Hospice Support in Geneseo, IL: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Geneseo, IL: the local picture

10

Medicare-certified hospices serve Geneseo ZIP codes

365

residents 85 or older (5.5% of all residents)

37%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (29% in Henry County)

30%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Henry County)

Medicare lists 10 hospices whose service area includes Geneseo ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Unitypoint Hospice in Moline (18 mi) and Mercyone Genesis in Bettendorf (19 mi).

592 Geneseo residents 65 or older live alone (37% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Geneseo compared with Henry County and Illinois

Census figure	Geneseo	Henry County	Illinois
Residents 85 or older	5.5%	2.8%	2.0%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	29%	30%
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	30%	32%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.9%	4.7%	6.9%
Residents 65 or older	25%	22%	17%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	2.8%	10.0%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$48,462	$50,194	—

Older residents in towns around Geneseo

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Colona, IL	9.3 mi	896	26%
East Moline, IL	13 mi	3,715	38%
Silvis, IL	14 mi	2,318	39%
Coal Valley, IL	15 mi	914	21%
Le Claire, IA	15 mi	694	16%
Moline, IL	18 mi	7,901	36%

Hospices serving Geneseo

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Unitypoint Hospice	Moline, IL	18 mi	(309) 779-7600
Mercyone Genesis	Bettendorf, IA	19 mi	(563) 421-5100
Heartland Hospice Davenport	Davenport, IA	21 mi	(563) 359-3540
Beacon Of Hope Hospice	Davenport, IA	25 mi	(563) 391-6933
Hospice Compassus - Northwest Illinois	Galesburg, IL	36 mi	(309) 342-3007
In-Home Care Connection Hospice Services	Princeton, IL	38 mi	(815) 993-5374

Straight-line miles from the center of Geneseo. 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 Geneseo

At the Illinois median aide wage of $18.30 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,586 a month in wages, which is 39% of the $4,039 monthly median income of Geneseo households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Illinois'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 Geneseo: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Geneseo?

At the Illinois median aide wage of $18.30 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,586 a month in wages, which is 39% of the $4,039 monthly median income of Geneseo households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Illinois'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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