Respite Care in Yarmouth, ME: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Yarmouth, ME: the local picture

1,221

residents 65 or older (19% of Yarmouth)

61%

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

37%

of residents 65+ report a disability (26% in Cumberland County)

9

Medicare-certified hospices serve Yarmouth ZIP codes

Most older adults in Yarmouth live with someone: 61% 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 402 Yarmouth residents aged 65 or older report a disability (37%) (26% in Cumberland County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 9 hospices serving Yarmouth ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Yarmouth compared with Cumberland County and Maine

Census figure	Yarmouth	Cumberland County	Maine
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	26%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	30%	29%
Residents 65 or older	19%	20%	22%
Residents 85 or older	3.7%	2.2%	2.3%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.9%	7.5%	9.4%
Households with no vehicle	2.2%	6.9%	6.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$67,560	$67,204	—

Older residents in towns around Yarmouth

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Cumberland Center, ME	2.8 mi	306	23%
Westbrook, ME	11 mi	3,753	30%
Portland, ME	12 mi	11,616	30%
North Windham, ME	12 mi	996	36%
South Portland, ME	13 mi	5,580	33%
Brunswick, ME	14 mi	4,058	36%

Hospices serving Yarmouth

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Chans Home Health & Hospice	Brunswick, ME	12 mi	(207) 729-6782
Beacon Hospice, An Amedisys Company	So Portland, ME	13 mi	(207) 772-0929
Affinity Care Of Maine, LLC	South Portland, ME	13 mi	(207) 345-6669
Northern Light Home Care & Hospice	South Portland, ME	13 mi	(800) 757-3326
Gentiva I	South Portland, ME	13 mi	(207) 245-1648

Nursing homes near Yarmouth (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Coastal Manor	Yarmouth, ME	0.3 mi	2 of 5	39	(207) 846-2250
Brentwood Center For Health & Rehabilitation, LLC	Yarmouth, ME	1.1 mi	1 of 5	78	(207) 846-9021
Hawthorne House	Freeport, ME	3.1 mi	4 of 5	83	(207) 865-4782
Sedgewood Commons	Falmouth, ME	5.0 mi	3 of 5	91	(207) 781-5775

Straight-line miles from the center of 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 Yarmouth

At the Maine median aide wage of $18.55 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,608 a month in wages, which is 29% of the $5,630 monthly median income of Yarmouth households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Maine's minimum wage is $15.10 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 Yarmouth: common questions

Which hospices serve Yarmouth?

Medicare lists 9 hospices for Yarmouth ZIP codes, including Chans Home Health & Hospice, Beacon Hospice, An Amedisys Company, Affinity Care Of Maine, LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Yarmouth?

At the Maine median aide wage of $18.55 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,608 a month in wages, which is 29% of the $5,630 monthly median income of Yarmouth households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Maine's minimum wage is $15.10 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 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 Maine.

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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 Yarmouth, ME