Hospice Support in Cascade Valley, WA: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Cascade Valley, WA: the local picture

2

Medicare-certified hospices serve Cascade Valley ZIP codes

26

residents 85 or older (0.6% of all residents)

22%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (28% in Grant County)

43%

of residents 65+ report a disability (39% in Grant County)

Medicare lists 2 hospices whose service area includes Cascade Valley ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Assured Hospice in Moses Lake (1.9 mi) and Encompass Health Hospice in Omak (89 mi).

163 Cascade Valley residents 65 or older live alone (22% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Cascade Valley compared with Grant County and Washington

Census figure	Cascade Valley	Grant County	Washington
Residents 85 or older	0.6%	1.3%	1.8%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	22%	28%	26%
Residents 65+ with a disability	43%	39%	33%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	23%	9.0%	7.1%
Residents 65 or older	16%	15%	17%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	23%	10%	8.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$30,515	$46,220	—

Older residents in towns around Cascade Valley

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Moses Lake, WA	2.6 mi	3,475	37%
Moses Lake North, WA	3.8 mi	542	19%
Ephrata, WA	15 mi	1,151	37%
Warden, WA	18 mi	389	20%
Othello, WA	23 mi	734	38%
Quincy, WA	25 mi	1,072	29%

Hospices serving Cascade Valley

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Assured Hospice	Moses Lake, WA	1.9 mi	(509) 766-2580
Encompass Health Hospice	Omak, WA	89 mi	(509) 422-8621

Straight-line miles from the center of Cascade Valley. 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 Cascade Valley

At the Washington median aide wage of $22.95 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,989 a month in wages, which is 78% of the $2,543 monthly median income of Cascade Valley households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Washington's minimum wage is $17.13 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 Cascade Valley: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Cascade Valley?

At the Washington median aide wage of $22.95 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,989 a month in wages, which is 78% of the $2,543 monthly median income of Cascade Valley households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Washington's minimum wage is $17.13 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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