Hospice Support in Hesston, KS: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Hesston, KS: the local picture

6

Medicare-certified hospices serve Hesston ZIP codes

338

residents 85 or older (9.4% of all residents)

38%

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

42%

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

Medicare lists 6 hospices whose service area includes Hesston ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Community Care Hospice LLC in Mcpherson (21 mi) and Hospice And Homecare Of Reno County in Hutchinson (25 mi).

340 Hesston residents 65 or older live alone (38% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Hesston compared with Harvey County and Kansas

Census figure	Hesston	Harvey County	Kansas
Residents 85 or older	9.4%	3.6%	2.0%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	32%	30%
Residents 65+ with a disability	42%	31%	33%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.0%	5.7%	5.6%
Residents 65 or older	29%	21%	17%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.5%	4.0%	8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$54,966	$54,392	—

Older residents in towns around Hesston

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Newton, KS	8.4 mi	3,436	37%
Halstead, KS	11 mi	554	28%
Hillsboro, KS	19 mi	471	27%
McPherson, KS	20 mi	2,315	32%
Valley Center, KS	21 mi	1,469	35%
Park City, KS	24 mi	860	24%

Hospices serving Hesston

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Community Care Hospice LLC	Mcpherson, KS	21 mi	(620) 654-6960
Hospice And Homecare Of Reno County	Hutchinson, KS	25 mi	(620) 665-2473
Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice	Wichita, KS	32 mi	(316) 265-9441
Good Shepherd Hospice	Wichita, KS	32 mi	(316) 616-2277
Traditions Health	Wichita, KS	34 mi	(316) 687-2273
Choice Hospice	Overland Park, KS	156 mi	(316) 618-9288

Straight-line miles from the center of Hesston. 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 Hesston

At the Kansas median aide wage of $15.03 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,303 a month in wages, which is 28% of the $4,581 monthly median income of Hesston households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kansas's minimum wage is $7.25 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 Hesston: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Hesston?

At the Kansas median aide wage of $15.03 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,303 a month in wages, which is 28% of the $4,581 monthly median income of Hesston households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kansas's minimum wage is $7.25 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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