Respite Care in Longmeadow, MA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Longmeadow, MA: the local picture

3,618

residents 65 or older (23% of Longmeadow)

72%

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

27%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Hampden County)

9

Medicare-certified hospices serve Longmeadow ZIP codes

Most older adults in Longmeadow live with someone: 72% 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 919 Longmeadow residents aged 65 or older report a disability (27%) (35% in Hampden County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Longmeadow compared with Hampden County and Massachusetts

Census figure	Longmeadow	Hampden County	Massachusetts
Residents 65+ with a disability	27%	35%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	33%	29%
Residents 65 or older	23%	18%	18%
Residents 85 or older	3.1%	2.3%	2.2%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.1%	15%	11%
Households with no vehicle	6.6%	12%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$83,810	$48,894	—

Older residents in towns around Longmeadow

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Sherwood Manor, CT	2.6 mi	1,169	18%
Thompsonville, CT	4.1 mi	1,251	37%
Hazardville, CT	4.4 mi	1,219	38%
Agawam Town, MA	4.4 mi	6,890	32%
Springfield, MA	4.9 mi	20,464	42%
Southwood Acres, CT	6.2 mi	1,446	28%

Hospices serving Longmeadow

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Legacy Lifecare Home Health And Hospice Care- West	Longmeadow, MA	0.2 mi	(978) 471-5146
Hospice Services Of Western & Central Mass	Feeding Hills, MA	5.7 mi	(413) 786-4004
Baystate Hospice	West Springfield, MA	5.9 mi	(413) 794-6411
Beacon Hospice, An Amyedisys Company	Springfield, MA	8.0 mi	(413) 205-1229
Hospice Life Care	Holyoke, MA	11 mi	(413) 534-5691

Nursing homes near Longmeadow (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Julian J Levitt Family Nursing Home	Longmeadow, MA	1.4 mi	4 of 5	200	(413) 567-6211
Care One At Redstone	East Longmeadow, MA	1.9 mi	2 of 5	254	(413) 695-7866
East Longmeadow Skilled Nursing Center	East Longmeadow, MA	2.0 mi	4 of 5	131	(413) 441-4576
Agawam East Rehab And Nursing	Agawam, MA	3.2 mi	5 of 5	123	(413) 333-2200

Straight-line miles from the center of Longmeadow. 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 Longmeadow

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 $6,984 monthly median income of Longmeadow 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 Longmeadow: common questions

Which hospices serve Longmeadow?

Medicare lists 9 hospices for Longmeadow ZIP codes, including Legacy Lifecare Home Health And Hospice Care- West, Hospice Services Of Western & Central Mass, Baystate Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Longmeadow?

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 $6,984 monthly median income of Longmeadow 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 Longmeadow. 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 Longmeadow, MA