Respite Care in West Yarmouth, MA for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in West Yarmouth, MA: the local picture

2,215

residents 65 or older (36% of West Yarmouth)

49%

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

26%

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

5

Medicare-certified hospices serve West Yarmouth ZIP codes

Most older adults in West Yarmouth live with someone: 49% 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 569 West Yarmouth residents aged 65 or older report a disability (26%) (27% in Barnstable County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 5 hospices serving West Yarmouth ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

West Yarmouth compared with Barnstable County and Massachusetts

Census figure	West Yarmouth	Barnstable County	Massachusetts
Residents 65+ with a disability	26%	27%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	51%	28%	29%
Residents 65 or older	36%	33%	18%
Residents 85 or older	6.5%	4.1%	2.2%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	10%	6.8%	11%
Households with no vehicle	8.7%	5.4%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,865	$76,945	—

Older residents in towns around West Yarmouth

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
South Yarmouth, MA	2.9 mi	3,735	29%
Yarmouth Port, MA	4.4 mi	2,429	26%
West Dennis, MA	4.5 mi	1,092	31%
Barnstable Town, MA	5.6 mi	13,297	29%
Dennis Port, MA	6.0 mi	1,060	36%
South Dennis, MA	6.5 mi	1,122	24%

Hospices serving West Yarmouth

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Visiting Nurse Association Of Cape Cod Hospice	Hyannis, MA	2.6 mi	(508) 957-7710
Broad Reach Hospice	Chatham, MA	15 mi	(508) 945-4601
Hospice Services Of Massachusetts	Lakeville, MA	39 mi	(508) 291-0049
Continuum Care Of Mass, LLC	Fall River, MA	46 mi	(434) 977-9715
Beacon Hospice, An Amedisys Company	Charlestown, MA	66 mi	(617) 242-4872

Nursing homes near West Yarmouth (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Mayflower Place Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	West Yarmouth, MA	1.0 mi	2 of 5	72	(413) 544-3329
Pavilion, The	Hyannis, MA	3.7 mi	5 of 5	82	(508) 775-6663
Windsor Nursing & Retirement Home	South Yarmouth, MA	4.2 mi	2 of 5	120	(508) 394-3514
Cape Regency Rehabilitation & Health Care Center	Centerville, MA	4.7 mi	1 of 5	120	(508) 778-1835

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

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 46% of the $3,739 monthly median income of West Yarmouth 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 Yarmouth: common questions

Which hospices serve West Yarmouth?

Medicare lists 5 hospices for West Yarmouth ZIP codes, including Visiting Nurse Association Of Cape Cod Hospice, Broad Reach Hospice, Hospice Services Of Massachusetts.

How much does respite care cost in West Yarmouth?

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 46% of the $3,739 monthly median income of West Yarmouth 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 Yarmouth. 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 Yarmouth, MA