Hospice Support in Belfast, ME: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Belfast, ME: the local picture

6

Medicare-certified hospices serve Belfast ZIP codes

163

residents 85 or older (2.3% of all residents)

20%

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

23%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Waldo County)

Medicare lists 6 hospices whose service area includes Belfast ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Mainehealth Home Health And Hospice in Rockport (17 mi) and Gentiva in Brewer (28 mi).

522 Belfast residents 65 or older live alone (20% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Belfast compared with Waldo County and Maine

Census figure	Belfast	Waldo County	Maine
Residents 85 or older	2.3%	1.7%	2.3%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	20%	26%	29%
Residents 65+ with a disability	23%	31%	31%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	0.7%	4.0%	4.8%
Residents 65 or older	39%	25%	22%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	9.8%	9.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$66,979	$53,917	—

Older residents in towns around Belfast

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Camden, ME	15 mi	1,423	45%
Bucksport, ME	16 mi	1,040	41%
Rockland, ME	21 mi	1,784	41%
Hampden, ME	24 mi	962	20%
Brewer, ME	29 mi	2,163	29%
Pittsfield, ME	29 mi	509	17%

Hospices serving Belfast

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Mainehealth Home Health And Hospice	Rockport, ME	17 mi	(207) 284-4566
Gentiva	Brewer, ME	28 mi	(207) 573-7012
Beacon Hospice, An Amedisys Company	Bangor, ME	30 mi	(207) 942-2920
Bristol Hospice - Bangor LLC	Bangor, ME	30 mi	(207) 605-9620
Beacon Hospice, An Amedisys Company	Auburn, ME	64 mi	(207) 784-4242
Northern Light Home Care & Hospice	South Portland, ME	83 mi	(800) 757-3326

Straight-line miles from the center of Belfast. 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 Belfast

At the Maine median aide wage of $18.55 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,608 a month in wages, which is 29% of the $5,582 monthly median income of Belfast households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Maine's minimum wage is $15.10 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 Belfast: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Belfast?

At the Maine median aide wage of $18.55 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,608 a month in wages, which is 29% of the $5,582 monthly median income of Belfast households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Maine's minimum wage is $15.10 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 Belfast

More senior care near Belfast

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Other care in Belfast

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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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