Hospice Support in Atchison, KS: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Atchison, KS: the local picture

17

Medicare-certified hospices serve Atchison ZIP codes

276

residents 85 or older (2.6% of all residents)

29%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (30% in Atchison County)

43%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Atchison County)

Medicare lists 17 hospices whose service area includes Atchison ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Amberwell Hospice in Atchison (0.4 mi) and Hospice Of NE KS Multi-County in Hiawatha (22 mi).

381 Atchison 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.

Atchison compared with Atchison County and Kansas

Census figure	Atchison	Atchison County	Kansas
Residents 85 or older	2.6%	2.5%	2.0%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	30%	30%
Residents 65+ with a disability	43%	36%	33%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	9.9%	6.7%	5.6%
Residents 65 or older	14%	18%	17%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	12%	8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$56,375	$50,047	—

Older residents in towns around Atchison

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Leavenworth, KS	20 mi	4,880	40%
St. Joseph, MO	22 mi	11,999	37%
Platte City, MO	25 mi	824	37%
Lansing, KS	25 mi	1,765	21%
Country Club, MO	26 mi	470	20%
Hiawatha, KS	29 mi	605	38%

Hospices serving Atchison

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Amberwell Hospice	Atchison, KS	0.4 mi	(913) 360-5520
Hospice Of NE KS Multi-County	Hiawatha, KS	22 mi	(785) 742-1966
Aseracare Hospice	Savannah, MO	30 mi	(816) 324-1250
Monarch Hospice & Palliative Care	Shawnee, KS	42 mi	(913) 730-8080
Prairie Wind Hospice LLC	Shawnee, KS	42 mi	(785) 202-8900
Hospice Care Of Vna	Overland Park, KS	45 mi	(913) 888-4596

Straight-line miles from the center of Atchison. 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 Atchison

At the Kansas median aide wage of $15.03 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,303 a month in wages, which is 28% of the $4,698 monthly median income of Atchison households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kansas'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 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 Atchison: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Atchison?

At the Kansas median aide wage of $15.03 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,303 a month in wages, which is 28% of the $4,698 monthly median income of Atchison households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kansas'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.

In-Home Hospice Support in Atchison, KS