Respite Care in Massachusetts
We're still building out our respite care directory for Massachusetts. Pick a city below for local pricing and provider listings.
What respite can cost in Massachusetts
Respite is short-term relief for a family caregiver. No survey prices it on its own, so the estimates below are worked out from Massachusetts prices for in-home care, adult day and assisted living.
- In-home respite: about $40/hour from the local in-home care median at 44 hours a week. Roughly $320 for an 8-hour day, or $1,600 for a 40-hour week.
- Adult day respite: about $121/day (monthly adult-day median ÷ 20 program days), or about $605 for a five-day week.
- Short stay in assisted living: about $320/day (local assisted-living monthly ÷ 30), or about $2,240 for a week. Communities often bill a higher short-stay rate; ask before booking.
Each figure divides a local monthly median into hours or days. More on our methodology page.
Massachusetts licensing & regulation
Medicaid & local resources in Massachusetts
Long-Term Care Ombudsman
Massachusetts Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program helps residents of nursing homes, assisted living, and similar settings in Massachusetts resolve concerns about care and rights.
Medicaid programs for care at home
- Frail Elder Waiver. MassHealth 1915(c) Frail Elder Waiver for adults 65+ and adults 60–64 with physical disabilities (CMS factsheet).
National helplines
- Eldercare Locator · 800-677-1116
Free nationwide connection to local aging services.
- 211
Local health and human services referrals.
- NCOA BenefitsCheckUp
Screen for benefits you may qualify for.
- DIAL
ACL Disability Information and Access Line.
- VA health benefits
Veterans health care and long-term care programs.
Cities in Massachusetts
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Providers disclosing respite care in Massachusetts
No providers in Massachusetts currently carry an official respite care service flag.
Respite Care is offered by some licensed providers rather than by a separate kind of facility.
Frequently asked questions
Which cities in Massachusetts have respite care listings?
Massachusetts has respite care listings in 248 cities and towns. Find yours in the city list on this page, or search for it by name.
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