Hospice Support in Abilene, TX: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Abilene, TX: the local picture

15

Medicare-certified hospices serve Abilene ZIP codes

2,610

residents 85 or older (2.0% of all residents)

29%

of residents 65+ in households live alone

38%

of residents 65+ report a disability

Medicare lists 15 hospices whose service area includes Abilene ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Hendrick Hospice Care Inc in Abilene (1.5 mi) and Kinder Hearts Hospice in Abilene (1.7 mi).

4,876 Abilene residents 65 or older live alone (29% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Abilene compared with Texas

Census figure	Abilene	Texas
Residents 85 or older	2.0%	1.4%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	25%
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	35%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.2%	8.0%
Residents 65 or older	14%	13%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$54,977	—

Older residents in towns around Abilene

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Potosi, TX	8.8 mi	717	5.0%
Clyde, TX	14 mi	603	33%
Merkel, TX	16 mi	463	36%
Anson, TX	23 mi	594	32%
Sweetwater, TX	39 mi	1,817	41%
Stamford, TX	42 mi	579	35%

Hospices serving Abilene

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hendrick Hospice Care Inc	Abilene, TX	1.5 mi	(325) 670-2273
Kinder Hearts Hospice	Abilene, TX	1.7 mi	(325) 672-6135
Hospice Of The Big Country	Abilene, TX	2.5 mi	(325) 793-5450
Gentiva	Abilene, TX	2.7 mi	(325) 691-9948
Enhabit Hospice	Abilene, TX	4.8 mi	(325) 266-0260
Coleman Home Health And Hospice Inc	Coleman, TX	47 mi	(325) 625-3222

Straight-line miles from the center of Abilene. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a caregiver for hospice support can help with

Comfort, company and a calm presence
Gentle personal care and repositioning
Small meals and fluids as the person wants
Telling the hospice nurse about changes

Cost

What hospice support costs in Abilene

At the Texas median aide wage of $11.65 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,010 a month in wages, which is 22% of the $4,581 monthly median income of Abilene households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Texas's minimum wage is $7.25 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 STAR+PLUS in Texas: using consumer directed services to pay a family caregiver.

Before you hire

What to know before hiring a caregiver for hospice support

Under Medicare, hospice is for someone whose doctors certify a life expectancy of six months or less and who chooses comfort care instead of treatment to cure the illness. Medicare does not cover room and board for hospice care at home (Medicare.gov).

Questions worth asking: Have you cared for someone at the end of life? How do you work with a hospice nurse? Can you sit overnight in the last days if needed? More in our hospice support guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Hospice Support in Abilene: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Abilene?

At the Texas median aide wage of $11.65 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,010 a month in wages, which is 22% of the $4,581 monthly median income of Abilene households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Texas's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Who qualifies for hospice under Medicare?

Someone whose hospice doctor (and regular doctor, if they have one) certifies a life expectancy of six months or less, and who accepts comfort care instead of curative treatment (Medicare.gov).

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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.

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