Respite Care in Peabody, MA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Peabody, MA: the local picture

13,277

residents 65 or older (24% of Peabody)

65%

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

37%

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

16

Medicare-certified hospices serve Peabody ZIP codes

Most older adults in Peabody live with someone: 65% 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 4,763 Peabody residents aged 65 or older report a disability (37%) (30% in Essex County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 16 hospices serving Peabody ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Peabody compared with Essex County and Massachusetts

Census figure	Peabody	Essex County	Massachusetts
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	30%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	29%	29%
Residents 65 or older	24%	18%	18%
Residents 85 or older	5.5%	2.2%	2.2%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.1%	11%	11%
Households with no vehicle	8.5%	9.3%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$64,397	$66,414	—

Older residents in towns around Peabody

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Danvers, MA	2.9 mi	6,337	27%
Lynnfield, MA	3.5 mi	2,338	19%
Lynn, MA	4.1 mi	13,917	37%
Salem, MA	4.4 mi	7,721	31%
Saugus, MA	5.1 mi	6,337	28%
Wakefield, MA	5.2 mi	5,268	33%

Hospices serving Peabody

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Care Dimensions, Inc	Danvers, MA	2.8 mi	(978) 822-3846
Beth Israel Lahey Health At Home	Danvers, MA	2.8 mi	(781) 756-2488
All Care Hospice Inc	Lynn, MA	5.2 mi	(781) 586-1608
Legacy Lifecare Hospice And Palliative Care	Chelsea, MA	10 mi	(617) 889-0779
Compassionate Care Hospice	Woburn, MA	10 mi	(781) 935-5550

Nursing homes near Peabody (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Pilgrim Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Center	Peabody, MA	0.8 mi	4 of 5	152	(978) 532-0303
Continuing Care At Brooksby Village	Peabody, MA	1.2 mi	4 of 5	104	(978) 536-7939
Care One At Peabody	Peabody, MA	1.3 mi	5 of 5	150	(978) 896-3045
Jeffrey & Susan Brudnick Center For Living	Peabody, MA	1.3 mi	5 of 5	180	(978) 471-5100

Straight-line miles from the center of Peabody. 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 Peabody

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 32% of the $5,366 monthly median income of Peabody 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 Peabody: common questions

Which hospices serve Peabody?

Medicare lists 16 hospices for Peabody ZIP codes, including Care Dimensions, Inc, Beth Israel Lahey Health At Home, All Care Hospice Inc.

How much does respite care cost in Peabody?

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 32% of the $5,366 monthly median income of Peabody 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 Peabody. 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 Peabody, MA