Hospice Support in Americus, GA: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Americus, GA: the local picture

9

Medicare-certified hospices serve Americus ZIP codes

361

residents 85 or older (2.3% of all residents)

34%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (26% in Sumter County)

31%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Sumter County)

Medicare lists 9 hospices whose service area includes Americus ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Phoebe Sumter Hospice in Americus (2.4 mi) and Crisp Regional Hospice And Palliative Care in Cordele (27 mi).

779 Americus residents 65 or older live alone (34% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Americus compared with Sumter County and Georgia

Census figure	Americus	Sumter County	Georgia
Residents 85 or older	2.3%	2.0%	1.4%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	26%	26%
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	34%	34%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.1%	7.4%	7.2%
Residents 65 or older	15%	18%	15%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	15%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$39,877	$38,511	—

Older residents in towns around Americus

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Montezuma, GA	19 mi	548	35%
Leesburg, GA	24 mi	395	34%
Dawson, GA	25 mi	810	21%
Vienna, GA	26 mi	733	13%
Cordele, GA	28 mi	1,594	37%
Unadilla, GA	31 mi	370	45%

Hospices serving Americus

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Phoebe Sumter Hospice	Americus, GA	2.4 mi	(229) 928-4000
Crisp Regional Hospice And Palliative Care	Cordele, GA	27 mi	(229) 273-6282
Pruitthealth Hospice-Cordele	Cordele, GA	27 mi	(229) 271-0300
Affinis Hospice, LLC	Albany, GA	33 mi	(229) 435-2109
Georgia Hospice Care	Albany, GA	35 mi	(229) 349-6390
Gentiva	Warner Robins, GA	49 mi	(478) 953-1016

Straight-line miles from the center of Americus. 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 Americus

At the Georgia median aide wage of $14.07 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,219 a month in wages, which is 37% of the $3,323 monthly median income of Americus households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Georgia's state rate is lower than the federal one, so employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act pay at least the federal $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor).

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 Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states.

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 Americus: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Americus?

At the Georgia median aide wage of $14.07 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,219 a month in wages, which is 37% of the $3,323 monthly median income of Americus households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Georgia's state rate is lower than the federal one, so employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act pay at least the federal $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor).

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.

In-Home Hospice Support in Americus, GA