Hospice Support in Barbourville, KY: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Barbourville, KY: the local picture

2

Medicare-certified hospices serve Barbourville ZIP codes

197

residents 85 or older (6.3% of all residents)

78%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (40% in Knox County)

57%

of residents 65+ report a disability (50% in Knox County)

Medicare lists 2 hospices whose service area includes Barbourville ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Vna Health At Home 1 in London (23 mi) and Hospice Of The Bluegrass, Inc. in Hazard (49 mi).

422 Barbourville residents 65 or older live alone (78% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Barbourville compared with Knox County and Kentucky

Census figure	Barbourville	Knox County	Kentucky
Residents 85 or older	6.3%	1.7%	1.7%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	78%	40%	30%
Residents 65+ with a disability	57%	50%	39%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	21%	10.0%	8.0%
Residents 65 or older	22%	17%	17%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	37%	22%	13%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$20,470	$27,992	—

Older residents in towns around Barbourville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Corbin, KY	13 mi	1,612	31%
Williamsburg, KY	18 mi	705	35%
Middlesborough, KY	20 mi	1,924	39%
London, KY	20 mi	1,576	43%
Harrogate, TN	24 mi	837	44%
Tazewell, TN	33 mi	496	54%

Hospices serving Barbourville

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Vna Health At Home 1	London, KY	23 mi	(606) 877-3950
Hospice Of The Bluegrass, Inc.	Hazard, KY	49 mi	(606) 439-2111

Straight-line miles from the center of Barbourville. 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 Barbourville

At the Kentucky median aide wage of $17.52 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,518 a month in wages, which is 89% of the $1,706 monthly median income of Barbourville households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kentucky'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 How to get paid to care for a family member in Kentucky: Participant Directed Services.

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 Barbourville: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Barbourville?

At the Kentucky median aide wage of $17.52 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,518 a month in wages, which is 89% of the $1,706 monthly median income of Barbourville households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kentucky'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).

More near Barbourville

More senior care near Barbourville

Hospice Support in nearby cities

Other care in Barbourville

More for Barbourville families

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 Barbourville, KY