Hospice Support in Bethany, MO: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Bethany, MO: the local picture

6

Medicare-certified hospices serve Bethany ZIP codes

128

residents 85 or older (4.2% of all residents)

24%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (25% in Harrison County)

33%

of residents 65+ report a disability (38% in Harrison County)

Medicare lists 6 hospices whose service area includes Bethany ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Harrison County Hospice in Bethany (0.8 mi) and Comfort Care Hospice in Cameron (39 mi).

175 Bethany residents 65 or older live alone (24% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Bethany compared with Harrison County and Missouri

Census figure	Bethany	Harrison County	Missouri
Residents 85 or older	4.2%	3.2%	2.0%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	25%	30%
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	38%	34%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	9.8%	6.4%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	26%	23%	18%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.3%	10%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$39,167	$40,240	—

Older residents in towns around Bethany

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Trenton, MO	26 mi	1,337	43%
Cameron, MO	38 mi	1,420	38%
Chillicothe, MO	41 mi	1,633	49%
Maryville, MO	45 mi	1,598	42%
Savannah, MO	48 mi	1,091	41%
Country Club, MO	51 mi	470	20%

Hospices serving Bethany

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Harrison County Hospice	Bethany, MO	0.8 mi	(660) 425-6324
Comfort Care Hospice	Cameron, MO	39 mi	(816) 632-4411
Mosaic Life Care Hospice	Saint Joseph, MO	55 mi	(816) 271-7190
Three Rivers Hospice	Platte City, MO	75 mi	(816) 431-2333
Three Oaks Hospice	Independence, MO	86 mi	(816) 875-0420
Heartland Hospice (Kansas City)	Independence, MO	86 mi	(816) 943-1798

Straight-line miles from the center of Bethany. 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 Bethany

At the Missouri median aide wage of $15.90 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,378 a month in wages, which is 42% of the $3,264 monthly median income of Bethany households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Missouri'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 Consumer Directed Services in Missouri: how a relative becomes a paid caregiver.

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 Bethany: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Bethany?

At the Missouri median aide wage of $15.90 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,378 a month in wages, which is 42% of the $3,264 monthly median income of Bethany households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Missouri'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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