In-Home Hospice Support in Comstock Northwest, MI

Local figures

Hospice Support in Comstock Northwest, MI: the local picture

12

Medicare-certified hospices serve Comstock Northwest ZIP codes

127

residents 85 or older (2.4% of all residents)

32%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (29% in Kalamazoo County)

27%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in Kalamazoo County)

Medicare lists 12 hospices whose service area includes Comstock Northwest ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Transitions Hospice in Kalamazoo (6.2 mi) and Centrica Care Navigators in Kalamazoo (9.1 mi).

389 Comstock Northwest residents 65 or older live alone (32% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Comstock Northwest compared with Kalamazoo County and Michigan

Census figure	Comstock Northwest	Kalamazoo County	Michigan
Residents 85 or older	2.4%	1.8%	2.1%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	29%	29%
Residents 65+ with a disability	27%	28%	32%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.2%	4.8%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	23%	16%	19%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.4%	8.2%	9.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$55,000	$58,046	—

Older residents in towns around Comstock Northwest

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Eastwood, MI	1.9 mi	909	33%
Kalamazoo, MI	4.8 mi	8,027	39%
Westwood, MI	5.8 mi	1,802	42%
Portage, MI	9.4 mi	8,857	31%
Plainwell, MI	11 mi	808	33%
Level Park-Oak Park, MI	13 mi	738	21%

Hospices serving Comstock Northwest

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Transitions Hospice	Kalamazoo, MI	6.2 mi	(841) 515-1505
Centrica Care Navigators	Kalamazoo, MI	9.1 mi	(269) 345-0273
Compassus - Kalamazoo	Portage, MI	9.1 mi	(269) 459-3700
Gentiva Ii	Portage, MI	10 mi	(269) 342-9308
Wings Of Hope Hospice	Allegan, MI	23 mi	(269) 686-8659
Crossbridge Hospice	Kentwood, MI	39 mi	(616) 432-2050

Straight-line miles from the center of Comstock Northwest. 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 Comstock Northwest

At the Michigan median aide wage of $16.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,459 a month in wages, which is 32% of the $4,583 monthly median income of Comstock Northwest households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Michigan's minimum wage is $13.73 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026), rising to $15.00 on January 1, 2027.

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 Comstock Northwest: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Comstock Northwest?

At the Michigan median aide wage of $16.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,459 a month in wages, which is 32% of the $4,583 monthly median income of Comstock Northwest households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Michigan's minimum wage is $13.73 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026), rising to $15.00 on January 1, 2027.

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.