Hospice Support in Columbus, IN: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Columbus, IN: the local picture

20

Medicare-certified hospices serve Columbus ZIP codes

905

residents 85 or older (1.7% of all residents)

31%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (27% in Bartholomew County)

33%

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

Medicare lists 20 hospices whose service area includes Columbus ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Our Hospice Of South Central Indiana Inc in Columbus (0.7 mi) and Schneck Medical Center Hospice in Seymour (18 mi).

2,422 Columbus 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.

Columbus compared with Bartholomew County and Indiana

Census figure	Columbus	Bartholomew County	Indiana
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	1.9%	1.9%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	27%	30%
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	33%	33%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.5%	5.2%	6.3%
Residents 65 or older	16%	17%	17%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	9.4%	9.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$49,725	$51,994	—

Older residents in towns around Columbus

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Edinburgh, IN	10 mi	794	45%
Country Squire Lakes, IN	17 mi	154	29%
Seymour, IN	18 mi	2,917	45%
North Vernon, IN	20 mi	1,037	47%
Franklin, IN	21 mi	4,055	36%
Brownstown, IN	24 mi	875	17%

Hospices serving Columbus

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Our Hospice Of South Central Indiana Inc	Columbus, IN	0.7 mi	(812) 314-8000
Schneck Medical Center Hospice	Seymour, IN	18 mi	(812) 522-0508
Main Street Hospice, LLC	Franklin, IN	21 mi	(317) 736-0055
Kindred Hospice	Greenwood, IN	29 mi	(317) 788-0300
Anew Hospice	Indianapolis, IN	33 mi	(317) 300-2292
Franciscan Hospice Care	Indianapolis, IN	33 mi	(317) 528-2092

Straight-line miles from the center of Columbus. 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 Columbus

At the Indiana median aide wage of $16.86 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,461 a month in wages, which is 35% of the $4,144 monthly median income of Columbus households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Indiana'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 Columbus: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Columbus?

At the Indiana median aide wage of $16.86 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,461 a month in wages, which is 35% of the $4,144 monthly median income of Columbus households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Indiana'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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