Hospice Support in Fremont, NE: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Fremont, NE: the local picture

16

Medicare-certified hospices serve Fremont ZIP codes

897

residents 85 or older (3.3% of all residents)

30%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (32% in Dodge County)

36%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Dodge County)

Medicare lists 16 hospices whose service area includes Fremont ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Methodist Fremont Health Hospice in Fremont (0.4 mi) and Peaceful Hearts Hospice, LLC in Elkhorn (17 mi).

1,408 Fremont 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.

Fremont compared with Dodge County and Nebraska

Census figure	Fremont	Dodge County	Nebraska
Residents 85 or older	3.3%	3.3%	2.0%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	32%	31%
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	34%	32%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.0%	4.1%	5.2%
Residents 65 or older	18%	19%	17%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.0%	9.1%	9.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,880	$50,320	—

Older residents in towns around Fremont

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Valley, NE	11 mi	702	39%
Wahoo, NE	17 mi	896	35%
Blair, NE	20 mi	1,337	36%
Chalco, NE	25 mi	1,085	22%
Omaha, NE	26 mi	70,865	34%
Gretna, NE	26 mi	972	43%

Hospices serving Fremont

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Methodist Fremont Health Hospice	Fremont, NE	0.4 mi	(402) 941-1699
Peaceful Hearts Hospice, LLC	Elkhorn, NE	17 mi	—
Oncare Hospice, LLC	Omaha, NE	22 mi	(402) 403-4330
St. Croix Hospice	Omaha, NE	23 mi	(402) 609-4818
Endless Journey, LLC	Omaha, NE	23 mi	(402) 800-8145
Angels Care Hospice	Omaha, NE	23 mi	(402) 933-5836

Straight-line miles from the center of Fremont. 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 Fremont

At the Nebraska median aide wage of $17.38 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,506 a month in wages, which is 40% of the $3,740 monthly median income of Fremont households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Nebraska's minimum wage is $15.00 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 Fremont: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Fremont?

At the Nebraska median aide wage of $17.38 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,506 a month in wages, which is 40% of the $3,740 monthly median income of Fremont households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Nebraska's minimum wage is $15.00 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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