Nashoba Valley	Littleton, MA	1.3 mi	4 of 5	120	(978) 486-3512
Westford Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Westford, MA	2.5 mi	4 of 5	123	(978) 392-1144
Life Care Center Of Acton	Acton, MA	4.1 mi	4 of 5	155	(978) 263-9101
Ayer Valley Rehab And Nursing	Ayer, MA	5.9 mi	1 of 5	123	(978) 772-1704

Straight-line miles from the center of Littleton Common. 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 Littleton Common

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 33% of the $5,226 monthly median income of Littleton Common 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 Littleton Common: common questions

Which hospices serve Littleton Common?

Medicare lists 22 hospices for Littleton Common ZIP codes, including Tufts Medicine Care At Home, Metrowest Homecare And Hospice, An Amedisys Compan, Brookhaven Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Littleton Common?

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 33% of the $5,226 monthly median income of Littleton Common 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 Littleton Common. 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 Littleton Common, MA