Hospice Support in Denison, IA: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Denison, IA: the local picture

5

Medicare-certified hospices serve Denison ZIP codes

189

residents 85 or older (2.3% of all residents)

37%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (31% in Crawford County)

42%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in Crawford County)

Medicare lists 5 hospices whose service area includes Denison ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Crawford County Community Health in Denison (0.6 mi) and Gentiva in Carroll (25 mi).

357 Denison residents 65 or older live alone (37% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Denison compared with Crawford County and Iowa

Census figure	Denison	Crawford County	Iowa
Residents 85 or older	2.3%	2.3%	2.3%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	31%	31%
Residents 65+ with a disability	42%	37%	30%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.0%	5.1%	5.1%
Residents 65 or older	13%	18%	18%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	9.5%	8.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$34,886	$48,444	—

Older residents in towns around Denison

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Carroll, IA	25 mi	2,456	34%
Harlan, IA	25 mi	1,170	47%
Onawa, IA	38 mi	609	54%
Missouri Valley, IA	42 mi	529	50%
Storm Lake, IA	44 mi	1,432	24%
Atlantic, IA	46 mi	1,632	35%

Hospices serving Denison

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Crawford County Community Health	Denison, IA	0.6 mi	(712) 263-3303
Gentiva	Carroll, IA	25 mi	(712) 792-2191
Myrtue Medical Center Hospice	Harlan, IA	26 mi	(712) 755-4308
St Croix Hospice	Co Bluffs, IA	58 mi	(712) 318-2120
St Croix Hospice	Spirit Lake, IA	98 mi	(712) 264-5674

Straight-line miles from the center of Denison. 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 Denison

At the Iowa median aide wage of $17.34 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,503 a month in wages, which is 52% of the $2,907 monthly median income of Denison households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Iowa's minimum wage is $7.25 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 Denison: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Denison?

At the Iowa median aide wage of $17.34 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,503 a month in wages, which is 52% of the $2,907 monthly median income of Denison households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Iowa's minimum wage is $7.25 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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