Respite Care in Provincetown, MA for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Provincetown, MA: the local picture

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residents 65 or older (24% of Provincetown)

56%

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

45%

of residents 65+ report a disability (27% in Barnstable County)

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Medicare-certified hospices serve Provincetown ZIP codes

Most older adults in Provincetown live with someone: 56% 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 361 Provincetown residents aged 65 or older report a disability (45%) (27% in Barnstable County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 3 hospices serving Provincetown ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Provincetown compared with Barnstable County and Massachusetts

Census figure	Provincetown	Barnstable County	Massachusetts
Residents 65+ with a disability	45%	27%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	44%	28%	29%
Residents 65 or older	24%	33%	18%
Residents 85 or older	3.2%	4.1%	2.2%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	1.4%	6.8%	11%
Households with no vehicle	8.7%	5.4%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$65,043	$76,945	—

Older residents in towns around Provincetown

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
East Dennis, MA	22 mi	1,516	32%
The Pinehills, MA	24 mi	3,540	19%
Yarmouth Port, MA	24 mi	2,429	26%
South Dennis, MA	24 mi	1,122	24%
Ocean Bluff-Brant Rock, MA	25 mi	1,128	25%
East Harwich, MA	25 mi	1,987	20%

Hospices serving Provincetown

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Broad Reach Hospice	Chatham, MA	28 mi	(508) 945-4601
Visiting Nurse Association Of Cape Cod Hospice	Hyannis, MA	28 mi	(508) 957-7710
Beacon Hospice, An Amedisys Company	Charlestown, MA	50 mi	(617) 242-4872

Nursing homes near Provincetown (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Adviniacare At Provincetown	Provincetown, MA	0.6 mi	1 of 5	41	(508) 487-7090
Cape Cod Post Acute Care	Brewster, MA	24 mi	3 of 5	135	(508) 240-3500
Regalcare At Harwich	Harwich, MA	25 mi	3 of 5	135	(508) 430-1717

Straight-line miles from the center of Provincetown. 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 Provincetown

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 31% of the $5,420 monthly median income of Provincetown 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 Provincetown: common questions

Which hospices serve Provincetown?

Medicare lists 3 hospices for Provincetown ZIP codes, including Broad Reach Hospice, Visiting Nurse Association Of Cape Cod Hospice, Beacon Hospice, An Amedisys Company.

How much does respite care cost in Provincetown?

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 31% of the $5,420 monthly median income of Provincetown 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 Provincetown. 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 Provincetown, MA