How it works

Share details about your hospice care needs

Match with highly rated local hospice care near you

Compare hospice care options and choose the best fit

Hospice care in Florence, MA

Samantha H.'s Photo

Samantha H.


Florence, MA

$25-40/hr4 yrs exp

I enjoy helping to take care of those that are no longer able to do it for themselves. i'm a cna/cma and have plenty of hands on skilled nursing /hospice care experience. i'm also CPR and first aid certified
Samantha can also help with: Mobility assistance, errands, hospice services, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

Wound Care

CNA

Medical Equipment Experience

Donna W.'s Photo

Donna W.


Hatfield, MA

$35/hr10 yrs exp

ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR EXTRAORDINAIRE!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I live in Hatfield and am a young 70 yr old. I successfully navigated the kids, careers, pets, ex and aging parents stages of life. I am a retired UMass Amherst business manager; college-educated former beauty salon owner; certified end-of-life Doula and activities coordinator extraordinaire. Available for companionship,...
Donna can also help with: Respite care, hospice services, transportation, errands, companionship, meal prep & more
5.0
"We hired Donna to care for an elderly friend who was hospitalized due to complications from hip surgery. Donna provided live-in care in her home for three weeks and we couldn't have been more impressed and grateful. Donna was kind, caring, responsible, and took the...

Anna M.

Alyssa M.'s Photo

Alyssa M.


Holyoke, MA

$22/hr8 yrs exp

Certified Nurse Assistant

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Alyssa I'm 27 yrs old & I have 8 years experience as a Nurse Assistant. I'm very patient, loving & understanding . I have experience in NH long term care, rehab, hospice & private home care. I absolutely love what I do and cannot imagine doing anything else . I have great references and full availability ....
Alyssa can also help with: Dementia, mobility assistance, personal care, light cleaning, companionship, hospice services & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

CPR

3.0
"Alyssa was very good when she was at work, however within the first 2 weeks she had called in as well as quit without notice leaving us in a very difficult position. She was also not forthcoming about her multiple jobs and lack of reliable transportation. We would...

Dale S.

Haleigh C.'s Photo

Haleigh C.


Holyoke, MA

$20-25/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a certified home health aide with dementia and hospice training. I have 6 years experience including 2 years of hospice experience. I also enjoy activities with clients such as puzzles and games. This is a fun way to work on fine and gross motor skills, hand eye coordination, and gets the brain thinking! I am on my last...
Haleigh can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, meal prep, dementia, transportation, errands & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

Karen M.'s Photo

Karen M.


Northampton, MA

$27/hr6 yrs exp

Compassionate Companion

After caring for both of my parents through their later years as well as helping them at end of life, I realized I really love caring for the elderly. Regardless of their physical or mental decline they offer such wisdom and insight into the world.
Karen can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, respite care, meal prep, light cleaning, errands & more
Emma C.'s Photo

Emma C.


Northampton, MA

$25-26/hr3 yrs exp

Patient, Kind, Gentle

Growing up with my mom, a physical therapist specializing in home care and hospice, has equipped me with valuable knowledge of mobility and cognitive difficulties associated with aging and illnesses. Being passionate about providing companionship to older individuals, I strive to be more than a caregiver - I aim to be a genuine...
Emma can also help with: Errands, hospice services, light cleaning, home modification, dementia, companionship & more
Janet G.'s Photo

Janet G.


Northampton, MA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Personal Care Attendant

I'm an honest, attentive respectful Personal Care Attendant available for live-in care. I love working with the elderly and their pets and treat them as my family. I've worked with clients in post-stroke, with dementia, and in cardiac-rehab, those wheelchair-bound, and in Hospice-care. I engage clients in PT and OT exercises. I...
Janet can also help with: Meal prep, errands, dementia, light cleaning, hospice services, companionship & more
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

Arlene M.


Northampton, MA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Currently-LPN, Previous Home Health Aide

I have worked with seniors for many years in different capacities. Started out as a nursing assistant many years ago before working as a home health aide for 8 yrs. I currently am an LPN and have worked with a varied settings, with my last position as a staff nurse at the Lathrop Home in Northampton, Ma. Responsible for the care...
Arlene can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, personal care, visiting nurse
Skills:

Licensed Nurse

Andrea B.


Northampton, MA

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Andrea..

I am a licensed nurse with over 40 years of experience in skilled care, and dementia care in local nursing homes and home care settings. I am hospice trained, can do post surgical care, and am a CWW, a wound care certified nurse. I have spent my working life taking care of seniors, both while I attended Boston City Hospital for...
Andrea can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, mobility assistance, errands, companionship, dementia & more
Rosa M.'s Photo

Rosa M.


West Springfield, MA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have more than 20 years of experience in senior care. I can help with Transportation Services, medication, bed bath and hospice patients. I also have experience in wound care and prevention.
Rosa can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, hospice services, meal prep, companionship, errands & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Home Health Aide

5.0
"We were so happy with Rosa's work and expected to have her work for us for, taking care of my Dad, for quite some time, but he contracted COVID and passed quickly. We highly recommend her as a care aide for elderly clients."

Becca G.

Jasmine R.'s Photo

Jasmine R.


Springfield, MA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Care-giver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I have been a CNA for 10 yrs and I have experience with nursing homes, home care, assisted living, hospice, respite, I am Alzheimer's and Dementia certified, CPR certified
Jasmine can also help with: Respite care, hospice services, personal care, dementia
Skills:

CNA

Sheileen T.'s Photo

Sheileen T.


Springfield, MA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

I Love Being A Caregiver

Responsible caregiver who shows a high level of compassion to the patients and their families. I am able to perform all job tasks needed day to day. I am very reliable and I don't mind picking up last minute shifts if needed. I am fully vaccinated and CPR Certified. I have been a caregiver for over 12 years now and absolutely...
Sheileen can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, hospice services, home modification, errands, dementia & more
Skills:

CPR

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Hard worker and very caring. She puts her Heart into her work."

Tracy P.

Brenda C.'s Photo

Brenda C.


Ware, MA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Care Giver

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have 35 years experience in the medical field. I owned and operated a nursing home for 10 years. I am CPR and first aid certified. I was a former EMT/fire fighter. I have worked with all levels of care with children and adults. I am also serve safe for quality food and/or service including meal prep. I am covid vaccinated ....
Brenda can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, live-in home care, companionship, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Brenda has been fantastic! She's been supporting my parents and is tremendously helpful. My father had a stroke 20 years ago and is increasingly disabled as he ages and gets more frail. Brenda is very knowledgeable about how to help him move and transfer, as well...

Juliana G.

Kathleen S.'s Photo

Kathleen S.


Springfield, MA

$20-30/hr6 yrs exp

Home Health Aide / Personal Care Attendant / Companion

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have always had a passion for working with the elderly. I became a Certified Personal Care Attendant in 2011 and have been working with seniors in their homes ever since. I can provide assistance with all ADLs including; bathing, dressing, cleaning, meal prep, medication management, feeding tubes, housekeeping and more. I have...
Kathleen can also help with: Live-in home care, personal care, hospice services, dementia, respite care
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"It takes a special person to take gentle care of someone diagnosed with Dementia/Alzheimer's & we found that person in Kathy. Kathy can be quiet in her ways-which was welcomed as my aunt progressed & craved a calmer environment. She does her work with compassion &...

Chrissy B.

Amanda H.'s Photo

Amanda H.


Ludlow, MA

$35-50/hr8 yrs exp

Loving Care At Home

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I am an honest caring , respectful , loving care provider / LPN with 8 years experience with live- in care and hourly care . I am also 1st aid and CPR certified and I do love my job as well as my client, I have worked with client with dementia, cancer , hospice, Parkinson's , Alzheimer's and stroke rehab. I do love taking care...
Amanda can also help with: Dementia, companionship, hospice services, home modification, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

4.0
"Amanda took care of our mother while we were at work. She was always on time always ready to work and help out. She also made sure that chores were done around the house -- dishes washed and put away, trash taken out -- so that I could relax when I got home after...

Alice E.

Heidi P.'s Photo

Heidi P.


Chicopee, MA

$17-20/hr10 yrs exp

I'm Flexible With Hours . Part Time Employment

Hello. I've been doing home care for 20 years off and on off. I've taken care of my great aunt , my husbands grand mother , both my grandparents , and several clients over the years. As well as have some knowledge of Mitochondrial Disease from caring for a friend who has it. I hold certificates in personal care , dementia...
Heidi can also help with: Dementia, personal care
5.0
" Heidi is a very sweet person she takes matters into her own and goes above and beyond to help whoever is in need "

Nicole S.

Curtis H.'s Photo

Curtis H.


Amherst, MA

$45/hr6 yrs exp

Very Efficient, Kind Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have over 6 years of experience. I can help with ADLs. I have worked with a quadriplegic client, autism, behavioral, dementia, Alzheimer's, returning home from surgery, and hospice. I have worked for the State of Illinois, and have been certified through the State of California to do home care. Very active and attentive...
Curtis can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, hospice services, errands, light cleaning, companionship & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"I hired Curtis to care for my husband, Jim, who has a spinal cord injury. I could not have chosen a better caregiver than Curtis. He is responsible, kind, caring and compassionate with my husband. He has a great sense of humor and he and Jim laugh and have a lot...

Eunice M.

Wendy N.'s Photo

Wendy N.


Westfield, MA

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

Qualified Retired CNA/Phlebotomist

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! Thank you for dropping by! I have 20+ years experience working with the elderly. I specialize in Alzheimer's, Dementia, stroke, and Parkinson's patients but have experienced it all. From nursing homes, assisted living, to hospitals, hospice, and home care I have a wide array of knowledge when it comes to helping make sure...
Wendy can also help with: Errands, hospice services, light cleaning, meal prep, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Wendy was an amazing caregiver for my grandfather. She got him out of the house whether it was to sit in the front yard, take him on car ride around town or to McDonald's for a cheeseburger (he's 95 and that was his favorite place to meet friends pre-covid!!)...

Care member

Lindsay D.'s Photo

Lindsay D.


Wilbraham, MA

$15-50/hr

Peofessional Friendly Caring Hospice Expierence

Professional friendly caring personality Gentle calm patient Hospice experience Senior experience all ages Great hygiene, no problem with bathing, dressing No task is to small or to big
Lindsay can also help with: Meal prep, live-in home care, light cleaning, errands, hospice services, dementia & more
Laura P.'s Photo

Laura P.


Millers Falls, MA

$25-28/hr10 yrs exp

PCA/End Of Life Doula

I have worked for many families. Some for years and others not as long. Depending on what service were needed. I have made some very special friendships through the years. I love my work. I wouldn't trade it for anything.
Laura can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, hospice services, companionship, errands, meal prep & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

Showing 1 - 20 of 36

Recent hospice care reviews in Florence, MA

Donna W.

5.0

We hired Donna to care for an elderly friend who was hospitalized due to complications from hip surgery. Donna provided live-in care in her home for three weeks and we couldn't have been more impressed and grateful. Donna was kind, caring, responsible, and took the initiative to help with everything...

- Anna M.

Alyssa M.

3.0

Alyssa was very good when she was at work, however within the first 2 weeks she had called in as well as quit without notice leaving us in a very difficult position. She was also not forthcoming about her multiple jobs and lack of reliable transportation. We would like to see her be successful but...

- Dale S.

Rosa M.

5.0

We were so happy with Rosa's work and expected to have her work for us for, taking care of my Dad, for quite some time, but he contracted COVID and passed quickly. We highly recommend her as a care aide for elderly clients.

- Becca G.

Sheileen T.

5.0

Hard worker and very caring. She puts her Heart into her work.

- Tracy P.

Brenda C.

5.0

Brenda has been fantastic! She's been supporting my parents and is tremendously helpful. My father had a stroke 20 years ago and is increasingly disabled as he ages and gets more frail. Brenda is very knowledgeable about how to help him move and transfer, as well as what additional equipment we need...

- Juliana G.

Additional Hospice Care Services

Hospice Care Articles

Overnight caregivers: What they do and how much you can expect to pay

Overnight caregivers: What they do and how much you can expect to pay

January 25th, 2022 Whether your older loved one needs more assistance through the night than you can provide or they need a caregiver to look out for their safety, you might b... Read more
Home safety for seniors: 6 simple ways to make a home safe to age in

Home safety for seniors: 6 simple ways to make a home safe to age in

December 7th, 2022 Many seniors dream of enjoying post-retirement from the comfort of a home they’ve lived in for years. But age can bring physical and cognitive changes... Read more
8 special needs respite care options for well-deserving parents

8 special needs respite care options for well-deserving parents

January 24th, 2018 If you’re caring for a child with a disability, it can be easy to feel overwhelmed. Many people around you will assume that you’ll be your child’s sole care... Read more
How to write a caregiver job description to attract strong candidates

How to write a caregiver job description to attract strong candidates

July 12th, 2021 Whether you’re hiring a home health aide to care for your elderly mother in her apartment or you’re looking to hire a caregiver to work for your small ... Read more
Senior caregiver interview questions to ask when hiring

Senior caregiver interview questions to ask when hiring

October 2nd, 2022 The first step to hiring a well-matched senior caregiver for a loved one is to recognize which type of care you’re looking for. If they don’t need nursing o... Read more