Respite Care in West Concord, MA for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in West Concord, MA: the local picture

1,469

residents 65 or older (25% of West Concord)

63%

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

16%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in Middlesex County)

15

Medicare-certified hospices serve West Concord ZIP codes

Most older adults in West Concord live with someone: 63% 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 216 West Concord residents aged 65 or older report a disability (16%) (28% in Middlesex County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 15 hospices serving West Concord ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

West Concord compared with Middlesex County and Massachusetts

Census figure	West Concord	Middlesex County	Massachusetts
Residents 65+ with a disability	16%	28%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	28%	29%
Residents 65 or older	25%	16%	18%
Residents 85 or older	3.4%	2.0%	2.2%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	9.2%	11%
Households with no vehicle	3.0%	10%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$84,357	$78,342	—

Older residents in towns around West Concord

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Maynard, MA	3.2 mi	1,950	26%
Littleton Common, MA	6.7 mi	568	18%
Lexington, MA	8.8 mi	7,430	18%
Cochituate, MA	9.0 mi	1,267	25%
Hudson, MA	9.2 mi	3,369	37%
Waltham, MA	9.3 mi	10,228	30%

Hospices serving West Concord

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Metrowest Homecare And Hospice, An Amedisys Compan	Marlboro, MA	10 mi	(508) 383-7000
Brookhaven Hospice	Marlborough, MA	10 mi	(508) 820-4800
Hands And Hearts Hospice Corporation	Wellesley Hills, MA	12 mi	(617) 675-1900
Compassionate Care Hospice	Woburn, MA	13 mi	(781) 935-5550
Visiting Nurse & Community Care	Arlington, MA	13 mi	(781) 643-6090

Nursing homes near West Concord (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Rivercrest Long Term Care	W Concord, MA	1.3 mi	5 of 5	151	(978) 325-6856
Care One At Concord	W Concord, MA	1.7 mi	4 of 5	135	(978) 371-3400
Life Care Center Of Acton	Acton, MA	2.8 mi	4 of 5	155	(978) 263-9101
The Commons Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation	Lincoln, MA	4.3 mi	5 of 5	32	(781) 430-6715

Straight-line miles from the center of West Concord. 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 West Concord

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 24% of the $7,030 monthly median income of West Concord 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 West Concord: common questions

Which hospices serve West Concord?

Medicare lists 15 hospices for West Concord ZIP codes, including Metrowest Homecare And Hospice, An Amedisys Compan, Brookhaven Hospice, Hands And Hearts Hospice Corporation.

How much does respite care cost in West Concord?

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 24% of the $7,030 monthly median income of West Concord 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 West Concord. 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 West Concord, MA