Hospice Support in College Station, TX: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in College Station, TX: the local picture

16

Medicare-certified hospices serve College Station ZIP codes

967

residents 85 or older (0.8% of all residents)

24%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (25% in Brazos County)

27%

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

Medicare lists 16 hospices whose service area includes College Station ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Luminos Hospice in College Station (1.6 mi) and Enhabit Hospice in College Station (1.6 mi).

2,171 College Station residents 65 or older live alone (24% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

College Station compared with Brazos County and Texas

Census figure	College Station	Brazos County	Texas
Residents 85 or older	0.8%	1.3%	1.4%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	25%	25%
Residents 65+ with a disability	27%	33%	35%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.1%	7.4%	8.0%
Residents 65 or older	7.2%	10%	13%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.3%	9.0%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$71,359	$63,705	—

Older residents in towns around College Station

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Bryan, TX	7.5 mi	10,833	29%
Navasota, TX	18 mi	1,359	39%
Caldwell, TX	24 mi	624	32%
Hearne, TX	27 mi	802	32%
Brenham, TX	30 mi	3,770	39%
Madisonville, TX	34 mi	892	37%

Hospices serving College Station

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Luminos Hospice	College Station, TX	1.6 mi	(979) 291-0319
Enhabit Hospice	College Station, TX	1.6 mi	(979) 268-4710
Remarkable Hospice	College Station, TX	5.2 mi	(979) 314-2620
Vitalcaring Group	College Station, TX	5.2 mi	(979) 822-5511
Acara Hospice	College Station, TX	5.2 mi	(979) 661-7272
Allumine Hospice	College Station, TX	5.2 mi	(979) 704-6684

Straight-line miles from the center of College Station. 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 College Station

At the Texas median aide wage of $11.65 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,010 a month in wages, which is 17% of the $5,947 monthly median income of College Station households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Texas'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 STAR+PLUS in Texas: using consumer directed services to pay a family 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 College Station: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in College Station?

At the Texas median aide wage of $11.65 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,010 a month in wages, which is 17% of the $5,947 monthly median income of College Station households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Texas'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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