Hospice Support in Cape Girardeau, MO: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Cape Girardeau, MO: the local picture

11

Medicare-certified hospices serve Cape Girardeau ZIP codes

1,053

residents 85 or older (2.6% of all residents)

38%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (32% in Cape Girardeau County)

36%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Cape Girardeau County)

Medicare lists 11 hospices whose service area includes Cape Girardeau ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Mercy Hospice in Cape Girardeau (0.9 mi) and Crown Hospice, Inc in Cape Girardeau (2.2 mi).

2,715 Cape Girardeau residents 65 or older live alone (38% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Cape Girardeau compared with Cape Girardeau County and Missouri

Census figure	Cape Girardeau	Cape Girardeau County	Missouri
Residents 85 or older	2.6%	1.9%	2.0%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	32%	30%
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	33%	34%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.8%	5.2%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	20%	18%	18%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	11%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$47,405	$49,089	—

Older residents in towns around Cape Girardeau

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Scott City, MO	6.0 mi	562	30%
Jackson, MO	7.2 mi	2,688	40%
Chaffee, MO	11 mi	540	59%
Anna, IL	20 mi	999	68%
Sikeston, MO	29 mi	3,549	38%
Charleston, MO	30 mi	656	38%

Hospices serving Cape Girardeau

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Mercy Hospice	Cape Girardeau, MO	0.9 mi	(573) 335-6208
Crown Hospice, Inc	Cape Girardeau, MO	2.2 mi	(573) 335-4800
Providence Home Health & Hospice	Cape Girardeau, MO	2.2 mi	(573) 334-1515
Saint Francis Hospice	Cape Girardeau, MO	2.2 mi	(573) 331-5180
Elite Hospice	Sikeston, MO	29 mi	(573) 472-6163
Journey Hospice, LLC	Perryville, MO	33 mi	(573) 605-1202

Straight-line miles from the center of Cape Girardeau. 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 Cape Girardeau

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 35% of the $3,950 monthly median income of Cape Girardeau 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 Cape Girardeau: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Cape Girardeau?

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 35% of the $3,950 monthly median income of Cape Girardeau 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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