Hospice Support in Hamilton, IL: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Hamilton, IL: the local picture

6

Medicare-certified hospices serve Hamilton ZIP codes

75

residents 85 or older (2.8% of all residents)

43%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (33% in Hancock County)

35%

of residents 65+ report a disability (39% in Hancock County)

Medicare lists 6 hospices whose service area includes Hamilton ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Lee County Health Department in Fort Madison (17 mi) and Blessing Hospice in Quincy (30 mi).

217 Hamilton residents 65 or older live alone (43% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Hamilton compared with Hancock County and Illinois

Census figure	Hamilton	Hancock County	Illinois
Residents 85 or older	2.8%	3.0%	2.0%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	43%	33%	30%
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	39%	32%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.0%	3.7%	6.9%
Residents 65 or older	20%	25%	17%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.4%	11%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$45,525	$46,528	—

Older residents in towns around Hamilton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Keokuk, IA	2.5 mi	2,065	40%
Fort Madison, IA	16 mi	2,208	42%
Canton, MO	20 mi	343	40%
West Burlington, IA	31 mi	631	33%
Burlington, IA	31 mi	5,107	40%
Quincy, IL	32 mi	7,928	46%

Hospices serving Hamilton

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Lee County Health Department	Fort Madison, IA	17 mi	(319) 372-5225
Blessing Hospice	Quincy, IL	30 mi	(217) 228-5521
Mdh Hospice,The	Macomb, IL	36 mi	(309) 836-1543
Hospice Compassus - Northwest Illinois	Galesburg, IL	65 mi	(309) 342-3007
Osf Hospice	Peoria, IL	94 mi	(309) 683-7700
Traditions Health	Lisle, IL	198 mi	(630) 682-3871

Straight-line miles from the center of Hamilton. 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 Hamilton

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 42% of the $3,794 monthly median income of Hamilton 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 Hamilton: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Hamilton?

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 42% of the $3,794 monthly median income of Hamilton 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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