Hospice Support in Hoisington, KS: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Hoisington, KS: the local picture

4

Medicare-certified hospices serve Hoisington ZIP codes

54

residents 85 or older (2.0% of all residents)

44%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (31% in Barton County)

37%

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

Medicare lists 4 hospices whose service area includes Hoisington ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Golden Belt Hospice in Great Bend (8.6 mi) and Gentiva in Wichita (99 mi).

221 Hoisington residents 65 or older live alone (44% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Hoisington compared with Barton County and Kansas

Census figure	Hoisington	Barton County	Kansas
Residents 85 or older	2.0%	3.1%	2.0%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	44%	31%	30%
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	34%	33%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.8%	7.8%	5.6%
Residents 65 or older	19%	21%	17%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	10%	8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$38,194	$49,172	—

Older residents in towns around Hoisington

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Great Bend, KS	11 mi	2,705	35%
Russell, KS	26 mi	1,030	39%
Larned, KS	29 mi	899	50%
Ellsworth, KS	33 mi	537	31%
Lyons, KS	33 mi	565	37%
Hays, KS	39 mi	3,332	32%

Hospices serving Hoisington

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Golden Belt Hospice	Great Bend, KS	8.6 mi	(620) 792-8171
Gentiva	Wichita, KS	99 mi	(316) 559-2049
Good Shepherd Hospice	Wichita, KS	101 mi	(316) 616-2277
Interim Healthcare Of Wichita Inc (Hospice)	Wichita, KS	103 mi	(316) 265-4295

Straight-line miles from the center of Hoisington. 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 Hoisington

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 41% of the $3,183 monthly median income of Hoisington 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 Hoisington: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Hoisington?

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 41% of the $3,183 monthly median income of Hoisington 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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