Hospice Support in Augusta, KS: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Augusta, KS: the local picture

20

Medicare-certified hospices serve Augusta ZIP codes

240

residents 85 or older (2.6% of all residents)

30%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (27% in Butler County)

42%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in Butler County)

Medicare lists 20 hospices whose service area includes Augusta ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Compassion Within Hospice in Andover (7.9 mi) and Home Health & Hospice Of Kansas in Wichita (14 mi).

483 Augusta residents 65 or older live alone (30% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Augusta compared with Butler County and Kansas

Census figure	Augusta	Butler County	Kansas
Residents 85 or older	2.6%	1.9%	2.0%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	27%	30%
Residents 65+ with a disability	42%	37%	33%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	2.2%	7.0%	5.6%
Residents 65 or older	18%	16%	17%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	7.7%	8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$35,000	$56,482	—

Older residents in towns around Augusta

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Andover, KS	8.9 mi	1,941	19%
El Dorado, KS	10 mi	2,221	40%
Rose Hill, KS	13 mi	553	42%
Bel Aire, KS	16 mi	1,417	20%
Kechi, KS	17 mi	489	21%
Derby, KS	18 mi	4,342	33%

Hospices serving Augusta

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Compassion Within Hospice	Andover, KS	7.9 mi	(316) 512-9039
Home Health & Hospice Of Kansas	Wichita, KS	14 mi	(316) 869-0015
Interim Healthcare Of Wichita Inc (Hospice)	Wichita, KS	14 mi	(316) 265-4295
Providence Home Health & Hospice LLC	Wichita, KS	14 mi	(316) 558-5956
Traditions Health	Wichita, KS	14 mi	(316) 687-2273
Faith Hospice	Wichita, KS	14 mi	(316) 370-2116

Straight-line miles from the center of Augusta. 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 Augusta

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 45% of the $2,917 monthly median income of Augusta 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 Augusta: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Augusta?

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 45% of the $2,917 monthly median income of Augusta 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.

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