Find hospice care in Amherst, MA that you’ll love

33 hospice care are listed in Amherst, MA

The average rate is $32/hr as of May 2024

The average experience for nearby hospice care is 8 years

Hospice care in Amherst, MA

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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: Dementia, light cleaning, companionship, hospice services, errands, meal prep & 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.

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Ineida S C.


Amherst, MA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

I Have Been A CNA For 10+years.

I have been cna for 10+ year, working with elderly, young children and adults. Ouses to work in Nursing home hospital and hospice. now I would like to do more like one client at time and provide a better care.
Ineida S can also help with: Hospice services, companionship, light cleaning, meal prep, errands, dementia & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

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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: Meal prep, companionship, transportation, hospice services, errands, respite care & 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.

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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: Light cleaning, meal prep, dementia, errands, respite care, hospice services & more
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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: Light cleaning, home modification, companionship, hospice services, dementia, errands & more
Hi I'm Amelia! I have been working as a childcare provider for the last 3 years at a daycare. I'm a passionate caretaker and I'm always eager to work! With everything going on with covid, I am looking for a more private 1 on 1 type job. My mother works in home health and hospice and I have learned a lot from her over the years....
Amelia can also help with: Errands, meal prep, light cleaning, transportation

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: Mobility assistance, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, errands, companionship & more

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: Personal care, visiting nurse, hospice services, dementia
Skills:

Licensed Nurse

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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: Mobility assistance, light cleaning, companionship, hospice services, dementia, personal care & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Home Health Aide

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.

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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: Errands, light cleaning, dementia, live-in home care, companionship, hospice services & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

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.

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Brenda D.


Turners Falls, MA

$15-28/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate/professional Care Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 20+ years of private in home and agency care experience. I've worked with both male and female elder clients and their families in the home. I have experience in all forms of care from meal preparation to personal care including hospice care. I am a very reliable, responsible and caring middle aged woman who loves what...
Brenda can also help with: Personal care, dementia
5.0
"Brenda was hired by the client, and his family. She was caring, self-reliant, knowledgeable, cheerful, and flexible. She arrived at the expected time, or a bit earlier, and fulfilled the necessary duties along with other things. She was professional, neat, and...

Karuna B.

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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: Hospice services, home modification, companionship, errands, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0
"I don't know how else to describe Amanda other than a breath of fresh air. She came into our lives just as my father's life was ending, so it was a very emotional time. Her knowledge and skills (and delicious food) let us focus on spending time with my father...

Neela S.

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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: Personal care, dementia
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.

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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, respite care, dementia, hospice services, personal 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.

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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: Dementia, personal care, respite care, hospice services
Skills:

CNA

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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: Light cleaning, companionship, dementia, home modification, hospice services, errands & more
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

5.0
"She is kind and caring and will treat your family or your home like her own."

Samantha D.

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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, hospice services, companionship, errands, dementia, meal prep & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

CNA

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.

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Lisa W.


Greenfield, MA

$30/hr9 yrs exp

Housekeeper/Caregiver With 9 Years Senior Care Experience

Hi there! My name is Lisa. Thank you for clicking on me! I am a very motivated and energetic worker who is looking for housekeeping and or senior care work. I am caring for a few families right now but have open days during the week I'm looking to fill. I love cleaning, and really love helping my families. I also have been...
5.0
"I am so impressed with Lisa's compassion and dedication to her clients. Unfortunately the opportunity I have for her is just too far away from her area . She was recommended by a friend who raved about her. She's smart, articulate, and very caring what more could...

Theresa L.

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Priya A.


West Warren, MA

$14-50/hr5 yrs exp

Kind, Genuine Pre-gerontology Student Seeking Work As A Personal Care Assistant!

Hello! I am a caring, detail-oriented pre-med student with a goal in gerontology seeking high-quality work experience! I have 5 years worth of experience assisting those from a number of cultures (American, Indian, Russian, French, Korean, Turkish, and Dominican). My job-related skills include domestic tasks such as cooking...
Priya can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, meal prep, light cleaning, personal care, errands & more
5.0
"She's great and so focused i've known her for years taking care of my grandma while I was at work definitely missed her when she moved away for college"

Alexis F.

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Keeva M.


Springfield, MA

$40/hr10 yrs exp

Great Fun Loving Caregiver

I am a Personal Care Assistant , First Aid and AED Certification. I have over 10 years experience in Developmental Brain Injury, Dementia and Alzheimer's Care, end of life care and assisting clients with all activities of daily living.
Keeva can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, errands, companionship, dementia, live-in home care & more
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

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Recent hospice care reviews in Amherst, MA

Curtis H.

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 of fun together. He encourages Jim...

- Eunice M.

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.

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.

Brenda D.

5.0

Brenda was hired by the client, and his family. She was caring, self-reliant, knowledgeable, cheerful, and flexible. She arrived at the expected time, or a bit earlier, and fulfilled the necessary duties along with other things. She was professional, neat, and seemed well rested. Brenda was able to...

- Karuna B.

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Ratings for Amherst, MA hospice care listed on Care.com

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Hospice Care in Amherst, MA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews of the 33 listed hospice care.