Hospice Support in Crete, NE: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Crete, NE: the local picture

7

Medicare-certified hospices serve Crete ZIP codes

146

residents 85 or older (1.9% of all residents)

24%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (24% in Saline County)

34%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Saline County)

Medicare lists 7 hospices whose service area includes Crete ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Aseracare Hospice in Lincoln (18 mi) and Heartland Hospice (Lincoln) in Lincoln (18 mi).

208 Crete 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.

Crete compared with Saline County and Nebraska

Census figure	Crete	Saline County	Nebraska
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	2.2%	2.0%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	24%	31%
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	32%	32%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	1.9%	2.1%	5.2%
Residents 65 or older	13%	15%	17%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	10%	7.9%	9.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$43,646	$48,036	—

Older residents in towns around Crete

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Milford, NE	12 mi	404	30%
Hickman, NE	17 mi	291	38%
Lincoln, NE	19 mi	43,734	31%
Seward, NE	21 mi	1,320	29%
Beatrice, NE	27 mi	2,622	47%
Waverly, NE	30 mi	828	17%

Hospices serving Crete

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Aseracare Hospice	Lincoln, NE	18 mi	(402) 488-1363
Heartland Hospice (Lincoln)	Lincoln, NE	18 mi	(402) 858-3700
St. Croix Hospice	Lincoln, NE	20 mi	(402) 328-2350
Chi Health At Home - Lincoln	Lincoln, NE	20 mi	(402) 219-7043
Horisun Hospice	Lincoln, NE	20 mi	(402) 484-6444
Eventide Hospice	Lincoln, NE	20 mi	(402) 486-8506

Straight-line miles from the center of Crete. 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 Crete

At the Nebraska median aide wage of $17.38 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,506 a month in wages, which is 41% of the $3,637 monthly median income of Crete households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Nebraska's minimum wage is $15.00 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 Crete: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Crete?

At the Nebraska median aide wage of $17.38 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,506 a month in wages, which is 41% of the $3,637 monthly median income of Crete households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Nebraska's minimum wage is $15.00 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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