In-Home Hospice Support in Gardnerville Ranchos, NV

Local figures

Hospice Support in Gardnerville Ranchos, NV: the local picture

10

Medicare-certified hospices serve Gardnerville Ranchos ZIP codes

309

residents 85 or older (2.6% of all residents)

17%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (18% in Douglas County)

30%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Douglas County)

Medicare lists 10 hospices whose service area includes Gardnerville Ranchos ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Compassioncare Hospice Of Reno in Reno (19 mi) and Summit View Hospice, LLC in Reno (34 mi).

563 Gardnerville Ranchos residents 65 or older live alone (17% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Gardnerville Ranchos compared with Douglas County and Nevada

Census figure	Gardnerville Ranchos	Douglas County	Nevada
Residents 85 or older	2.6%	3.1%	1.5%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	17%	18%	25%
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	31%	34%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.3%	4.0%	7.2%
Residents 65 or older	28%	33%	17%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.0%	6.1%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$71,786	$80,179	—

Older residents in towns around Gardnerville Ranchos

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Gardnerville, NV	3.1 mi	1,864	36%
Minden, NV	4.8 mi	1,032	26%
Johnson Lane, NV	12 mi	2,495	6.3%
South Lake Tahoe, CA	13 mi	3,866	31%
Indian Hills, NV	14 mi	1,813	24%
Carson City, NV	18 mi	12,383	30%

Hospices serving Gardnerville Ranchos

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Compassioncare Hospice Of Reno	Reno, NV	19 mi	(775) 687-1530
Summit View Hospice, LLC	Reno, NV	34 mi	(775) 412-5675
Gentiva	Reno, NV	34 mi	(775) 825-5008
Advanced Home Health And Hospice Of Reno	Reno, NV	34 mi	(775) 470-7300
Infinity Hospice Care Of Reno, LLC	Reno, NV	36 mi	(775) 852-6002
Circle Of Life Hospice	Reno, NV	42 mi	(775) 827-2298

Straight-line miles from the center of Gardnerville Ranchos. 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 Gardnerville Ranchos

At the Nevada median aide wage of $16.19 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,403 a month in wages, which is 23% of the $5,982 monthly median income of Gardnerville Ranchos households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Nevada's minimum wage is $12.00 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 Gardnerville Ranchos: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Gardnerville Ranchos?

At the Nevada median aide wage of $16.19 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,403 a month in wages, which is 23% of the $5,982 monthly median income of Gardnerville Ranchos households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Nevada's minimum wage is $12.00 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.