Hospice Support in Demopolis, AL: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Demopolis, AL: the local picture

5

Medicare-certified hospices serve Demopolis ZIP codes

259

residents 85 or older (3.7% of all residents)

54%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (41% in Marengo County)

49%

of residents 65+ report a disability (44% in Marengo County)

Medicare lists 5 hospices whose service area includes Demopolis ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Aveanna Hospice Of Demopolis in Demopolis (1.0 mi) and Legacy Hospice Of The East, LLC in Demopolis (1.0 mi).

752 Demopolis residents 65 or older live alone (54% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Demopolis compared with Marengo County and Alabama

Census figure	Demopolis	Marengo County	Alabama
Residents 85 or older	3.7%	2.7%	1.7%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	54%	41%	29%
Residents 65+ with a disability	49%	44%	38%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	14%	11%	7.9%
Residents 65 or older	21%	21%	18%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	32%	26%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$26,000	$29,861	—

Older residents in towns around Demopolis

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Livingston, AL	22 mi	350	24%
Eutaw, AL	24 mi	544	40%
Marion, AL	31 mi	590	13%
Moundville, AL	36 mi	262	71%
Thomasville, AL	41 mi	705	24%
Valley Grande, AL	46 mi	841	33%

Hospices serving Demopolis

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Aveanna Hospice Of Demopolis	Demopolis, AL	1.0 mi	(334) 289-2106
Legacy Hospice Of The East, LLC	Demopolis, AL	1.0 mi	(334) 218-1826
Traditions Health Of Selma	Selma, AL	47 mi	(334) 418-0566
Southerncare New Beacon - Jasper	Northport, AL	55 mi	(205) 387-9339
Southerncare Greenville	Greenville, AL	85 mi	(334) 382-1406

Straight-line miles from the center of Demopolis. 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 Demopolis

At the Alabama median aide wage of $13.39 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,160 a month in wages, which is 54% of the $2,167 monthly median income of Demopolis households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Alabama has no state minimum wage law, so the federal minimum of $7.25 an hour applies to employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (U.S. Department of Labor).

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 Demopolis: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Demopolis?

At the Alabama median aide wage of $13.39 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,160 a month in wages, which is 54% of the $2,167 monthly median income of Demopolis households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Alabama has no state minimum wage law, so the federal minimum of $7.25 an hour applies to employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (U.S. Department of Labor).

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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