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Chip S.

Fairhaven, MA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Personal care
respite care
errands
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
With a decade dedicated to enriching the lives of adults and seniors, I'm driven by a passion for fostering their well-being and independence. My background includes a college degree and extensive experience in adult and senior care. I am CPR and First Aid certified. As a compassionate and detail-oriented caregiver, I prioritize...
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Yuka P.

South Dartmouth, MA

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$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hospice services
light cleaning
companionship
dementia
errands
+ 1 more
I am a Nurse Assistant. Making a positive impact on someone's life is my daily goal as a caregiver. With 8 years of experience, I bring compassion and a calm demeanor to every situation. I am dedicated to supporting adults and seniors, ensuring their well-being and independence. I am adept at adapting to changing routines and...
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Danielle A.

New Bedford, MA

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$25/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
mobility assistance
home modification
light cleaning
live-in home care
+ 1 more
Making a difference in people's lives is my passion, which is why I've dedicated the last five years to senior care. I understand the importance of supporting well-being and independence. My approach is patient, compassionate, and friendly. I strive to understand each person's preferences and history. I'm experienced in adapting...
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Ivelisse P.

New Bedford, MA

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$15/hr
4 years experience
Personal care
respite care
errands
light cleaning
meal prep
Making a difference in someone's life is what drives me. For the past four years, I've had the privilege of providing compassionate care to adults and seniors, always respecting their independence. My graduate degree has given me a strong foundation. I am adept at adapting to changing routines and de-escalating stressful...
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Melissa B.

Caregiver

Wareham, MA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
live-in home care
companionship
dementia
errands
+ 1 more
For the last 25 years, I have applied my BSN/RN to work with the elderly and infirm to help them maintain independence and provide respite care to their families. My compassion and patience for the elderly grew from the loss of my own mother from dementia. I truly enjoy working with the elderly and appreciate and honor their...

Care Member says "Melissa is a kind and caring person who is also a true professional!! "

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Heather B.

East Wareham, MA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
8 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
companionship
dementia
errands
+ 1 more
Making a difference in someone's life is what I strive for every day. As a Certified Nursing Assistant, I'm passionate about supporting the well-being and independence of adults and seniors. My college degree has provided me with a strong foundation. I provide respite care, transportation, and personal care. I also assist with...

Harriet B. says "Heather has both the personality and disposition for an accomplished care giver. Reliability and responsibility are just two of her most outstanding...

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Erin C.

Tiverton, RI

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
14 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Hospice services
light cleaning
companionship
dementia
errands
+ 1 more
- Licensed CNA with many years of personal care experience: showering, dressing, toileting, companionship, meal prep, games and activities, walks, light housework, and pet care. - Household management and scheduling of appts/staff. . - College degrees and certifications, with a wide range of interests and hobbies. - USAF...

Care Member says "I will lead by saying that Erin is absolutely wonderful and our family is so grateful for having found her. She cared for my Dad at the end of his life...

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Debbie C.

Falmouth, MA

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
personal care
dementia
errands
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have been a nurse for 29yrs. Started in long term care, geriatrics(my passion). Ventured into visiting nurse, hospital nursing , sub acute and brief visit in hospice. I am nearing my retirement years and realized I need to work but doing something I love that is geriatrics. I was asked to care for a woman almost 6yrs ago.. she...

Marc H. says "Debbie , was a deeply caring and vital part of the care team taking care of my 98 year old father. As a trained medical nurse she brings far more knowledge...

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Nancy M.

West Wareham, MA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Transportation
errands
light cleaning
respite care
I'm a Licensed Practical Nurse with 25 years of experience . I have worked in both Sub-Acute and long term care. The past 10 years I have been working in mental health. I'm able to provide a safe , nurturing environment focusing on maintaining dignity and respect to your family member. I can offer respite care, give medication ,...
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David P.

Falmouth, MA

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$30/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
live-in home care
dementia
errands
home modification
+ 1 more
Making a positive impact on the lives of adults and seniors is what I'm passionate about. I am patient, calm, friendly, and detail-oriented. I provide respite care, live-in care, transportation, and assistance with errands. I can also help with personal care, light housekeeping, and meal preparation. I adapt to changing...
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Beatrice M.

Fall River, MA

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$15/hr
3 years experience
Personal care
respite care
errands
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
With three years dedicated to enriching the lives of adults and seniors, I bring genuine compassion to my care. My background includes a high school degree and ongoing professional development. I am CPR and First Aid trained. I offer respite care, transportation, errands/shopping, personal care, light housekeeping, and meal...
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Chantelle M.

Westport, MA

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$35/hr
10 years experience
Live-in home care
meal prep
errands
home modification
light cleaning
+ 1 more
With a decade dedicated to enriching the lives of adults and seniors, I'm passionate about fostering their independence and well-being. My background as a medic in the Army, being a Registered Nurse, coupled with my college degree, has equipped me with the skills to provide comprehensive support, including medical management,...
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Nancy K.

Companion & Life Enrichment

Mashpee, MA

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$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
respite care
dementia
errands
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Through my former experience working at a 5-Star nursing and rehabilitation facility on Cape Cod as a Life Enrichment provider, and as my mother's care giver throughout her long journey with Parkinson's disease, I learned many ways to assist people so they can happily remain living independently at any age or to recover from...
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Cassia M.

Forestdale, MA

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$25/hr
7 years experience
Hospice services
light cleaning
companionship
dementia
errands
+ 1 more
Bringing comfort, safety, and emotional support to others is my calling. With over 7 years of experience providing compassionate in-home care, including hospice and respite services, I assist with daily living, mobility, meals, light housekeeping, errands, and transportation. I have experience in memory care, adapting to...
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Velica A.

Fall River, MA

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$20/hr
2 years experience
Hospice services
light cleaning
companionship
dementia
errands
+ 1 more
Making a difference in someone's life is what I strive for each day. With two years of experience providing home health care, I am passionate about supporting adults and seniors' well-being and independence. I'm patient, compassionate, and friendly. I'm skilled at adapting to changing routines, de-escalating stressful...
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Jane S.

Forestdale, MA

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$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Personal care
respite care
errands
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
With a decade dedicated to caring for adults and seniors, I'm passionate about promoting their independence and well-being. My background as a Licensed Practising Nurse, coupled with CPR and First Aid Training, allows me to provide comprehensive support. I offer respite care, transportation, personal care, meal preparation,...
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Grace H.

Tiverton, RI

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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hospice services
light cleaning
companionship
dementia
errands
+ 1 more
Making a real difference in someone's life is what drives me as a caregiver. With over 15 years of experience providing home health, respite care, and hospice services, I'm passionate about supporting the well-being and independence of adults and seniors. I provide transportation, assist with errands, shopping, light...
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Maria C.

Falmouth, MA

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$35/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Live-in home care
meal prep
errands
home modification
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Making a difference in someone's life is what I strive for every day. With nine years of experience, I'm a Certified Nursing Assistant and Certified Home Health Aid. I'm passionate about supporting adults' and seniors' well-being and independence. I provide respite care, live-in home care, transportation, errands, light...
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Courtney L.

Fall River, MA

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Personal care
respite care
errands
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Making a difference in someone's life is what I strive for as a caregiver. With 20 years of experience, I bring a patient, compassionate, and friendly approach to senior care. My background includes some college coursework, and I am certified in CPR and First Aid. I provide respite care, transportation, errands, personal care,...
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Isatou G.

Fall River, MA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Live-in home care
meal prep
errands
home modification
light cleaning
+ 1 more
With a decade of experience, I'm dedicated to providing compassionate and reliable senior care. My passion stems from supporting the well-being and independence of adults and seniors, as well as offering families a dependable care option. Taking care of my in-law showed me I had a niche for taking care of others. As a Certified...
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  • 24 respite care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $25.00/hr as of March 2026

Recent respite care reviews from local parents in Fairhaven, MA

Respite Care in Fairhaven, MA are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 24 listed respite care

Melissa B.

Melissa is a kind and caring person who is also a true professional!!

- Care member

Heather B.

Heather has both the personality and disposition for an accomplished care giver. Reliability and responsibility are just two of her most...

- Harriet B.

Erin C.

I will lead by saying that Erin is absolutely wonderful and our family is so grateful for having found her. She cared for my Dad at the end...

- Care member

FAQs for finding respite care near you in Fairhaven, MA

The respite care meaning can vary slightly depending on who is providing their services. This is why we recommend that you review the profiles of the 1 respite care providers near you in Fairhaven, MA carefully to see what services they offer. That being said, respite care services usually involve providing caregiving support when the usual caregiver can’t be there.

Care.com makes finding respite care providers near you in Fairhaven, MA fast and easy. From the comfort of your own home, you can review a variety of different respite caregiver profiles in your area to learn more about their experiences and services. You can also read reviews from former clients to help find the right fit for your family.

The cost of respite care near you in Fairhaven, MA can vary depending on the cost of living in your location and how much experience the caregiver has. However, to give you a jumping off point, the average rate for respite care providers in Fairhaven, MA is $25.00 per hour.

The types of respite care services you require likely depend on the type of care the person you’re caring for needs. For example, some people may require more general caregiving, whereas some need help with transportation, taking medication, or grooming. Because of this, it can be helpful to review different profiles of respite care providers near you in Fairhaven, MA.

To safely hire respite care near you in Fairhaven, MA, we strongly recommend you run an independent background check, interview a handful of different caregivers, and request references. You can also review the profiles of respite caregivers who have a CareCheck badge on their profile.

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