Hospice Support in Bridgeton, MO: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Bridgeton, MO: the local picture

23

Medicare-certified hospices serve Bridgeton ZIP codes

299

residents 85 or older (2.6% of all residents)

34%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (32% in St. Louis County)

35%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in St. Louis County)

Medicare lists 23 hospices whose service area includes Bridgeton ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Phoenix Home Care And Hospice in Saint Louis (5.4 mi) and Vitas Healthcare Corporation Midwest in Saint Louis (5.4 mi).

775 Bridgeton residents 65 or older live alone (34% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Bridgeton compared with St. Louis County and Missouri

Census figure	Bridgeton	St. Louis County	Missouri
Residents 85 or older	2.6%	2.4%	2.0%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	32%	30%
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	28%	34%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.1%	6.0%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	22%	19%	18%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.4%	8.2%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$55,217	$63,295	—

Older residents in towns around Bridgeton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Hazelwood, MO	1.9 mi	4,317	39%
St. Ann, MO	3.6 mi	2,099	49%
Woodson Terrace, MO	4.4 mi	631	33%
Berkeley, MO	4.7 mi	1,003	41%
Breckenridge Hills, MO	4.8 mi	507	25%
Maryland Heights, MO	4.9 mi	3,659	39%

Hospices serving Bridgeton

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Phoenix Home Care And Hospice	Saint Louis, MO	5.4 mi	(636) 573-0037
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Midwest	Saint Louis, MO	5.4 mi	(314) 682-3400
Caris Healthcare	Saint Louis, MO	5.4 mi	(636) 527-6675
Bjc Hospice	Saint Louis, MO	8.3 mi	(314) 872-5050
Heartland Hospice (St Louis)	Saint Louis, MO	8.3 mi	(314) 453-0990
Three Oaks Hospice	Creve Coeur, MO	8.3 mi	(314) 794-4300

Straight-line miles from the center of Bridgeton. 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 Bridgeton

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 30% of the $4,601 monthly median income of Bridgeton 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 Bridgeton: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Bridgeton?

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 30% of the $4,601 monthly median income of Bridgeton 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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