Hospice Support in Claremont, NH: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Claremont, NH: the local picture

4

Medicare-certified hospices serve Claremont ZIP codes

249

residents 85 or older (1.9% of all residents)

31%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (23% in Sullivan County)

34%

of residents 65+ report a disability (26% in Sullivan County)

Medicare lists 4 hospices whose service area includes Claremont ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Lake Sunapee Home Care & Hospice in New London (18 mi) and Vnh - Visiting Nurse & Hospice - Vermont & New Hampshire in White River Junction (20 mi).

813 Claremont residents 65 or older live alone (31% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Claremont compared with Sullivan County and New Hampshire

Census figure	Claremont	Sullivan County	New Hampshire
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	2.7%	2.0%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	23%	27%
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	26%	28%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	9.6%	5.9%	5.0%
Residents 65 or older	21%	24%	20%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.1%	8.0%	7.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$38,098	$53,184	—

Older residents in towns around Claremont

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Newport, NH	8.1 mi	1,191	22%
Springfield, VT	9.7 mi	807	39%
Lebanon, NH	18 mi	3,214	36%
White River Junction, VT	18 mi	420	41%
Bellows Falls, VT	19 mi	684	50%
Wilder, VT	20 mi	844	57%

Hospices serving Claremont

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Lake Sunapee Home Care & Hospice	New London, NH	18 mi	(603) 526-4077
Vnh - Visiting Nurse & Hospice - Vermont & New Hampshire	White River Junction, VT	20 mi	(802) 478-7125
Vna At Hcs	Keene, NH	29 mi	(603) 352-2253
Bayada Hospice	Rutland, VT	36 mi	(802) 857-5030

Straight-line miles from the center of Claremont. 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 Claremont

At the New Hampshire median aide wage of $18.64 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,615 a month in wages, which is 51% of the $3,175 monthly median income of Claremont households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New Hampshire'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 Claremont: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Claremont?

At the New Hampshire median aide wage of $18.64 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,615 a month in wages, which is 51% of the $3,175 monthly median income of Claremont households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New Hampshire'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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