Hospice Support in Florence, OR: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Florence, OR: the local picture

6

Medicare-certified hospices serve Florence ZIP codes

409

residents 85 or older (4.3% of all residents)

30%

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

32%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Lane County)

Medicare lists 6 hospices whose service area includes Florence ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Signature Healthcare At Home in Eugene (51 mi) and Serenity Hospice in Eugene (53 mi).

1,190 Florence residents 65 or older live alone (30% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Florence compared with Lane County and Oregon

Census figure	Florence	Lane County	Oregon
Residents 85 or older	4.3%	2.2%	2.1%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	26%	27%
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	33%	34%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.2%	6.4%	7.2%
Residents 65 or older	43%	21%	19%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.2%	10.0%	9.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$52,964	$60,093	—

Older residents in towns around Florence

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Heceta Beach, OR	2.3 mi	1,172	9.3%
Reedsport, OR	20 mi	1,625	25%
Veneta, OR	38 mi	800	14%
North Bend, OR	41 mi	2,385	19%
Coos Bay, OR	43 mi	3,578	40%
Newport, OR	44 mi	3,240	36%

Hospices serving Florence

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Signature Healthcare At Home	Eugene, OR	51 mi	(541) 689-3508
Serenity Hospice	Eugene, OR	53 mi	(458) 205-5166
Cascade Health	Eugene, OR	53 mi	(541) 228-3050
Bristol Hospice - Eugene LLC	Springfield, OR	54 mi	(541) 844-0151
Sacred Heart Hospice	Springfield, OR	54 mi	(458) 205-7400
Coastal Home Health & Hospice	Brookings, OR	134 mi	(541) 469-0405

Straight-line miles from the center of Florence. 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 Florence

At the Oregon median aide wage of $21.35 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,850 a month in wages, which is 42% of the $4,414 monthly median income of Florence households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Oregon's minimum wage is $16.80 in the Portland metro area, $15.55 in the standard state rate, $14.55 in non-urban counties (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 Florence: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Florence?

At the Oregon median aide wage of $21.35 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,850 a month in wages, which is 42% of the $4,414 monthly median income of Florence households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Oregon's minimum wage is $16.80 in the Portland metro area, $15.55 in the standard state rate, $14.55 in non-urban counties (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).

More near Florence

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Other care in Florence

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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.

In-Home Hospice Support in Florence, OR