Raynham Center, Massachusetts

Respite Care in Raynham Center, MA

A few hours, a day or a weekend of cover so the family member doing the caring can rest, work, see a doctor or travel. Post what you need in Raynham Center for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

Respite Care in Raynham Center, MA: the local picture

700
residents 65 or older (14% of Raynham Center)
84%
of residents 65+ in households live with someone, often a family caregiver
35%
of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Bristol County)
1
Medicare-certified hospices serve Raynham Center ZIP codes

Most older adults in Raynham Center live with someone: 84% 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 242 Raynham Center residents aged 65 or older report a disability (35%) (33% in Bristol County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 1 hospice serving Raynham Center ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Raynham Center compared with Bristol County and Massachusetts

Census figureRaynham CenterBristol CountyMassachusetts
Residents 65+ with a disability35%33%30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone16%30%29%
Residents 65 or older14%18%18%
Residents 85 or older2.5%2.1%2.2%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)1.1%11%11%
Households with no vehicle2.3%9.5%12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$106,357$54,856—

Older residents in towns around Raynham Center

TownDistanceResidents 65+65+ with a disability
Taunton, MA3.1 mi9,05838%
Bridgewater Town, MA4.5 mi4,93626%
Middleborough Center, MA6.7 mi1,32822%
North Lakeville, MA7.3 mi57324%
Norton Center, MA7.9 mi18346%
Brockton, MA11 mi15,19139%

Hospices serving Raynham Center

HospiceOfficeDistancePhone
Compassionate Care Hospice Of Southeastern Massachusetts LLCBridgewater, MA5.0 mi(508) 399-5900

Nursing homes near Raynham Center (ask about short stays)

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Wedgemere HealthcareTaunton, MA2.1 mi1 of 594(508) 823-0767
Life Care Center Of RaynhamRaynham, MA2.2 mi4 of 5154(508) 821-5700
Marian Manor Of TauntonTaunton, MA3.0 mi3 of 5116(508) 822-4885
Regalcare At TauntonTaunton, MA3.6 mi1 of 5100(508) 824-1467

Straight-line miles from the center of Raynham Center. 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 Raynham Center

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 19% of the $8,863 monthly median income of Raynham Center 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.

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Questions

Respite Care in Raynham Center: common questions

Which hospices serve Raynham Center?

Medicare lists 1 hospice for Raynham Center ZIP codes, including Compassionate Care Hospice Of Southeastern Massachusetts LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Raynham Center?

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 19% of the $8,863 monthly median income of Raynham Center 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 Raynham Center. 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.

More near Raynham Center

More senior care near Raynham Center

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.

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