Hospice Support in Brazil, IN: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Brazil, IN: the local picture

17

Medicare-certified hospices serve Brazil ZIP codes

302

residents 85 or older (3.9% of all residents)

44%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (31% in Clay County)

46%

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

Medicare lists 17 hospices whose service area includes Brazil ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Hospice Of The Wabash Valley Inc in Terre Haute (15 mi) and Heart To Heart Hospice Of Terre Haute, LLC in Terre Haute (17 mi).

610 Brazil residents 65 or older live alone (44% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Brazil compared with Clay County and Indiana

Census figure	Brazil	Clay County	Indiana
Residents 85 or older	3.9%	2.4%	1.9%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	44%	31%	30%
Residents 65+ with a disability	46%	37%	33%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.3%	6.3%	6.3%
Residents 65 or older	19%	19%	17%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	9.5%	9.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$33,514	$46,875	—

Older residents in towns around Brazil

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
North Terre Haute, IN	13 mi	1,109	27%
Terre Haute, IN	14 mi	9,208	41%
Greencastle, IN	17 mi	1,464	43%
Clinton, IN	18 mi	1,083	41%
Rockville, IN	18 mi	693	40%
Heritage Lake, IN	27 mi	435	29%

Hospices serving Brazil

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of The Wabash Valley Inc	Terre Haute, IN	15 mi	(812) 234-2515
Heart To Heart Hospice Of Terre Haute, LLC	Terre Haute, IN	17 mi	(812) 232-9220
Gentiva I	Terre Haute, IN	17 mi	(812) 478-3250
Southerncare Indianapolis	Bloomington, IN	40 mi	(812) 334-8343
Life's Journey Of Avon LLC	Indianapolis, IN	47 mi	(317) 561-6840
Heart To Heart Hospice Of Indianapolis LLC	Indianapolis, IN	48 mi	(317) 718-7422

Straight-line miles from the center of Brazil. 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 Brazil

At the Indiana median aide wage of $16.86 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,461 a month in wages, which is 52% of the $2,793 monthly median income of Brazil households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Indiana'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 Brazil: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Brazil?

At the Indiana median aide wage of $16.86 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,461 a month in wages, which is 52% of the $2,793 monthly median income of Brazil households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Indiana'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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