Respite Care in North Seekonk, MA for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in North Seekonk, MA: the local picture

363

residents 65 or older (12% of North Seekonk)

83%

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

39%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Bristol County)

21

Medicare-certified hospices serve North Seekonk ZIP codes

Most older adults in North Seekonk live with someone: 83% 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 142 North Seekonk residents aged 65 or older report a disability (39%) (33% in Bristol County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 21 hospices serving North Seekonk ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

North Seekonk compared with Bristol County and Massachusetts

Census figure	North Seekonk	Bristol County	Massachusetts
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	33%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	17%	30%	29%
Residents 65 or older	12%	18%	18%
Residents 85 or older	0.6%	2.1%	2.2%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	0.0%	11%	11%
Households with no vehicle	0.8%	9.5%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$91,635	$54,856	—

Older residents in towns around North Seekonk

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Pawtucket, RI	2.3 mi	11,015	33%
Central Falls, RI	3.3 mi	2,439	36%
Attleboro, MA	3.7 mi	7,363	36%
Valley Falls, RI	4.1 mi	2,098	26%
North Attleborough Town, MA	5.9 mi	5,097	28%
East Providence, RI	6.0 mi	9,816	35%

Hospices serving North Seekonk

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hopehealth Hospice & Palliative Care	Attleboro, MA	3.5 mi	(508) 957-0200
Beacon Hospice, An Amedisys Company	East Providence, RI	5.3 mi	(401) 438-0008
Hopehealth Hospice & Palliative Care	Providence, RI	5.9 mi	(401) 415-4200
Athena Rhode Island Hospice LLC	Warwick, RI	14 mi	(401) 238-7300
Gentiva	Warwick, RI	14 mi	(401) 738-1492

Nursing homes near North Seekonk (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Pawtucket Falls Healthcare Center	Pawtucket, RI	1.9 mi	1 of 5	154	(401) 722-7900
Adviniacare Pawtucket Pleasant Rehab Center, LLC	Pawtucket, RI	3.1 mi	2 of 5	129	(401) 725-8888
Mansion Nursing And Rehab Center	Central Falls, RI	3.1 mi	2 of 5	62	(401) 722-0830
Harris Health Care Center North	Central Falls, RI	3.2 mi	1 of 5	32	(401) 722-6000

Straight-line miles from the center of North Seekonk. 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 North Seekonk

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 $7,636 monthly median income of North Seekonk 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 North Seekonk: common questions

Which hospices serve North Seekonk?

Medicare lists 21 hospices for North Seekonk ZIP codes, including Hopehealth Hospice & Palliative Care, Beacon Hospice, An Amedisys Company, Hopehealth Hospice & Palliative Care.

How much does respite care cost in North Seekonk?

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 $7,636 monthly median income of North Seekonk 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 North Seekonk. 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 North Seekonk, MA