Hospice Support in Dakota Dunes, SD: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Dakota Dunes, SD: the local picture

5

Medicare-certified hospices serve Dakota Dunes ZIP codes

0

residents 85 or older (0.0% of all residents)

7.5%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (26% in Union County)

22%

of residents 65+ report a disability (24% in Union County)

Medicare lists 5 hospices whose service area includes Dakota Dunes ZIP codes, the nearest offices being St. Croix Hospice in South Sioux City (3.8 mi) and Hospice Of Midwest in Sioux City (4.9 mi).

57 Dakota Dunes residents 65 or older live alone (7.5% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Dakota Dunes compared with Union County and South Dakota

Census figure	Dakota Dunes	Union County	South Dakota
Residents 85 or older	0.0%	2.1%	2.1%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	7.5%	26%	30%
Residents 65+ with a disability	22%	24%	31%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	0.0%	3.0%	5.4%
Residents 65 or older	19%	19%	18%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.1%	12%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$64,079	$53,750	—

Older residents in towns around Dakota Dunes

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
North Sioux City, SD	3.2 mi	640	39%
South Sioux City, NE	4.1 mi	1,535	25%
Sioux City, IA	4.8 mi	12,804	36%
Dakota City, NE	5.9 mi	295	11%
Sergeant Bluff, IA	9.3 mi	646	27%
Elk Point, SD	17 mi	450	37%

Hospices serving Dakota Dunes

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
St. Croix Hospice	South Sioux City, NE	3.8 mi	(402) 252-5132
Hospice Of Midwest	Sioux City, IA	4.9 mi	(712) 317-3720
Care Initiatives Hospice - Sioux City	Sioux City, IA	6.9 mi	(712) 239-1226
St Croix Hospice	Sioux Falls, SD	69 mi	(605) 800-4050
St Croix Hospice	Spirit Lake, IA	95 mi	(712) 264-5674

Straight-line miles from the center of Dakota Dunes. 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 Dakota Dunes

At the South Dakota median aide wage of $18.15 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,573 a month in wages, which is 29% of the $5,340 monthly median income of Dakota Dunes households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. South Dakota's minimum wage is $11.85 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 Dakota Dunes: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Dakota Dunes?

At the South Dakota median aide wage of $18.15 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,573 a month in wages, which is 29% of the $5,340 monthly median income of Dakota Dunes households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. South Dakota's minimum wage is $11.85 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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