Hospice Support in East Merrimack, NH: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in East Merrimack, NH: the local picture

11

Medicare-certified hospices serve East Merrimack ZIP codes

141

residents 85 or older (2.8% of all residents)

41%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (28% in Hillsborough County)

29%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in Hillsborough County)

Medicare lists 11 hospices whose service area includes East Merrimack ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Home Health & Hospice Care in Merrimack (1.6 mi) and Lilycare Of New Hampshire LLC in Bedford (5.1 mi).

442 East Merrimack residents 65 or older live alone (41% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

East Merrimack compared with Hillsborough County and New Hampshire

Census figure	East Merrimack	Hillsborough County	New Hampshire
Residents 85 or older	2.8%	1.9%	2.0%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	41%	28%	27%
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	28%	28%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.4%	5.4%	5.0%
Residents 65 or older	21%	17%	20%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.1%	6.9%	7.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$61,403	$66,323	—

Older residents in towns around East Merrimack

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Londonderry, NH	6.1 mi	2,017	30%
Hudson, NH	7.9 mi	1,492	21%
Manchester, NH	8.0 mi	17,909	36%
Nashua, NH	8.5 mi	15,436	33%
Pinardville, NH	9.1 mi	900	49%
Derry, NH	10 mi	3,166	37%

Hospices serving East Merrimack

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Home Health & Hospice Care	Merrimack, NH	1.6 mi	(603) 882-2941
Lilycare Of New Hampshire LLC	Bedford, NH	5.1 mi	(202) 706-4460
Brookhaven Hospice Of New Hampshire LLC	Bedford, NH	5.1 mi	(603) 601-7052
Amedisys Hospice Care	Bedford, NH	5.1 mi	(603) 421-0414
Compassus - Greater Manchester	Bedford, NH	5.1 mi	(603) 606-7974
Pathways Healthcare, LLC	Londonderry, NH	5.3 mi	(800) 939-1855

Straight-line miles from the center of East Merrimack. 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 East Merrimack

At the New Hampshire median aide wage of $18.64 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,615 a month in wages, which is 32% of the $5,117 monthly median income of East Merrimack households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New Hampshire'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 East Merrimack: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in East Merrimack?

At the New Hampshire median aide wage of $18.64 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,615 a month in wages, which is 32% of the $5,117 monthly median income of East Merrimack households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New Hampshire'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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