Hospice Support in East Wenatchee, WA: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in East Wenatchee, WA: the local picture

3

Medicare-certified hospices serve East Wenatchee ZIP codes

299

residents 85 or older (2.1% of all residents)

27%

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

42%

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

Medicare lists 3 hospices whose service area includes East Wenatchee ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Advanced Hospice Northwest Of Wenatchee in Wenatchee (2.1 mi) and Central Washington Hospital Homecare Services in Wenatchee (2.1 mi).

589 East Wenatchee residents 65 or older live alone (27% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

East Wenatchee compared with Douglas County and Washington

Census figure	East Wenatchee	Douglas County	Washington
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	2.3%	1.8%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	26%	26%
Residents 65+ with a disability	42%	37%	33%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.3%	5.2%	7.1%
Residents 65 or older	15%	18%	17%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.0%	6.8%	8.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$75,638	$67,679	—

Older residents in towns around East Wenatchee

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Wenatchee, WA	2.5 mi	6,382	36%
Sunnyslope, WA	6.9 mi	952	10%
Cashmere, WA	11 mi	808	27%
Leavenworth, WA	22 mi	424	53%
Quincy, WA	24 mi	1,072	29%
Ellensburg, WA	31 mi	2,062	37%

Hospices serving East Wenatchee

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Advanced Hospice Northwest Of Wenatchee	Wenatchee, WA	2.1 mi	(609) 663-9585
Central Washington Hospital Homecare Services	Wenatchee, WA	2.1 mi	(509) 433-3700
Assured Hospice	Moses Lake, WA	51 mi	(509) 766-2580

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

At the Washington median aide wage of $22.95 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,989 a month in wages, which is 32% of the $6,303 monthly median income of East Wenatchee households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Washington's minimum wage is $17.13 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 Wenatchee: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in East Wenatchee?

At the Washington median aide wage of $22.95 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,989 a month in wages, which is 32% of the $6,303 monthly median income of East Wenatchee households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Washington's minimum wage is $17.13 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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