Hospice Support in Dell Rapids, SD: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Dell Rapids, SD: the local picture

5

Medicare-certified hospices serve Dell Rapids ZIP codes

65

residents 85 or older (1.7% of all residents)

34%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (35% in Minnehaha County)

27%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Minnehaha County)

Medicare lists 5 hospices whose service area includes Dell Rapids ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Sanford Hospice in Sioux Falls (19 mi) and Avera @ Home in Sioux Falls (20 mi).

219 Dell Rapids residents 65 or older live alone (34% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Dell Rapids compared with Minnehaha County and South Dakota

Census figure	Dell Rapids	Minnehaha County	South Dakota
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	1.5%	2.1%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	35%	30%
Residents 65+ with a disability	27%	29%	31%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.3%	6.4%	5.4%
Residents 65 or older	18%	14%	18%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.0%	7.7%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$58,625	$56,527	—

Older residents in towns around Dell Rapids

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Brandon, SD	17 mi	1,627	26%
Hartford, SD	18 mi	614	18%
Sioux Falls, SD	20 mi	28,329	34%
Madison, SD	23 mi	1,384	22%
Pipestone, MN	23 mi	812	44%
Tea, SD	26 mi	371	11%

Hospices serving Dell Rapids

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Sanford Hospice	Sioux Falls, SD	19 mi	(605) 312-5500
Avera @ Home	Sioux Falls, SD	20 mi	(605) 322-7705
Aseracare Hospice	Sioux Falls, SD	22 mi	(605) 338-2066
St Croix Hospice	Sioux Falls, SD	24 mi	(605) 800-4050
Avera @ Home	Milbank, SD	96 mi	(605) 432-3259

Straight-line miles from the center of Dell Rapids. 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 Dell Rapids

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 32% of the $4,885 monthly median income of Dell Rapids 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 Dell Rapids: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Dell Rapids?

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 32% of the $4,885 monthly median income of Dell Rapids 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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