Hospice Support in Auburn, NE: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Auburn, NE: the local picture

4

Medicare-certified hospices serve Auburn ZIP codes

72

residents 85 or older (2.1% of all residents)

39%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (29% in Nemaha County)

34%

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

Medicare lists 4 hospices whose service area includes Auburn ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Aseracare Hospice in Lincoln (50 mi) and St. Croix Hospice in Lincoln (51 mi).

283 Auburn residents 65 or older live alone (39% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Auburn compared with Nemaha County and Nebraska

Census figure	Auburn	Nemaha County	Nebraska
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	1.9%	2.0%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	29%	31%
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	34%	32%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	9.2%	5.4%	5.2%
Residents 65 or older	23%	20%	17%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	10%	9.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$47,483	$51,250	—

Older residents in towns around Auburn

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Nebraska City, NE	20 mi	1,359	37%
Falls City, NE	26 mi	926	44%
Shenandoah, IA	36 mi	1,280	35%
Hiawatha, KS	41 mi	605	38%
Plattsmouth, NE	43 mi	1,093	33%
Hickman, NE	44 mi	291	38%

Hospices serving Auburn

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Aseracare Hospice	Lincoln, NE	50 mi	(402) 488-1363
St. Croix Hospice	Lincoln, NE	51 mi	(402) 328-2350
St. Croix Hospice	Omaha, NE	62 mi	(402) 609-4818
Good Samaritan Society - Hospice	Hastings, NE	135 mi	(402) 460-5868

Straight-line miles from the center of Auburn. 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 Auburn

At the Nebraska median aide wage of $17.38 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,506 a month in wages, which is 38% of the $3,957 monthly median income of Auburn households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Nebraska's minimum wage is $15.00 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 Auburn: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Auburn?

At the Nebraska median aide wage of $17.38 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,506 a month in wages, which is 38% of the $3,957 monthly median income of Auburn households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Nebraska's minimum wage is $15.00 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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