Hospice Support in Gray Summit, MO: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Gray Summit, MO: the local picture

2

Medicare-certified hospices serve Gray Summit ZIP codes

30

residents 85 or older (1.0% of all residents)

35%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (27% in Franklin County)

23%

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

Medicare lists 2 hospices whose service area includes Gray Summit ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Alternative Hospice, LLC in Fenton (19 mi) and Mercy Hospice in Saint Louis (22 mi).

149 Gray Summit residents 65 or older live alone (35% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Gray Summit compared with Franklin County and Missouri

Census figure	Gray Summit	Franklin County	Missouri
Residents 85 or older	1.0%	2.1%	2.0%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	27%	30%
Residents 65+ with a disability	23%	34%	34%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.6%	5.5%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	14%	19%	18%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.2%	7.6%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$31,717	$51,567	—

Older residents in towns around Gray Summit

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Villa Ridge, MO	3.8 mi	469	18%
Pacific, MO	4.4 mi	1,355	42%
Eureka, MO	9.8 mi	1,766	41%
Union, MO	10 mi	1,585	30%
Wildwood, MO	10 mi	7,286	16%
Washington, MO	11 mi	3,040	39%

Hospices serving Gray Summit

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Alternative Hospice, LLC	Fenton, MO	19 mi	(636) 343-3839
Mercy Hospice	Saint Louis, MO	22 mi	(314) 729-4400

Straight-line miles from the center of Gray Summit. 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 Gray Summit

At the Missouri median aide wage of $15.90 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,378 a month in wages, which is 52% of the $2,643 monthly median income of Gray Summit households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Missouri'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 Consumer Directed Services in Missouri: how a relative becomes a paid caregiver.

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 Gray Summit: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Gray Summit?

At the Missouri median aide wage of $15.90 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,378 a month in wages, which is 52% of the $2,643 monthly median income of Gray Summit households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Missouri'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.

In-Home Hospice Support in Gray Summit, MO