Respite Care in Newburyport, MA for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Newburyport, MA: the local picture

4,547

residents 65 or older (24% of Newburyport)

67%

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

28%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Essex County)

13

Medicare-certified hospices serve Newburyport ZIP codes

Most older adults in Newburyport live with someone: 67% 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 1,235 Newburyport residents aged 65 or older report a disability (28%) (30% in Essex County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 13 hospices serving Newburyport ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Newburyport compared with Essex County and Massachusetts

Census figure	Newburyport	Essex County	Massachusetts
Residents 65+ with a disability	28%	30%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	29%	29%
Residents 65 or older	24%	18%	18%
Residents 85 or older	3.5%	2.2%	2.2%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.6%	11%	11%
Households with no vehicle	5.8%	9.3%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$74,145	$66,414	—

Older residents in towns around Newburyport

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Salisbury, MA	2.4 mi	1,648	26%
Amesbury, MA	4.4 mi	3,170	29%
Hampton Beach, NH	8.0 mi	879	26%
Hampton, NH	9.6 mi	2,720	23%
Ipswich, MA	10.0 mi	640	26%
Haverhill, MA	10 mi	10,483	35%

Hospices serving Newburyport

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Constellation Hospice	Newburyport, MA	0.1 mi	(978) 904-3059
Elara Caring	Newburyport, MA	0.1 mi	(978) 358-1007
Harborside Hospice Of Massachusetts, LLC	Haverhill, MA	12 mi	(800) 331-1044
Compassus - Southern Massachusetts	North Andover, MA	14 mi	(978) 777-8222
Beth Israel Lahey Health At Home	Danvers, MA	17 mi	(781) 756-2488

Nursing homes near Newburyport (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Port Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Newburyport, MA	0.4 mi	2 of 5	123	(978) 462-7373
Adviniacare Newburyport	Newburyport, MA	0.6 mi	2 of 5	111	(978) 465-5361
The Mansion At Brigham	Newburyport, MA	0.9 mi	1 of 5	64	(978) 462-4221
Maplewood Center	Amesbury, MA	3.4 mi	1 of 5	120	(978) 388-3500

Straight-line miles from the center of Newburyport. 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 Newburyport

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 28% of the $6,179 monthly median income of Newburyport 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 Newburyport: common questions

Which hospices serve Newburyport?

Medicare lists 13 hospices for Newburyport ZIP codes, including Constellation Hospice, Elara Caring, Harborside Hospice Of Massachusetts, LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Newburyport?

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 28% of the $6,179 monthly median income of Newburyport 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 Newburyport. 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 Newburyport, MA